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Never a better time to look at professional services

Never a better time to look at professional services

Professional services sector profile: KPMG

Fri Dec 16 2022 - 00:00
Ireland well placed to deal with digital transformation in healthcare

Ireland well placed to deal with digital transformation in healthcare

Demand for the adoption of digital health has accelerated as a result of Covid-19

Thu Dec 15 2022 - 00:01
An enduring relationship pays rich dividends

An enduring relationship pays rich dividends

US investment in Ireland has been hugely beneficial to both countries: talent and tax measures can help ties to stay strong

Thu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
A trusted location for inward investment

A trusted location for inward investment

Ireland can remain attractive if it continues innovating

Thu Nov 24 2022 - 00:00
Is the end nigh for your pension scheme?

Is the end nigh for your pension scheme?

The EU IORP II directive is bringing the biggest change seen in Ireland’s occupational pensions landscape for a generation, according to experts

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 00:01
Is it time to start thinking about annuities again?

Is it time to start thinking about annuities again?

There are downsides to annuities but with inflation on the rise, annuity returns have also increased

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 00:01
Protecting the value of your pension fund

Protecting the value of your pension fund

If you are far away from retirement, it is often best not to switch to more secure assets in periods of volatility

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 00:01
Should I hold or should I sell?

Should I hold or should I sell?

Pensions: Employers' offers of enhanced transfer values may appear very tempting on the surface, but people should be very cautious before signing on the dotted line

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 00:00
Pensions pushed off priority list during cost-of-living crisis

Pensions pushed off priority list during cost-of-living crisis

National pension auto-enrolment is coming down the tracks in 2024, but in the meantime the advice is to start pension savings as soon as possible

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 00:00
Pandemic `opened the minds of traditional thinkers to the art of the possible`’

Pandemic `opened the minds of traditional thinkers to the art of the possible`’

Female participation in the Irish workforce has risen thanks to increased flexibility but companies still need to make themselves more attractive to female candidates

Wed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Greenwashing to be tackled by new legislation

Greenwashing to be tackled by new legislation

A raft of new financial regulations is helping to drive capital towards sustainable investments

Fri Oct 14 2022 - 00:00
Skills gap in sustainable finance

Skills gap in sustainable finance

There is a growing gap between the current availability of sustainable finance skills and what will be required to support growth in the field

Fri Oct 14 2022 - 00:00
The rollercoaster ride of being a start-up

The rollercoaster ride of being a start-up

It’s not easy for start-ups to raise capital but Irish businesses are fortunate to have access to a good funding ecosystem

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 00:01
Businesses should get advice before borrowing

Businesses should get advice before borrowing

The issue for many businesses is knowing how to navigate the changed market

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 00:01
Is property investing worth the hassle?

Is property investing worth the hassle?

Many landlords are exiting the market, but the question is why?

Thu Sept 29 2022 - 00:01
Beware the passing fad

Beware the passing fad

The lingering impact of the Covid pandemic will boost healthcare spending while trends in reshoring and nearshoring driven by supply chain disruptions will have an impact on spending there.

Thu Sept 29 2022 - 00:00
Inflation now the number one issue for investors

Inflation now the number one issue for investors

The real value of people's savings is falling on a yearly basis as inflation continues to rise

Thu Sept 29 2022 - 00:00
Switching a company fleet to EVs

Switching a company fleet to EVs

It can be tricky with cost implications so businesses need to do their research

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 00:01
Do grants and supports bridge the cost gap for electric vehicles?

Do grants and supports bridge the cost gap for electric vehicles?

There are tax breaks and grants available to buy EVs for both private and commercial use

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 00:00
Inflation poses challenges for retailers

Inflation poses challenges for retailers

Sector is also having problems finding staff, driving up competition for resources and costs

Fri Sept 09 2022 - 00:00
No size too small: Cybercriminals favouring smaller businesses in ransomware attacks

No size too small: Cybercriminals favouring smaller businesses in ransomware attacks

While gold standard cyber defences may be beyond the reach of many SMEs, there are some simple steps they can take to protect themselves and deter criminals

Wed Sept 07 2022 - 12:38
Open for negotiation

Open for negotiation

Is it right in any circumstances to negotiate with cybercriminals and pay a ransom

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 12:59
Everyone at risk from cybercrime

Everyone at risk from cybercrime

Every individual, enterprise and organisation that has data is at risk from cybercrime

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 12:55
Profiling the cyber criminals

Profiling the cyber criminals

Is there a typical cybercriminal profile or do multiple profiles exist?

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 12:00
Increased spending on R&D to support sustainable practices

Increased spending on R&D to support sustainable practices

In Ireland this spending spans a wide range of sectors as sustainability becomes an important competitiveness differentiator

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 12:52
R&D planning proving difficult amid global uncertainty

R&D planning proving difficult amid global uncertainty

R&D in Ireland is becoming ever more expensive and there is a severe shortage of software developers

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 00:01
Rise of the robots: Will AI be a job destroyer or creator?

Rise of the robots: Will AI be a job destroyer or creator?

Is the age-old worry that robots will eventually take our jobs valid?

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 08:00
Advance of AI creating a moral minefield

Advance of AI creating a moral minefield

Artificial intelligence is now capable of making decisions without any human intervention, so how do we navigate the ethical issues raised?

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 07:58
Here, there, everywhere and nowhere: the genius and peril of crypto

Here, there, everywhere and nowhere: the genius and peril of crypto

Revenue has clarified that crypto profits will be treated as capital gains but that could prove problematic for non-domiciled taxpayers

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 04:00
NFTs — now you see them, now you don’t

NFTs — now you see them, now you don’t

Barry McCall asks if non-fungible tokens (NFTs) are the investment equivalent of the emperor’s new clothes or a new frontier for people looking for a return on their money.

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 00:00
A strong start to 2022 despite global turbulence

A strong start to 2022 despite global turbulence

American Chamber of Commerce chief executive Mark Redmond says Ireland’s future economic success depends on it being an attractive place to live and work

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 00:01
The regional attraction: Cutting-edge tech companies are settling in Cork, Limerick and Galway

The regional attraction: Cutting-edge tech companies are settling in Cork, Limerick and Galway

Industry clusters are emerging far from Dublin thanks to attractive locations that are now full of highly skilled workers

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 00:01
Limerick for engineering

Limerick for engineering

Regionally based companies want to be sure there are no constraints on the availability of talent

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 00:01
US companies dominate the top rankings

US companies dominate the top rankings

Top 1000 shows that American firms account for eight of this year’s top 10

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 00:00
Trailblazers and trendsetters

Trailblazers and trendsetters

Long before anyone had heard of hybrid and flexible working practices, American companies were setting new standards

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 00:00
Dealing with a perfect supply chain storm

Dealing with a perfect supply chain storm

Vulnerability and inflexibility of supply chains brought into sharp relief this year in wake of Ukraine war

Fri Jul 01 2022 - 00:00
Homegrown fintech success stories

Homegrown fintech success stories

Ireland has a number of fintech companies that have reach the billion dollar unicorn status within a relatively short space of time

Fri Jun 24 2022 - 00:00
Ireland fertile ground for fintech companies

Ireland fertile ground for fintech companies

Fintech is going through a period of strong growth, particularly in regtech with new regulations coming into force all the time

Fri Jun 24 2022 - 00:00
Top 1000: Apple still biggest firm in Republic, with revenues just shy of €180bn

Top 1000: Apple still biggest firm in Republic, with revenues just shy of €180bn

Top 1000 ranking of firms by The Irish Times has Google, Microsoft and Meta among five largest by income

Thu Jun 23 2022 - 05:00
PeopleBridge: matching people with roles in the new world of work

PeopleBridge: matching people with roles in the new world of work

A new business set up by William Fry matches experienced lawyers looking for flexible work with companies who need people to work on short-term assignments

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 01:14
Preparing for the unknown and unknowable

Preparing for the unknown and unknowable

A belief exists it will be human qualities that are most important in the future

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 00:25
Workplace trends to watch

Workplace trends to watch

We look at what companies on the cutting edge are doing

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 00:12
Bright new future for Derry and Strabane

Bright new future for Derry and Strabane

Fourth-largest city poised to lure more people and jobs under major investment drive

Fri May 27 2022 - 00:00
Getting connected: Have we made progress with the digital divide?

Getting connected: Have we made progress with the digital divide?

As 5G gains traction with customers high-quality connectivity is supporting demand

Fri May 27 2022 - 00:00
Onboarding during Covid: ‘Starting work remotely was less daunting than in person’

Onboarding during Covid: ‘Starting work remotely was less daunting than in person’

Companies need to make sure that new remote workers feel included

Thu May 26 2022 - 00:00
Less than half of aircraft now owned by airlines

Less than half of aircraft now owned by airlines

The benefits of leasing a plane outweigh the negatives

Thu May 12 2022 - 00:00
War has impacted aviation recovery

War has impacted aviation recovery

Airline sector braces for long-term turbulence due to Ukraine war

Wed May 11 2022 - 00:00
Taking the first steps toward making your business more sustainable

Taking the first steps toward making your business more sustainable

Firms want to do better but can find it complex and fear greenwashing accusations

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00
Sisk building on roadmap for sustainability

Sisk building on roadmap for sustainability

Construction contractor to publish its first sustainability report

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00
Living up to our clean, green food production image

Living up to our clean, green food production image

There are many challenges faced by Irish farmers when it comes to decarbonisation

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00
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