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
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
Living – working and visiting – is all easier in sunny GoreyThe bustling Wexford town of Gorey is the gateway to the sunny southeast
There’s lots to do in Dublin 2Dublin’s south inner city is home to some of the capital’s most beautiful tourism destinations, is peppered with great restaurants and historic landmarks, and is a treasure trove of independently-owned stores
Shady business: The difference between light and dark green fundsSustainable investment has reached a record €5.2 trillion in the EU – but some funds are greener than others
Is paying a ‘greenium’ worth it when it comes to the bond market?The EU’s new green bond standard is tied to environmentally friendly activities but there may sustainable alternatives
Sustainable finance in the firing line of United States culture warsEurope is feeling the effects of US pushback against responsible investment but in the long run SRI is a no brainer
Our decade-long journey along Ireland’s epic coastOrla Mhic Athlaoich and her son Colm have been cycling along the Wild Atlantic Way for five years, with plans to finish it by around 2028
Staycation in a world of pure imaginationMake the most of the Easter break by paying a visit to some of Ireland's finest chocolatiers
A quick guide to having a wild adventure in Northern IrelandIf you fancy a staycation with a difference or just a wee trip up the road, there is much to explore north of the Border
Marking 50 years of Guaranteed Irish – one of our most trusted brandsAhead of GI's 2024 awards ceremony, we ask what difference a Guaranteed Irish Business Award can make
Guaranteed Irish: How members are making an impact on communities all over IrelandMember companies such as Chapters Bookstore, Glenisk, Wavin Ireland, Donegal Bees, Fleetwood Paints and PTSB desire strong engagement with their local communities
How homegrown businesses benefit from Guaranteed Irish membershipJoining GI offers promotion, lobbying and networking opportunites plus a wealth of commercial experience
Plane sailing: Maintaining the talent pipeline in aviationA range of degree and diploma courses aimed at the aviation sector are now on offer, and there’s likely to be plenty of job opportunities for graduates
Aviation’s asset recovery business and the leased aircraft lost to Russia since Ukraine war broke outIndustry has been facing an unprecedented challenge in asset recovery of aircraft and parts, with complex and costly litigation and no guarantee of success
Plotting the decarbonisation courseAdvances notable in areas like sustainable aviation fuel but production low in the context of industry requirements
Taking the environmental guilt out of travellingWhile most people do not choose holidays based on environmental impact, industry experts believe that day is not too far off
Top destinations for Irish travellers in 2024: The experts give their opinionsPeople have finally regained their long-haul wanderlust with many off-the-beaten-track destinations on tourist bucket lists
Long-haul travel, cruises and experiential holidays are taking off post-pandemic Book early to avoid high prices is the advice coming from travel industry experts this year
Door is open for fintech to flourish but innovation needs more supportCould a regulatory sandbox help Ireland’s fintech sector to take better advantage of open banking?
Picture perfect Bruges worth a weekend or a day trip from Brussels An hour from Belgium’s capital, Bruges has plenty to offer visitors and a certain film lends it Irish links
What do you get the techie who has it all for Christmas? An upgrade‘Tis the season to tee up a pressie for the tech geek in your life – here are some tips for avoiding the tat
Technology has a central role in addressing the climate crisisIreland set to scale up enterprise, with mandate to grow and deliver enabling technological solutions in clean energy transition
World suddenly at a critical point in race to decarboniseRecent climate events have brought a new appreciation of the threat, prompting greater willingness to act
Low-carbon transition calls for leadership, partnership and innovationWhat businesses in Ireland are doing to reduce their – and their customers’ – carbon footprints
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.
How to ensure your pension pot is being ethically investedOil, weapons and tobacco are among the industries Irish pension savings go towards funding – but it doesn’t have to be that way
Risk appetite awareness offers peace of mind and better returnsCalculating your risk profile means you invest in a way that strives for growth but doesn’t stress you out
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
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.
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
‘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
‘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
Taxing times: challenges ahead implementing the new global minimum taxThe OECD’s push for a landmark reform to the international tax system will begin taking effect across the EU at the end of this year. Deanna O’Connor reports on Ireland’s preparedness
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’
Regtech: The sub-segment of fintech helping financial institutions meet their regulatory obligationsSoftware solutions can help firms meet a large variety of regulatory requirements efficiently and cost-effectively
Who are the next wave of fintechs and how can they be nurtured?Ireland’s fintech sector is thriving with more than 400 successful indigenous firms
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
Nine trends affecting workplaces todayFrom flexibility to culture, retention to chatbots, Sandra O’Connell reports on the issues encountered in workplaces around the country
Personalising the employee experience key to attraction and retentionChanging expectations post-Covid have led businesses to focus on ways of ensuring workers feel valued
Thanks to the pandemic, hybrid working is here to stay While working from home is cost-effective and sustainable, the office remains important for connection
Researching and developing Ireland’s engineering ecosystemSupporting Ireland's R&D ecosystem is crucial to maintain a competitive edge
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
Building a bridge to support Ireland’s needsHow Sisk meets Ireland’s society and economic needs via transport infrastructure
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
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
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,
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
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 a leading force in medtech revolution Digital health market is forecast to exceed €300bn in value by 2024
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