At least €3.7m unaccounted for as liquidators appointed to investment firm

It has appointed provisional liquidators to Strand Investments & Finance Ltd, based at 15 Castlemaine Street…

Demand for AI-skilled workers ramping up as employers grapple with talent gaps, says new Ibec report

According to the report, 70pc of employers have struggled to recruit talent over the last year…

Smillie to head up Deloitte’s Edinburgh office

New role: Lesley Smillie Deloitte has appointed Lesley Smillie as its office senior partner for Edinburgh,…

Adrian Weckler: O’Leary v Musk and the era of AI slop flooding our social media feeds

Ryanair used the war of words between Michael O’Leary and Elon Musk to generate what looks…

AI, the EU and an outspoken CEO – Intercom draws battle lines on how to survive

The Irish tech firm is investing heavily in its customer service platform – and says Europe…

Sir Tom’s vision: big on scale, light on people

The Entrepreneurs’ Manifesto is too cross, too narrow – and detached from most entrepreneurs, argues IAIN…

Almost one in four has had their personal data leaked, new Eir research shows

The survey carried out by Amarách on behalf of Eir Business found that confidence in corporate…

Businessman John Purdy dies aged 63, just a day after completing business sale

The entrepreneur had just completed the sale of his company, Ergo, for an estimated €100m He…

Switch and save: How to get cheaper car insurance in 2026

A number of recent developments may soon help reduce the cost of car insurance, but shopping…

North east businesses ‘running out of road’

Russell Borthwick: confidence has drained away North east Scotland’s economy is continuing to diverge sharply from…

Insurance firm Beazley rejects £7.7bn Zurich takeover approach

Zurich Insurance proposed to buy London-listed rival Beazley in a deal worth £7.7bn. Stock image. Photo:…

Three60 Energy hires seniors to lead expansion

Paul Simpson, Rachel Buchan, Sarah Wells and Stuart Gregg Three60 Energy, the Aberdeen-based engineering solutions company,…

Boost for PTSB sale as Central Bank backs more favourable mortgage treatment

Last year PTSB applied to the Central Bank of Ireland seeking approval to use new IRB…

Powerscourt Distillery to be sold to US investment firm with ‘significant investment plans’

The value of the deal for the distillery, which attracted well-known backers including the Slazenger family…

From Phone Calls to Platforms: How People Now Choose Moving Services

The logistical nightmare of moving house has historically been defined by an endless cycle of phone…

Property prices still rising, but pace slows as latest figures show signs of cooling in market

Potential buyers facing ‘huge issue’ with affordability Property prices continue to rise but the rate of…

Why Risk Management Is Central to Finland’s Digital Business Models

Digital businesses operate at speeds that traditional commerce never encountered, where algorithms make automated decisions worth…

Shift from wine and spirits to beer hits C&C trade

Beer sales have benefited from a switch from wine and spirits Tennent’s owner C&C Group said…

Babcock CEO to retire after posting strong trading

Babcock said trading had been strong Babcock International Group chief executive David Lockwood will retire by…

STV savings target on track amid radio boost

STV Radio presenters Ewen Cameron and Cat Harvey STV Group said the advertising and commissioning markets…

Sell-out shows by Billie Eilish help 3Arena to €60m in box office takings

Billie Eilish’s two gigs at the Dublin venue last July racked up €3.18m. Photo: Getty Sell-out…

Five ways business owners can protect cash flow

Firms must keep on top of cash flow Cashflow is King and critical to the viability…