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Pensions: Is the timing right for auto-enrolment?

Pensions: Is the timing right for auto-enrolment?

Auto-enrolment will be a new savings and investment scheme for employees where financial returns are paid out to participants on retirement, in addition to the State pension

Fri Oct 28 2022 - 00:01
Responding to the energy crisis

Responding to the energy crisis

The short-term impact of the energy crisis is a shock for users but should help drive development of renewable energy

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Shop around, unplug and take your meter reading

Shop around, unplug and take your meter reading

Don’t wait until the huge bill arrives, take simple steps now to reduce your energy consumption and how much you will have to pay

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Recycled fishing nets used as car trim by BMW

Recycled fishing nets used as car trim by BMW

BMW is planning a return system for battery cells, so that critical raw materials within them can be recycled

Thu Oct 27 2022 - 00:00
Stigma around menstrual health needs to be lifted

Stigma around menstrual health needs to be lifted

Over 70 per cent of women have taken leave due to periods but less than half felt able to tell their line manager the real reason

Wed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Gender balance at board level is better business

Gender balance at board level is better business

Despite being highly qualified, women are underrepresented in leading positions, and progress is glacial

Wed Oct 26 2022 - 00:00
Taking stock of the new rescue regime

Taking stock of the new rescue regime

Sandra O’Connell runs the rule over SCARP - the Small Company Administrative Rescue Process

Wed Oct 12 2022 - 13:31
Christmas parties are back — how to make yours a night to remember

Christmas parties are back — how to make yours a night to remember

For the first time since 2019 we’ll be able to really let our hair down, even if we’re rocking a glamourous up-do

Sat Oct 08 2022 - 00:00

Winter is coming and so are the bills

Businesses of all kinds are taking steps to become more energy efficiency

Wed Oct 05 2022 - 00:00
Vendor loans can be useful but should be a last resort

Vendor loans can be useful but should be a last resort

Vendor financing can give rise to certain tax considerations that also need to be carefully considered

Mon Oct 03 2022 - 08:21
Every SME should calculate a cashflow statement

Every SME should calculate a cashflow statement

It’s advisable to create a new cashflow plan every month or quarter and this will help better control cashflow

Fri Sept 30 2022 - 00:01
So many asset classes, how to choose?

So many asset classes, how to choose?

But if your investment timeframe is long enough, these short-term corrections become less important to your final outcome

Thu Sept 29 2022 - 00:01
Diversification needs a rethink

Diversification needs a rethink

Now more than ever, we need to revisit how portfolios are structured and the role of diversification in supporting long term goals

Thu Sept 29 2022 - 00:00
Ride hailing hails the way for MaaS

Ride hailing hails the way for MaaS

There is now a once in a generation opportunity to rethink how people get around.

Thu Sept 22 2022 - 00:00
The customer is king

The customer is king

To be successful in retail feedback is not enough, you have to act on it

Fri Sept 09 2022 - 00:00
Training is the key to reducing cyber risk

Training is the key to reducing cyber risk

Remote employees must avoid “cross-contamination” by maintaining the separation of work and personal usage

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 00:00
Security policies need to be reviewed

Security policies need to be reviewed

Cybersecurity can seem overwhelming to small and medium-sized businesses

Thu Aug 25 2022 - 00:00
Technology is transforming R&D landscape

Technology is transforming R&D landscape

One of the biggest drivers of this here is Science Foundation Ireland’s network of research centres

Fri Aug 12 2022 - 00:01
First steps: Fun-filled activities for tots and toddlers

First steps: Fun-filled activities for tots and toddlers

Swimming, soccer or yoga classes can give your child lifelong skills - and benefit parents too

Sat Jul 23 2022 - 11:39
Life in the metaverse will be revolutionary

Life in the metaverse will be revolutionary

There’s a whole new generation of consumer experiences on the way. But what does it all mean?

Thu Jul 21 2022 - 00:00
Not so fantastic plastic

Not so fantastic plastic

Active packaging is a subject that has food businesses and retailers salivating

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 00:01
As pillars leave, non-bank lenders and fintechs arrive

As pillars leave, non-bank lenders and fintechs arrive

The main benefit of invoice finance is that it offers businesses immediate access to funds outstanding from their unpaid sales invoices,

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 00:01
Out to lunch

Out to lunch

Sandra O’Connell checks out some of the latest options for business gourmands

Wed Jul 13 2022 - 00:00
What will offices look like in 2032?

What will offices look like in 2032?

We ask five commentators about their vision for the office of the future

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 01:50
Diversity and the future

Diversity and the future

What will the workforce look like in 10 years’ time and will women have achieved parity with men?

Fri Jun 17 2022 - 00:50
The ‘Great Reshuffle’ is far from over

The ‘Great Reshuffle’ is far from over

Re-energising of suburbs and rural areas has been a major feature of the pandemic

Fri May 27 2022 - 00:00
Trends point to a flexible working future

Trends point to a flexible working future

Not only is remote working here to stay but many employers will offer a range of flexible conditions

Fri May 27 2022 - 00:00
Building meaningful connections in the new world of work

Building meaningful connections in the new world of work

Blended working can provide an opportunity to socially connect with team-mates

Thu May 26 2022 - 00:05
Building meaningful connections in the new world of work

Building meaningful connections in the new world of work

Blended working can provide an opportunity to socially connect with team-mates

Tue May 24 2022 - 00:00
New class of investors entering aircraft lessor sector

New class of investors entering aircraft lessor sector

More private equity money and investor capital exploring resilient aviation sector

Thu May 12 2022 - 00:00
Recovery on the horizon for Irish aviation but challenges remain

Recovery on the horizon for Irish aviation but challenges remain

After the pandemic came fuel-price pressures and the invasion of Ukraine

Thu May 12 2022 - 00:00
Scheme turns energy generation into community funding

Scheme turns energy generation into community funding

Renewable Electricity Support Scheme supports sustainable community energy projects

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00
How are we doing when it comes to the UN’s Sustainability Goals?

How are we doing when it comes to the UN’s Sustainability Goals?

Our energy sector’s momentum for decarbonisation could be modelled across other big emission sectors

Thu Apr 28 2022 - 00:00
Ireland increasingly comfortable at the green bond table

Ireland increasingly comfortable at the green bond table

These bonds allow companies and governments raise funds for renewable energy projects and ‘green’ transport infrastructure

Fri Apr 22 2022 - 00:00
Money matters: How green are your precious savings?

Money matters: How green are your precious savings?

Savers who want their savings to be truly green will have to consider specialist products

Thu Apr 21 2022 - 10:00
New Frontiers: Winning early-stage entrepreneurs who took the leap

New Frontiers: Winning early-stage entrepreneurs who took the leap

Overall winners Avatar Academy uses virtual-reality technology to create a simulated world

Thu Mar 31 2022 - 00:00
Products to help improve your sense of wellness

Products to help improve your sense of wellness

Adding some self-care in to daily routine can make a difference

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 00:00
Pharmacies are first port of call for skincare issues

Pharmacies are first port of call for skincare issues

A trained pharmacist will not talk about brands, but about ingredients

Fri Mar 25 2022 - 00:00
Supporting back-to-work wellbeing is a big issue for organisations of all sizes

Supporting back-to-work wellbeing is a big issue for organisations of all sizes

Employers and management teams have to be aware that workplace wellness has now moved centre stage

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 00:00
An initiative to build and sustain the best possible workplace culture

An initiative to build and sustain the best possible workplace culture

Great Place to Work programme can help in attracting and retaining talented employees

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 00:00
Great team full of energy behind the success of PrepayPower, says founder

Great team full of energy behind the success of PrepayPower, says founder

Founded in 2010, company has 165,000 electricity customers and turnover of €200m

Thu Mar 24 2022 - 00:00
Keep those mouldy spots at bay

Keep those mouldy spots at bay

The best way to avoid mould is to let fresh air into your house and then keep it warm

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 00:00
Retro has never been so trendy, so why not take the plunge?

Retro has never been so trendy, so why not take the plunge?

Permanent tsb Ideal Home Show a chance to run the rule over home energy upgrade scheme

Fri Mar 11 2022 - 00:00
‘Tough but fair’ Central Bank regulation keeps State a leader in funds industry

‘Tough but fair’ Central Bank regulation keeps State a leader in funds industry

Increase in UK and US managers establishing funds in Ireland due to Brexit

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 00:00
Brexit has led to ‘evolution of the Irish financial services sector’

Brexit has led to ‘evolution of the Irish financial services sector’

One fear is that UK could now make domiciling there more attractive

Fri Feb 25 2022 - 00:00
Once restrictions were lifted many thoughts turned to holidays

Once restrictions were lifted many thoughts turned to holidays

Travel firms are finding that holiday-goers are determined to make up for lost time

Sat Feb 19 2022 - 00:00
Find out about Covid restrictions before you leave home

Find out about Covid restrictions before you leave home

Destinations have different requirements, plus you might want to think about Covid insurance too

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 12:00
Why investors are choosing Ireland to do business

Why investors are choosing Ireland to do business

Overseas investor interest is as high as ever. This is why it is set to continue

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 00:00
Building a career in M&A? How to get started

Building a career in M&A? How to get started

Qualifying in law or accounting, and preferably both, can be a good way in

Fri Feb 18 2022 - 00:00
Why improving your workers’ financial wellness is good for business

Why improving your workers’ financial wellness is good for business

Foosball tables and canteens won’t make a meaningful impact on your employees

Fri Jan 28 2022 - 00:00
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