Business

For many of us, starting the day without a cup of coffee is unthinkable. Whether it’s a rich espresso, a creamy cappuccino, or a classic drip brew, that morning caffeine fix is essential. But for coffee lovers, the reality is setting in that there is a significant coffee bean price increase and their beloved brews […]

Cash flow is the lifeblood of any small business. Even if your business is profitable on paper, poor cash flow management can lead to financial challenges. Maintaining liquidity ensures you can meet obligations, invest in growth, and avoid common financial pitfalls. Here are practical tips to help small business owners master cash flow management. Track […]

Running a successful business requires more than just passion and a great idea – it demands smart financial management. Financially savvy business owners know that small, consistent habits can lead to long-term stability and growth. If you’re looking to strengthen your business’s financial foundation, here are 10 habits to adopt today. Create and stick to […]

When you’re growing a business, making decisions based on gut instinct can only take you so far. To truly thrive in a competitive landscape, financial forecasting is a critical tool that can help you chart a clear path forward. By projecting revenues, expenses, and cash flow, financial forecasting provides actionable insights to secure investments, guide […]

During Stress Awareness Week 2024, held during November, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) used the occasion to remind employers of their need to carry out their legal duty to prevent work-related stress and support good mental health at work. According to HSE figures, 17.1 million working days were lost to work-related stress in 2022/23. […]

The Irish hospitality industry, long a cornerstone of the country’s economy and culture, faces significant and varied challenges today. Known for its bustling pubs, cosy B&Bs, and unforgettable nights out, the industry is now grappling with a series of economic, social, and logistical pressures. Rising costs, labour shortages, and shifting consumer behaviours are causing strains […]

A new report reveals that high banking fees for basic services, like account maintenance and ATM withdrawals, are a significant source of frustration for three-quarters of Irish adults and there is a demand for low-cost fintech solutions. Additionally, one in four feel that banking and international fee structures lack transparency. The findings, from the second […]

Today we have multigenerational workplaces. From the Silent Generation to Generation Z—leaders face the challenge of nurturing an inclusive environment that enables collaboration and maximises everyone’s potential. Rather than leaning on generational stereotypes, effective leaders focus on connecting diverse perspectives and leveraging each generation’s unique strengths. According to a study by the Centre for Creative […]

You can’t grow long-term if you can’t eat in the short term. Any successful business has to balance two different time horizons; long-term and short-term strategies. In the short term, a business needs to cover its costs, pay salaries and function on a day-to-day basis. However, if it focuses too much on the present, there […]

Neuromarketing is a field of marketing that combines neuroscience and psychology to understand consumers’ subconscious reactions to marketing stimuli. Neuromarketing uses knowledge about the way our brains are structured and how they interpret the world around us and make decisions in order to develop more effective marketing practices. By studying brain activity, eye movements, and […]