Enhanced analytics among new indispensables of corporate finance The overarching trend in corporate finance is rapid transformation in a challenging economic environment
M&A financing: Higher cost of funds effects how deals are structuredIn mergers and acquisitions a common mistake is being ill-prepared to take advantage of an opportunity
Borrowing remains one of the cornerstones of business recoveryEven against economic headwinds, exploring borrowing options early can present a way out for struggling businesses, writes Deanna O’Connor
An hour-long meeting is usually all it takes to set up a pensionOver one third of Irish workers do not have any pension coverage other than the state pension.
The money illusion: Prudence won’t protect your cash from inflation Interest rates don’t match inflation but investment in risk assets can pay off in the long term
In the mix: Diversifying is designed to work over timeBy widening the spread of your investment, the likelihood of any one major downturn upending everything is reduced.
Will Ireland’s transport emissions shape up for 2030?Experts see car dependency and inadequate infrastructure as barriers to reaching our ambitious targets
Sustainable transport is coming – just not fast enoughThe trends in transport coming down the tracks and what impacts these changes will have on all of us
SUVs: Is the end nigh for Chelsea tractors, despite their popularity?Reducing the attractiveness of SUVs would make Ireland’s emissions targets easier to reach, experts suggest
Get a piece of the action this autumn with a staycation of sporting greatsWhether you fancy surfing the waves or strolling through the stadiums, there are endless ways to plan an Irish holiday fit for a sports fanatic, writes Michael Moynihan
Elevate your staycation with a visit to Northern IrelandTo discover the best in food, festivals and family-fun adventures, you need only cross the Border
Journey back in time through Ireland’s Ancient EastNeolithic tombs, Viking settlements and a US presidential homestead all await in the magical Ancient East region writes Marjorie Brennan
Removing Friction: Bypassing grief for the ‘cognitive and effort misers’Friction is often triggered in retail spaces due to a lack of speed of service
How physical stores are fighting back‘With the power to buy whatever you want at your fingertips, it’s more important than ever for retailers to offer customers an experience that’s worth leaving the house for’
Let’s get phygital – retail is buying into tech to keep customers happy and margins secureFrom virtual shelves to augmented reality, the smart brands are doing it
Preparing to fail: Companies must take stock of their cyber security needsIn order to have a fully thought out crisis response for attacks, organisations need to be preparing for the worst to minimise fallout
Technology solutions to cyber threatsFrom basic antivirus software to sophisticated network monitoring tools, we look at technology solutions available to companies looking to improve their cyber defences
Training options in cybersecurityFor most organisations, staff represent the first and last line of defence, which is why cyber awareness training is vital.
Living – working and visiting – is all easier in sunny GoreyThe bustling Wexford town of Gorey is the gateway to the sunny southeast
Why so many like to be beside the seaside in Bray Neighbourhood Series: Wicklow’s northernmost town offers quality of life and strength of community in spades — and buckets!
Set sail for Malahide, north Dublin’s popular day trip destinationSituated on one of the most scenic stretches of the north Dublin coastline, the village has top-class food, water sports a plenty and ancient history for all the family to explore, all on the city’s doorstep
Artificial intelligence not likely to bring about a net loss of jobsAI is expected to replace certain tasks within many roles over time and increase productivity
Seeing double digits: What happens when AI goes bananasAn unfruitful experiment involving art-generating AI illustrates why artificial intelligence applications need ‘health warnings’
In AI we trust – or do we?Always having a ‘human in the loop’ is one suggestion for ensuring trustworthy artificial intelligence
The Lighter Side: How Aldi Ireland’s boss keeps things in perspectiveNiall O’Connor, group managing director, Aldi Ireland, on hard work, perseverance, and why his piano lessons finally paid off
Maintaining high standards in Ireland’s boardroomsAfter 21 years, entering her final year as director of the diploma programme, Professor Niamh Brennan reflects on her motivation for setting up the UCD Centre for Corporate Governance
The great tax debate: Would cuts in Budget 2024 be worth the risks?With resources plentiful, it is no surprise that proposals for reducing personal taxation are being floated
‘Innovation and collaboration are key to carbon reduction goals’Decarbonisation of facility operations and resource efficiency are key focus areas for global leading multinationals operating in Ireland
‘Ireland and the United States have long enjoyed a strong and vibrant business relationship’President Joe Biden’s visit to Ireland was the eighth by a sitting US president since JFK in 1963, highlighting the rich connections between both countries
The importance of research and development in attracting US investmentIreland’s success in attracting FDI in recent years has been aided by its growing reputation as a global centre for innovation and development
Foreign holidays are in demand, so don’t wait around for last-minute dealsMulti-generational holidays increasingly popular as people prioritise travel over other discretionary spends
Ireland in summer is incomparableNot everyone wants to be on a beach in a hot country. Some people prefer the lush greenness that you get with our climate
What kind of accommodation is the best for couples?A key reason couples may choose a self-catering unit is because they want to bring their ‘lockdown puppies’
The technology to transform the financial services worldAs fintechs and traditional large organisations partner and neobanks transform the sector, workers displaced by redundancy can avail of opportunities in fintech
Regulating fintech: Allowing for the innovation while protecting investors and consumersHow Ireland’s innovative fintech sector navigates regulation, to keep first-mover advantage while satisfying regulatory requirements
Developing the skills for fintech growthAs banks and fintechs continue to morph into one another, the view of what a traditional ‘job in the bank’ means has changed
How to plan for the future when the only certainty is uncertaintyBusinesses must be proactive in analysing their abilities to stress-test the impact of the present turmoil on their business models, writes Edel Corrigan
The transformation of HR from supporting role to strategic partnerHuman resources increasingly uses technology and data to improve employee experience and business performance, writes Deanna O’Connor
Shift in hiring focus may help fill gaps amid global talent shortageWith growth outstripping workers, building strong talent pipelines is also key to continued success
What more can be done to attract women into careers in engineering?With female levels of participation in the industry still low, Deanna O’Connor asks if enough is being done to encourage women to take up engineering careers
Researching and developing Ireland’s engineering ecosystemSupporting Ireland's R&D ecosystem is crucial to maintain a competitive edge
Building a bridge to support Ireland’s needsHow Sisk meets Ireland’s society and economic needs via transport infrastructure
Post-pandemic policies will have to reflect people’s changed attitudes to work-life balanceCovid-19 and its aftermath changed our view of what it takes to achieve a good work-life balance. Policy-makers and employers might have to catch up, writes Sandra O’Connell
Developing skills to thriveHow Skillnet Ireland training helps businesses capture opportunities in challenging times
Sea change: scenery and surfing make Donegal an attractive location for workersEdel Corrigan discovers how Donegal County Council is working to highlight the county's allure to new business and residents
How haulage and aviation are innovating to fuel emissions reductionsCould HVO (hydrotreated vegetable oil) and SAF (sustainable aviation fuel) be part of the solution in key transport sectors?
Public and private sectors pull together for clean energyIreland is making progress in its development of renewable power assets
Incentives see small firms take meaningful steps on the environmentA council scheme in Waterford encourages small businesses to make sustainable choices a priority
Helping Irish enterprise to realise its future growth potentialReaching 25 years in operation has offered Enterprise Ireland the opportunity for introspection and recognition of the achievements of Irish enterprise
Celebrating the success and growth of Irish enterpriseEnterprise Summit looks back on achievements of Irish owned businesses over past 25 years and looks forward to continued success
Going all out on pampering at homeWith money tight these days and regular salon visits no longer attainable for many, these are essential kit items for home manicures, pedicures and facials, says Aisling Keenan
Where do beauty and wellness converge this year? On values and valueWhat’s ahead in the beauty and wellness industries for 2023? Aisling Keenan makes her predictions and points to what the landscape might look like this time next year
Non-invasive facial procedures can help achieve the Cinderella effectThe number of face lifts completed has fallen as more people are opting for non-surgical treatments as a way of avoiding or delaying the face lift until a later stage,
Family businesses take pride in a legacy of successOften pillars of the community, family businesses form the backbone of the nation’s home-grown economy with retail and homebuilding being especially strong sectors. Here’s three success stories
Industry agencies seek to reduce skills gap among SMEsMark Jordan, chief strategy officer with Skillnet Ireland, says research shows that SMEs need support in key areas of business leadership.
Resilience is in DNA of family business but challenges are uniqueSuccession planning is just one area in which FBN Ireland can offer support, its head tells John Daly
Corporate sustainability is about thinking outside the box-tickingHow companies are embedding corporate sustainability into their strategies
The darker the shade, the greener the investment - but it’s a high barThere hasn’t necessarily been a drop in demand for dark green products. It’s more a case of some manufacturers are not being aware of how high the bar is for them.
Why investment funds are increasingly taking the high roadWhat is ethical investing and who benefits from it?
Presenting Europe: new exhibition tells the 50-year story of Ireland in the EUA theme throughout is identity, and how our identity as Irish people sits surprisingly comfortably alongside the identity of us as Europeans
An Ghaeilge faoi bhláth san Aontas EorpachAistear dúshlánach a bhí ann, ó thús corrach go stádas iomlán rathúil ar deireadh thiar, a deir Pádraig Breandán Ó Laighin
How the EU brought about ‘rapid and profound’ social change in IrelandAcademics, lobbyists and positive change advocates speak to Rita de Brún about the EU’s impact on societal change in Ireland
Adopting the sustainable traveller mindsetHow can you cut your carbon footprint and holiday more sustainably, asks Danielle Barron
Dialling down the stress on a family holidayWhen travelling with family, it pays to plan ahead, writes mother-of-two Danielle Barron
Travel trends for 2023: Back to the slopes, long haul destinations and moreJillian Godsil predicts what destinations will be popular and how people’s travel habits have changed post-pandemic
Aircraft leasing group wins temporary order freezing assets of Russian-owned company BOC Aviation secures Mareva orders to prevent Volga-Dnepr Logistics BV from lowering assets below $406m
Aircraft lessor SMBC Aviation Capital books profit of €318mCompany strengthens position over last year and is in position to exploit aviation’s post-Covid recovery, says chief executive Listen | 03:09
Decarbonising aviation will be a challengeHow successful with airlines be in meeting their targets to have net zero emissions by 2050?
Lero to invest €2.9m in postdoctoral fellowship programmeFunding to be put towards 16 fellowships Listen | 02:19
Increased spending on R&D to support sustainable practicesIn Ireland this spending spans a wide range of sectors as sustainability becomes an important competitiveness differentiator
Ireland one of the leading knowledge economiesWe have a thriving tech scene, so unsurprising that the information and communication technologies sector is the pace setter
Reading to babies and toddlersLooking through picture books helps children figure out their everyday world and prepares them for focusing on the more complex symbols of language
‘It’s not what you offer, it’s how you offer it’: How to deal with picky eatingPicky eating is the a normal developmental phase with up to 75 percent of parents dealing with it at some point
First steps: Fun-filled activities for tots and toddlers Swimming, soccer or yoga classes can give your child lifelong skills - and benefit parents too
Put your symptoms on pauseNatural and supplementary remedies for the symptoms of menopause are becoming more widely used and available, but which ones will actually ease things for you?
Mona Eltahawy: ‘You have to moisturise your vulva every day’ The feminist author busts some myths about menopause in the latest episode of The Women’s Podcast Listen | 50:57
Home-grown international success storiesIrish companies’ success in Europe is built on strong cultural foundations at home
Culture the key ingredient in making somewhere a great place to workWhat separates 100 Ireland’s Best Workplaces from the rest? The data provides some valuable insights
Building meaningful connections in the new world of workBlended working can provide an opportunity to socially connect with team-mates
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