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This company wants to change the entire fashion industry - by leasing people their jeans

The Dutch founder of Mud Jeans says cheap, mass-produced clothes mean ‘somebody has been hurt’.

  • 5 min read
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Ping-pong tables are great - but there are much better ways to lure sought-after tech staff

Jackie Slattery

Jackie Slattery

Co-founder, Career Zoo

Employees prefer tangible benefits that improve their work-life balance.

  • 5 min read
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  • building and property

After ditching the market, small-time investors are snapping up Dublin homes in force again

But experts are divided on the effect it’s having on the housing sector.

  • 4 min read
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Larry Goodman's meat processing firm has got the green light to buy half a major rival

The IFA condemned the European Commission’s ruling on the merger, which it said would hurt farmers.

  • 3 min read
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'I gave a developer €20,000 of my savings and didn't get a line of workable code. It was a disaster'

Grainne Barron

Grainne Barron

Founder, Viddyad

This entrepreneur learned that it’s important to pick your battles when launching a business.

  • 7 min read
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'Don't believe the Brexit hype - Irish companies should keep focused on UK trading'

That’s according to respected businessmen Niall FitzGerald, the former head of multinational Unilever.

  • 3 min read
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The pound has hit a new 31-year low as traders warn 'we haven't seen the bottom yet'

The flash crash was apparently fueled by the French president demanding tough Brexit negotiations.

  • 3 min read
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Snapchat has a $25 billion IPO in the pipeline

The message-sharing app could go public as early as March in the biggest US listing since 2014.

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  • resource and energy

Ireland risks being knocked off its perch as a European leader in wind energy

The head of WindEurope said conditions are not ideal in Ireland for investment in the sector.

  • 5 min read
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The reality of working with a hidden disability: 'A condition can only kill your dreams if you let it'

Lorraine Lally

Lorraine Lally

Barrister

No matter how qualified they are, people with conditions like epilepsy can face hurdles when job-hunting.

  • 4 min read
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AIB is laying off around 150 people as the bank continues its cost-cutting drive

The state-owned lender reported pre-tax profits of around €1 billion for the first half of 2016.

  • 2 min read
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Your crash course in... How a troubled German bank could become the next Lehman Brothers

Deutsche Bank’s share price hit a record low after it was slapped with a multimillion-dollar fine.

  • 5 min read
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These are the Budget steps that would help Irish companies compete in the war for talent

Sarah Connellan

Sarah Connellan

Tax partner, EY Ireland

More can be done to attract skilled foreign staff and retain the best native workers in the country.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

Dublin's central business district is about to get a major upgrade

It is thought that 2,000 construction jobs will be created throughout the project.

  • 3 min read
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UCD is spending €65m in a bid to become a top-shelf business school

The college wants to be ranked among the top-50 worldwide.

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Twitter's value plunges after reports that Google won't bother placing a bid

The micro-blogging site was tipped to start accepting offers for new owners this week.

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This group for angel investors is going on an Irish road trip to recruit 'new blood' for its network

HBAN is looking to raise €6 million during the 48-hour drive.

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New insurance guidelines are a 'missed opportunity' to address soaring premiums

Some groups have already criticised the new ‘Book of Quantum’, which guides injuries payouts.

  • 3 min read
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'After being refused social welfare I started laughing. I was in the gutter. The only way was up'

As part of our weekly How My Business Works series, we profile the business behind the One4all gift voucher.

  • 9 min read
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Despite rising profits, the record label behind some of Ireland's top musicians still fears pirates

Revenues were up at Universal Music Ireland last year, but CD sales continue to fall.

  • 2 min read
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