💼 Auto-Enrolment: Crunch Time for Irish Employers With Ireland’s auto-enrolment pension system set to launch in 2026, employers face a pivotal decision #irish #SMEs #pensions #financialwellbeing www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/aut...

📊 Irish taxpayers are feeling the pressure Survey reveals that more than half of respondents find Form 11 stressful, with many calling for simplification and better support. www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri... #IrishTax #Budget2025 #Form11 #TaxpayerVoice #ThinkBusiness #FinanceReform #Ireland

♻️ Turning Waste into Opportunity: Soltec’s Circular Economy Success - “We see waste as a raw material, not something dirty to dispose of,” says CEO David Corcoran, EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 finalist. #irish #business #entrepreneurs #circulareconomy #waste www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sol...

Irish Manufacturing Defies Global Headwinds Sector surged in H1 2025, with pharma exports to the US up 218% and overall output rising 27%, says Bank of Ireland head of Manufacturing Conor Magee #irish #manufacturing #business #pharma #tech #exports #tariffs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

For Irish fleets, the real price of inflation is the cost of ignoring safety - fleet safety is now a core financial strategy says Oliver Holt from Geotab #telematics #fleetmanagement #irish #business #financial #transport #safety www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/geo...

📢 Budget 2026: A pivotal moment for Irish private enterprise As global headwinds mount, Ireland’s private businesses need more than resilience – they need targeted support, recommends Paraic Burke from PwC Ireland #budget2026 #irish #business #SMEs #tariffs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bud...

Environmental firm MKO to create 75 new jobs - The strategic growth initiative will support MKO’s mission to address key environmental and societal challenges #irish #esg #sustainability #jobs #dublin #galway www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/mko...

Are SMEs embracing AI correctly? Viatel provides evidence that SMEs accelerate AI adoption amid governance gaps and security concerns #irish #business #SMEs #ai #infosec #governance www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/via...

The rise of the family office in Ireland - #Podcast Ep 276: Ireland’s wealthy turn to family offices as fortunes grow. Alan Dunne from Archive Capital explains why family offices have become prominent #irish #familyoffice #business #wealth #financialwellbeing www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/fam...

My Business Life: Ken McAndrew, founder and managing partner of Camigo Consulting, shares his life and business lessons #accounting #legal #financialservices #consulting #irish #business #mergers #acquisitions www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cam...

£10m Tyrone retail park nears completion - Elm Grange nears completion of £10m Lakelands Retail Park with Bank of Ireland UK support #construction #northernireland #retail @bankofireland.bsky.social www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/elm...

Digital drives Irish fashion renaissance - Irish fashion spend rose 3% in August, Visa data shows. Shoppers favour local brands, digital channels, and AI tools ahead of Ireland Fashion Week. #irish #fashion #ecommerce #design #visa #IrelandFashionWeek www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

Scaling Irish tech firm Klearcom expands in US - #AI #IVR #tech player opens US office in New Jersey, creating 20 new jobs #irish #scalingbusiness #unitedstates #newjersey #waterford #jobs @klearcom.bsky.social www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/kle...

🌱 From Nursing to Entrepreneurship: A Journey Rooted in Care - Annette Parker, a Tipperary native and ACORNS alumni, created AP Psychotherapy to support post-natal mothers and pregnant women across Dublin and Kildare #irish #mentalhealth #business #parenting www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/aco...

📞 #Podcast Ep 275: Championing Diversity and Innovation in Irish Telecoms Sinead Quinn from IP Telecom on how the company is redefining the future of telecommunications in Ireland #Telecoms #Diversity #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #irish #business www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sin...

🚗 Irish and UK start-up Go Eve is raising $3.5M to accelerate the rollout of its DockChain EV charging system across North America, following UL 2202 certification and US production launch #Sustainability #Innovation #irish #business #startups #EVs #auto www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/go-...

🌿 From Media to Meaningful Moments 🌿 Catriona Doherty, a #Donegal native and ACORNS alumna, has found her true calling as a celebrant—crafting deeply personal ceremonies that celebrate life’s milestones. #irish #celebrant #weddings #business #entrepreneurs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/aco...

Founder can help you Thrive socially - After closing her children’s clothes shop during the pandemic, ACORNS alumni Clare Tully discovered a passion for digital marketing and turned it into a thriving business #irish #business #meath #socialmedia #womenfounders www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cla...

President Trump signs a proclamation requiring companies to pay an annual $100,000 fee for H-1B visas, a move that could significantly impact the tech industry (Reuters) Main Link | Techmeme Permalink

📉 “The US is living beyond its means,” warns Conall Mac Coille, chief economist, Bank of Ireland - In Bank of Ireland’s latest economic briefing, the risks shaping global markets in 2026 were unpacked #markets #fx #money #economy #Banking www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/202...

📊 77% of Irish CEOs are localising production and sourcing - EY’s latest CEO Outlook reveals a strategic pivot toward regionalisation, automation, and transformation amid global volatility #irish #business #economy #tech #exports #tariffs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ey-...

Ireland must spearhead Europe’s digital transformation - Vodafone urges Ireland to lead EU digital transformation during 2026 presidency #eupresidency #ireland #digitaleurope #telecoms #digitaltransformation @vodafonegroup.bsky.social www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ire...

After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.

Irish food sector maintains export momentum - Amid cost pressures and tariff shifts, the Irish food and beverage sector is rising to the challenge, reports Lucy Ryan, head of Food & Beverage Sector at Bank of Ireland #irish #food #drinks #business #exports www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

PR hotshot spreads the word - ACORNS alumni and Louth native Aoife Finnegan’s scaling business Curio PR was a happy accident #irish #womenentrepreneurs #startups #ruralentrepreneurs #pr #business www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/aoi...

Dublin salon software maker Barespace raises €2.9m - Funding to accelerate the rollout of its AI-powered operating system for salons and barbershops across the UK and continental Europe #irish #saas #tech #business #funding #startups #salons www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bar...

From Waterford to the world: How a feisty Irish start-up is giving global giants their AI voice - #Podcast Ep 274: EY Entrepreneur of the Year finalist Liam Dunne, co-founder of Klearcom, refused to let setbacks deter him #irish #tech #startups #founders #ai www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/kle...

Who are the early adopters of AI in Irish SMEs? A growing number of older and female small business founders in Ireland are adopting artificial intelligence to drive growth and job creation #irish #SMEs #business #ai #tech www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ai-...

Four Sisters is a dream business - Former banker Barbara Lynch launched Four Sisters, a luxury Irish sleepwear brand born in Donegal and backed by the ACORNS programme for rural entrepreneurs #irish #clothing #business #womenentrepreneurs #ruralentrepreneurs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/fou...

Irish clean and green tech start-ups to watch in 2026 - Explore the 2026 watchlist of Irish clean and green tech start-ups driving impact across energy, agriculture, biotech, and beyond #irish #cleantech #greentech #startups #sustainability #climateaction www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

Ireland’s first Taco Bell opens at Applegreen on M3 - The €15m development marks Applegreen’s largest single investment in Ireland this year and is expected to create more than 100 jobs #irish #foodservice #jobs #food #forecourt www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/app...

🌾 Irish farm incomes are forecast to rise 39% in 2025, reaching €48,500 on average – the highest in decades - according to Bank of Ireland head of Agri Sector Eoin Lowry #irish #farming #agribusiness #banking #financialwellbeing www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/agr...

Leadership gaps can stymie digital transformation - Executives prioritise digital transformation but face cultural and strategic barriers, according to a new TEKenable study #irish #business #tech #leadership #digitaltransformation #cio #infosec www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bus...

A blooming great enterprise - ACORNS alumni Alison Chambers’ Slieve Bloom Organics is most definitely in the growth business #irish #womenentrepreneurs #ruralentrepreneurs #startups #business www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/sli...

🏨 Ireland’s hospitality sector shows resilience in 2025, with strong hotel performance and major investment activity despite cost pressures, writes Gerardo Larios Rizo, head of Hospitality Sector at Bank of Ireland #irish #hospitality #hotels #SMEs #business www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/hos...

🚀 62% of Ireland’s Best Managed Companies are now using AI to boost productivity and support employees, according to new Deloitte research #irish #business #ai #aiadoption #SMEs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

Ireland has a chance to give its SMEs a €2bn boost - Budget 2026: Ireland could unlock €1bn to €2bn in institutional capital to boost SME Growth, urges IVCA #irish #SMEs #venturecapital #pensions #startups #scalingbusiness #exports www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ivc...

🌱 40 Irish SMEs step up for climate action Business in the Community Ireland has launched Phase 2 of its Climate Action Programme, doubling participation to 40 SMEs across the island #irish #sustainability #business #climateaction www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bit...

🌿 From Tuosist to B Corp: Inish Living is redefining wellness in Ireland Founded by ACORNS alumna Christina Foley, Inish Living blends physiotherapy, hospitality, and sustainable design into a luxury lifestyle wellness brand. #womenentrepreneurs #kerry #irish www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ini...

🌍 Project managers powering climate action across Ireland An Taisce and the Ireland Chapter of PMI are teaming up for Climate Action Week 2025 #climateactionweek #business #climateaction #sustainability www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cli...

One in three Irish workers are applying to more innovative companies. Why? Auxilion’s latest survey of 1,000 office workers reveals a clear shift in employee priorities #irish #business #recruitment www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

🛒 Irish grocery sector stays resilient amid inflation and shifting consumer needs. Bank of Ireland’s Grocery & Convenience Outlook H2 2025 highlights a sector adapting fast – balancing value, sustainability, and innovation. #retail #grocery #irish #business www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/gro...

Irish tourism’s momentum may be slowing – but talent remains the key to resilience, according to Fáilte Ireland which has released its 2025 Tourism Careers Labour Market Research #irish #tourism #business #skills #recruitment www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/tou...

🎉 Celebrating 25 Years of Impact - Today at Croke Park, Business in the Community Ireland marks a major milestone: 25 years of championing sustainability and social inclusion across Irish business #irish #business #sustainability #esg www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bit...

Tax reform could boost Irish charity sector - Charities could see legacy gifts treble by 2050 with modest tax reform, says MyLegacy, which represents 90 charity organisations #irish #charity #budget2026 #tax www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/tax...

Can Ireland sharpen its competitive edge? The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment has published a new Action Plan to boost productivity, innovation and create 300,000 new Irish jobs. #irish #business #SMEs #innovation #infrastructure #ai www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/ire...

🌿 Irish hospitality is going green – and it’s paying off From CO₂ reductions to reforestation and ESG strategy, hotels across Ireland are proving that sustainability delivers real results, a new Bank of Ireland report reveals #irish #hotels #hospitality #esg www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/iri...

🌾 Irish #farming is green, digital and thriving! #Podcast: In the lead-up to the National Ploughing Championships, Bank of Ireland’s Eoin Lowry and Senus’s Stephen Coen explore how tech is transforming #agriculture #irish #business #sustainability www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/plo...

Ciara Moynihan founded CM Space to help organisations evolve with purpose. As an ACORNS alumna, Ciara is part of a growing wave of rural female entrepreneurs reshaping how we think about business and impact. #clare #business #irish #womenentrepreneurs www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/cm-...

Spanish tech player Plain Concepts buys Dublin firm Ardanis - acquisition will enable Madrid tech player to boost global delivery and AI capabilities #irish #tech #business #ai #software #devops #digitaltransformation www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/pla...