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Facebook is running out of places to show ads in people's news feeds

But video ads are still a major untapped resource for the social network.

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  • food and drink

The vast majority of Irish exporters say Brexit will have a negative impact on their business

A new survey shows that the referendum vote has already had an effect on business.

  • 2 min read
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An Post should get access to people's data to crack down on TV licence evasion

The Audiovisual Federation says the share of people not paying the charge is ‘unacceptable’.

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Permanent TSB has plenty of money for businesses – but it's being picky about who gets it

The bank has re-entered the market for SME lending, which is dominated by the three largest providers.

  • 4 min read
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Inside the company that helped cement the harp as Ireland's national symbol

As part of our weekly How My Business Works series, we profile Arthur Tomkins.

  • 8 min read
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  • food and drink

The UK's economy isn't deflating yet, but the Central Bank still fears Brexit fallout for Ireland

Britain delivered surprising growth figures in the lead-up to the EU referendum.

  • 3 min read
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With iPhone sales flagging, Apple's future lies in selling its services

The company’s hardware business is in decline across the board.

  • 5 min read
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'Owning a gym is living the dream, but it's a tough physical job'

Tom King

Tom King

Co-owner, SBG Swords

Sometimes you’re left with no option but to work through the pain in this industry.

  • 6 min read
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  • resource and energy

A Dublin company is selling a massive tidal turbine to the Japanese government

The machine will be delivered by renewable energy firm OpenHydro.

  • 2 min read
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Hailo to rebrand as Mytaxi in Ireland after takeover by Mercedes-Benz owner

Daimler is to acquire 60% of the London-based taxi app.

  • 3 min read
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  • resource and energy

Bord na Móna has set aside millions of euro to shut power stations as it turns away from peat

Profits at the semi-state plunged after it wrote down the value of two Offaly plants.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

More than half of Irish houses are bought with cash - and big international funds are cleaning up

Although the amount of houses changing hands has dropped, the number of cash buyers is way up.

  • 3 min read
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  • Opinion

Poll: Should we build an all-island motorway network?

Ibec argues the 25-year project is needed to wean Ireland off its Dublin-centric economy.

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Why a phone company is paying $4.8bn for Yahoo's 'worthless' business

Verizon wants to get its hands on the internet pioneer’s billion-odd users and advertising technology.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

Pyramid scheme fraudster Breifne O’Brien is bankrupt with €40m in debts

The former businessman is serving a seven-year jail term for running bogus property deals.

  • 2 min read
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Nintendo has taken a dive after confirming Pokémon Go won't be its gold mine

The gaming company’s value doubled as investors got caught up in the hysteria around the title.

  • 3 min read
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Debate Room: Should we increase the minimum wage?

Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher

Caitriona O'Neill and William Gallagher

Unite and the Small Firms Association go head to head on the divisive issue.

  • 7 min read
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A motorway spanning all of Ireland would cost every worker about €100 a year

Business group Ibec has put forward a plan for a major upgrade of the island’s road network.

  • 4 min read
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  • building and property

A high-profile hotelier's firm made nothing from a Dublin apartment project after Nama forced sale

One of Jim McGettigan’s companies booked a €7.5 million loss last year after a major write-off.

  • 3 min read
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'Trust is as important as ever, but it's now a product of digital technology more than faith'

Peter Casey

Peter Casey

Founder, Claddagh Resources

Employers can find out virtually everything they need to know about a person with a few clicks.

  • 4 min read
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