Archive for November 2024
Ireland says it expects to meet deadline for workers’ rights directive
The Government has said it expects to meet a deadline today to transpose an EU directive on workers’ rights. Unions however have accused the State of not fully implementing the rules by failing to pass new legislation. The EU Directive on Adequate Minimum Wages seeks to reduce working poverty and inequality by improving statutory minimum…
Read MoreFrom Start-Up to Scale-Up: Financial Strategies for Business Growth
Growing from a start-up to a scale-up is an exciting yet challenging journey, requiring a shift in financial strategy to support sustained expansion. Unlike start-ups, which are often focused on survival, scale-ups aim for stable growth, market presence, and increased profitability. This article fro…
Read MoreCrypto market capitalisation hits record $3.2 trillion
The value of the global cryptocurrency market has topped $3 trillion as the election of Donald Trump as US president spurred bets that friendlier US regulation could usher in a new boom for all corners of the asset class. The sum market value of cryptocurrencies touched a high of nearly $3.2 trillion early on November…
Read MoreMost Irish CEOs optimistic about growth and profitability
Most Irish CEOs are optimistic about the economic and business outlook over the next 12 months, new data shows. The latest EY CEO Outlook surveyed 1,200 executives globally – including CEOs in Ireland. 60% of Irish CEOs surveyed said they are either very or somewhat optimistic about managing input costs and the overall cost of…
Read MoreOnshore wind energy delays may result in 2030 target miss
The slow pace at which onshore wind energy infrastructure is being built in the Republic and Northern Ireland could result in the renewable energy targets set for 2030 being missed. Energy market consultancy Cornwall Insight estimates that at the current level of delivery the target could be missed by as much as three years. Its…
Read MoreFrom Start-Up to Scale-Up: Financial Strategies for Business Growth
Growing from a start-up to a scale-up is an exciting yet challenging journey, requiring a shift in financial strategy to support sustained expansion. Unlike start-ups, which are often focused on survival, scale-ups aim for stable growth, market presence, and increased profitability. This article from KAAS covers essential financial strategies to support this critical transition. 1.…
Read MoreMotorists must provide driver number to insurer under new measure
Motorists will have to provide their driver number to their insurer when taking out a policy from next year. The new measure, which comes into effect on March 31st, will also require the driver numbers of named drivers to be provided. The development follows the signing of a commencement order by the Minister for Transport,…
Read MoreValue of food services up 5.2% driven by rising costs
The value of the food bought outside the home across the island rose 5.2% over the last year, new data from Bord Bia shows. It brought the total turnover in the food service industry in Ireland and Northern Ireland to €9.8bn, the highest level in the sector over the past decade. However, the Irish food…
Read MoreRents climb 1.7% between July and September
Advertised rents for homes across the country rose by a further 1.7% between July and September, according to new data from the property listings website Daft.ie. It was the 15th consecutive quarterly rise and brought the average monthly rent sought nationally to €1,955. That represents an increase of 7.2% compared to the same time last…
Read MoreFinancial Wellness for Business Owners: Ensuring Personal and Professional Stability
For business owners, financial wellness goes beyond simple profitability. It’s about creating a stable and sustainable financial life that supports both personal well-being and professional growth. Achieving financial wellness means building a resilient financial foundation that allows busines…
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