Leaders think smarter in turbulent timesSustaining business growth in a challenging marketplace requires a robust, efficient strategy, say leading professional advisers
Europe’s family-run businesses at odds over digital futureBeing family run presents distinct challenges that can complicate modernisation for SMEs
Partnership puts business on a solid foundationEven the most single-minded entrepreneur benefits from a second opinion, business owners and professional advisors tell 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
Make 2024 the year you discover Ireland’s hidden gemsMarjorie Brennan reveals the highlights to look out for while exploring Ireland's Hidden Heartlands
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
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
Innovative instruments keep aviation finance flying highRise of green bonds reward environmental initiatives, such as improvements in fuel efficiency, with cheaper loans
Aircraft leasing – an industry almost born in IrelandVisionary Tony Ryan's GPA effectively become the mother lode that fuelled the growth and development of the aviation leasing industry to this day
How Ireland’s aircraft maintenance sector supports the aviation finance industrySignificant maintenance, repair and overhaul services on offer, but recruitment and retention of key personnel vital to success
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
Beyond ‘bee-washing’: Why biodiversity matters to businessBee-washing describes the often tokenistic practice where offices keep beehives but fail to address biodiversity issues that will ultimately affect the organisation’s ability to operate
District heating finally comes to IrelandHeat Works is Ireland’s first publicly owned not-for-profit energy company, providing low-carbon heat to public buildings in Tallaght
Can rinsing yoghurt cartons actually make a difference?Ireland has the potential to be a leader rather than a laggard in changing individual behaviours
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
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
The five Cs of cybersecurityChange, compliance, cost, continuity, and coverage: five things to keep in mind when planning your cybersecurity strategy
Working from home risks and how to reduce themEnsuring the organisation is protected while employees work from home costs money, however the cost is minimal compared with that arising from a successful cyber attack
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
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
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
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
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
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
Building a bridge to support Ireland’s needsHow Sisk meets Ireland’s society and economic needs via transport infrastructure
At the coalface of global warmingWe all have our part to play in this fight but engineers are at the coalface when it comes to renewable solutions and energy efficiency
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
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
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
How to cope with disruptive symptoms of the menopause transitionSome tips and tricks to combat dry skin, insomnia and brain fog, to name but a few symptoms
Plastic surgery has advanced but you should still do your homeworkThings you should know before embarking on plastic surgery
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
R&D grant funding comes with trade-offsNational and EU funding available for research, development and innovation comes with specific challenges
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