Business

With the growing popularity of crypto currencies, some businesses have started to accept crypto payments. In simple terms, cryptocurrency is a form of digital money. It can be used for online transactions and is designed to be secure. The most common crypto currencies are Bitcoin and Ethereum, but there are many more available. Crypto currencies […]

The world is changing fast and businesses are having to adapt accordingly. Businesses across the world have been grappling with rapid transformation because of changes to working practices, shifts in buyer behaviour and ongoing economic uncertainty. The way we work is evolving In the last 18months, the shift to agile or flexible working has been […]

Here are the main points to note from the Finance Bill 2021 Digital Gaming Tax Credit Announced initially as part of the Governments Budget speech last year, more details on the specifics of a new Digital Gaming tax credit were released as part of Budget 2022. The aim of the tax credit is to improve […]

To build a high performing business, managers need to cultivate trust among the whole team. Trust is the glue that sticks the team together in any business. Trust is built through transparent and authentic leadership. For example, if things don’t go to plan, authentic managers are the ones who raise their hand and admit they […]

In many businesses, sales and marketing functions are not very joined up. Sales and marketing teams typically work in silos. Marketing focuses on communication and supporting the buyer’s journey, while sales teams nurture leads and close the deals. Sales and marketing alignment refers to sales and marketing teams that share resources and adopt streamlined processes […]

How can you raise your prices without losing too many customers? The current business environment is incredibly competitive but as we emerge from the pandemic, consumer demand is increasing and many sectors have seen labour and material costs rise. As demand increases and levels of supply fall, businesses have an opportunity to increase their prices. […]

Harnessing the power of social media to sell your products or services online. Social Commerce involves using platforms such as Twitter, Instagram or Facebook as vehicles to sell products and services. Social Commerce embraces digital marketing to the extent that the entire shopping experience, from product discovery and research through to the buying and checkout […]

As we come to the end of 2021, its time to start thinking about the budget for next year. One thing is certain – uncertainty. Business planning and budgeting have become increasingly complex in today’s uncertain and volatile environment. Firms have had to adapt and become more agile in order to react quickly to changing […]

We are moving into a new era of hybrid working – with some teams working from home, while others are in the office. This new way of working brings its own set of challenges. The general consensus among Irish businesses is that the post-Covid working environment will see most employers move to a hybrid working […]

Environmental sustainability has moved to the forefront of the news headlines and consumers are keen to support eco-friendly businesses. Buying habits are changing as people seek to minimise their impact on the natural environment. By incorporating eco-friendly ideas into your business, you can align your brand’s ethos with that of your customer base. If you […]