Archive for August 2023

In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of business, KAAS understand that there’s a steadfast principle that stands the test of time – consistency. While innovation and adaptability are essential, the importance of consistency cannot be understated. In this article, KAAS delves into why consistency is a cornerstone of success for business owners and how it…

After having returned to growth in June, construction activity in Ireland saw a renewed decline in July, after the BNP Paribas Real Estate Purchasing Managers’ Index. It also highlighted the first fall-off in new orders in six months. John McCartney, Director & Head of Research at BNP Paribas Real Estate Ireland, said the decline in…

The number of passengers using commercial bus services in Ireland rose last year by 84%, according to new figures from the National Transport Authority (NTA). The report shows there were almost 19 million passenger journeys on licensed public bus services in 2022, but that is still well below the 30 million seen in 2019, before…

New figures today show that gas demand decreased by 20% in July compared to the same month last year, and by 8% when compared to June. Gas Networks Ireland said that gas demand fell by 46% in the construction sector, by 32% in the large office sector and by 31% in the education sector. Gas…

The Government body responsible for arranging power supply for state agencies could not even get companies to bid to provide electricity because of “extreme volatility” in energy prices last year. The Office of Government Procurement (OGP) tried to run a second tender competition, even making changes to the contract to encourage a “more positive market…

Advertised rents across the country increased by 2.4% between April and June, when compared to the first three months of the year. According to property listings website Daft.ie, the average market rent nationally in the second quarter stood at just under €1,800. It means rents sought in the open market are now 10.7% higher than…

The average interest rate on new mortgage arrangements in Ireland has breached the 4% mark. Figures from the Central Bank show that the average interest rate on new mortgages rose from 3.84% in May to 4.04% in June. The increase of 0.2 percentage points was the second biggest jump in average rates in the euro…

KAAS know that as a business owner, the journey towards growth is often exhilarating, but it can also be a tricky path to navigate. Amidst the excitement of expanding your enterprise, it’s crucial to adopt a strategic approach that ensures sustainable growth. One such approach involves prioritising profit while scaling your business. In this article…

Euro zone bond yields dropped today as a European Central Bank (ECB) survey showed consumers expect inflation to keep slowing, while risk sentiment worsened on sticky inflation in Germany, weak China trade data and pressure on Italian banks. The ECB’s monthly Consumer Expectations Survey showed the median respondent in the June edition expected inflation to…