Archive for November 2023
Empowering Leadership: Cultivating a High-Performance Team Culture
In the contemporary business landscape, the success of an organisation often hinges on the strength of its teams. At we know that the foundation of a high-performance team lies in the culture cultivated by its leadership. Empowering leadership is not just about leading; it’s about creating an environment where each team member can thrive and…
Read MoreEuro zone to tighten fiscal policy in 2024 – Commission
Euro zone fiscal policy will be tighter on aggregate next year but several countries, including France and Italy, plan to spend too much, breaking EU recommendations, the European Commission said today after analysing draft euro zone 2024 budgets. “The aggregate fiscal stance for the euro area is projected to be contractionary in 2024 on the…
Read MoreConsumer caution warning as Black Friday approaches
It’s that time of year again when Black Friday advertising is inescapable. Offers galore are touted on social media feeds, in broadcasting and newspapers in the run up to 24 November. Buy, buy, buy, is the message, and do it quick in case the bargains do not last. Since Black Friday and Cyber Monday became…
Read MoreGovernment agrees increases in all classes of PRSI
The Government has signed off on a plan to increase PRSI over five years to replenish the Social Insurance Fund. Under the plan there will be incremental increases in all classes of PRSI. This decision will see hikes in PRSI rates for employers, employees and the self-employed. These increases will support the retention of the…
Read MoreEU October car sales up 14.6%, EV sales jump more than 36%
New car sales in the European Union rose 14.6% in October, boosted in part by a big jump in sales of fully electric cars, while hybrid electric vehicles accounted for nearly three of every 10 vehicles sold in the economic bloc. Sales of fully electric cars rose 36.3% from a year earlier and full hybrid…
Read MoreEU Parliament to vote on new ‘right to repair’ consumer rules
New rules to make it easier for consumers to request repairs for goods will be voted on by the European Parliament. The legislation seeks to introduce a “right to repair”, in order to reduce unnecessary waste. It will require producers and sellers of goods to prioritise the repair of an item, during its guarantee period,…
Read MoreBusiness confidence in “experience economy” weakens
A quarter of businesses in the “experience economy” are less confident than they were six months ago, new research has found. A similar proportion of firms indicated they expect conditions to be poor over the next six months. The experience economy includes hospitality, retail, travel, food, drink, tourism, entertainment, the arts and events. The survey…
Read MoreBuilding a Bulletproof Financial Plan: Essential Tips for Business Stability
In the dynamic world of business, know that stability often hinges on the strength of a financial plan. A well-crafted financial strategy is like a navigational chart through the choppy waters of the market, ensuring sustainability and growth. Here are essential tips to build a bulletproof financial plan that can fortify your business against uncertainties.…
Read MoreRecord online spend forecast for Black Friday
One week out, AIB is forecasting that online Black Friday spend in Ireland this year will surpass last year’s record-breaking total. In 2022, customers of the bank spent €66,000 every minute or €95m in total, the highest online spend ever recorded by the lender over a 24-hour period. A total of 900,000 card transactions by…
Read More‘Buy now, pay later’ in focus as festive season nears
It’s the time of year when the purse strings are being loosened in the run into the festive season. Most of us are at the stage where we’re at least starting to plan for the months ahead and, more importantly, how we’re going to finance and manage the annual Christmas spend. Following at least two…
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