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  • Work

Ibec thinks demands for higher wages are 'ominous'

CEO Danny McCoy says the Luas dispute is an example of ‘exaggerated’ pay claims.

  • 3 min read
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The high cost of borrowing is acting as 'a drag' on businesses

The competitiveness watchdog says expensive bank loans are stopping firms from investing.

  • 3 min read
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Google has two main criteria before adopting a startup

The tech giant looks for founders who are willing to embrace change and think globally.

  • 3 min read
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Toyota has to stop claiming it has the 'best-built cars in the world'

The auto giant said it was ‘absolutely bemused’ by the advertising watchdog’s ruling.

  • 2 min read
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The Kilkenny company that is looking to take on PayPal

As part of our weekly How My Business Works series, we profile payments firm TransferMate.

  • 8 min read
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The two Irish teenagers selling supplements for Middle Eastern racing camels

Meath’s Madden sisters are already selling in 12 countries – and they’re still in secondary school.

  • 3 min read
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Cars are virtually walking off the lots and that's good news for everyone

Consumer confidence is picking up when people trade in their old models.

  • 2 min read
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'You don't need a digital strategy, you need to understand the world is changing'

Stefan Hyttfors

Stefan Hyttfors

Futurist

These are the major trends that will shape the globe in the coming years.

  • 5 min read
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Why Limerick should be developed as Ireland's second city

The ex-boss of the Department of Finance says we need a balance to the Dublin sprawl.

  • 3 min read
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Fraud is costing companies millions as cyber attacks rise

Irish businesses are reporting a sharp increase in cybercrime.

  • 3 min read
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Irish tech star Movidius will power the next generation of thermal cameras

It’s the latest deal signed by the company, whose chips will also be in Google’s new VR headsets.

  • 2 min read
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'Thousands of businesses failed because they couldn't read the warnings in their accounts'

Marc O'Dwyer

Marc O'Dwyer

CEO, Big Red Cloud

These are the nitty-gritty details to know to keep on top of your finances.

  • 4 min read
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Soccer super agent Jorge Mendes's Irish firm has paid out €6.5m

Business looks good for the man behind football stars like Cristiano Ronaldo.

  • 3 min read
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  • building and property

Two reasons why virtual reality is about to take off: Gaming and porn

UK expert James Dearsley tells us what industries will gain the most from VR.

  • 3 min read
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How independent bookies have survived a recession and Paddy Power

We spoke to smaller chains about keeping their heads above water.

  • 5 min read
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  • food and drink

A syndicate of Irish food entrepreneurs is investing in human-grade dog snacks

Soopa Pets – disrupting dog food.

  • 3 min read
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'You can't buy an Olympic medal, but you'll pay for it'

The head of the Irish Institute of Sport told us about the business of producing top athletes.

  • 3 min read
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‘I couldn't find an IT job I was excited about. The problem wasn’t them, it was me’

Grainne Walsh

Grainne Walsh

Founder, Metalman Brewing

Why this former IT manager traded in Amazon for her own beer-canning line.

  • 5 min read
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Bank of Ireland is not renewing a crucial startup fund

Seed funding in Ireland has already dropped significantly since 2010.

  • 3 min read
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Here's how much public money has gone into some of Ireland's biggest films

Room, Brooklyn and Sing Street were among the movies that got the most backing.

  • 3 min read
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