Longboat Clinical, East Coast Bakehouse and Snigel Web Services fly the flag for Ireland

Drogheda-based biscuit maker’s revenue currently running at rate of €6m a year

Biscuit maker – winner of exporter of the year – on track to break even this year

Long-established family firms can destabilise if the professional becomes too personal

Caveat: Michael Carey’s start-up East Coast Bakehouse is expected to break even by Autumn

The process of planning helps to clarify the options ahead for entrepreneurs of all ages

We have time to restructure our trading relationships for the new environment

Those who have made a significant capital gain should be encouraged to reinvest

Ex-Jacob Fruitfield man is entering a market worth €3.3 million a week in Ireland alone