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Evolving payment trends offer consumer convenience and business agility
The payments landscape in Ireland and globally has changed significantly over the past 10 years, with a huge shift towards digital payments and online banking. Contactless payments accounted for over 87% of all point-of-sale card payments made in shops, restaurants and other retail outlets in Ireland in 2024. This translated to over 1.5 billion contactless...
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Powering Ireland’s next wave of entrepreneurs
From funding and mentoring, Enterprise Ireland is helping startups turn ambition into impact — at home and internationally. Enterprise Ireland is committed to helping Irish entrepreneurs turn big ideas into thriving businesses. From the earliest stages of development to competing in global markets, we provide a wide range of support — funding, expert advice and...
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How leasing can fuel business growth
Business leasing gives you freedom to grow. Cut costs, stay flexible and let us take care of the fleet, so you can focus on driving success. Business leasing allows you to utilise vehicles for your business without having to purchase them outright. This means no vehicle resale or depreciation worries — leaving you free to...
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Why 9 in 10 small businesses are turning to AI tools today
Learn how small businesses are embracing AI to boost productivity, cut costs and automate operations despite staffing and scaling challenges. Commerce has evolved over the centuries, but it has been guided by notable technological turning points. Gutenberg’s printing press revolutionised communication in the mid-15th century. Electricity powered new machinery, leading to the rise of mass...
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Initiative to keep scaling businesses rooted in Ireland
New partnership helps Irish SMEs grow while encouraging entrepreneurs to keep their headquarters in Ireland. At Guaranteed Irish, we understand that scaling a business can be a turning point — often one where companies look abroad for expansion. However, through a new strategic partnership with Euronext Dublin, we’re encouraging entrepreneurs or small to medium-sized businesses...
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Improving competitiveness through digital transformation
Irish SMEs face a challenge to improve their competitiveness in this business environment. Digital transformation offers opportunities for them to do so and should be embraced. The opportunities in digital transformation available to Irish SMEs are significant, offering the potential to access new capability in innovation, analytics and international marketing that may otherwise not be...
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Revolutionising payroll: a strategic HR services evolution in Ireland
With a longstanding rich legacy in Ireland’s payroll industry, an HR services company’s evolution brings forth a suite of comprehensive solutions tailored for businesses of all sizes. In the realm of human capital management (HCM) and payroll solutions, one name stands out: SD Worx. Formerly known as Intelligo, the company is expanding its offerings and...
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Payment tech that can propel the growth of SMEs and help save the high street
Some challenges that business owners face today can be alleviated by modern financial technology. These include streamlining operations, reconciling payment types and handling cross-border commerce. Even the smallest merchants can take advantage of fintech tools and grow faster, insists Neil McKenna, Chief Operating Officer at myPOS Limited. Fintech solutions for small businesses Digitalisation is essential...
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From tangible to intangible: what SMEs need to know about business insurance
As the business landscape undergoes rapid changes, SMEs need resilient protective strategies. Tailored insurance solutions can ensure stability and success in today’s dynamic environment. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), the approach to business insurance has undergone a significant transformation. Traditionally, insurance for such businesses primarily focuses on physical assets and liability for property damage...
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Five essential cybersecurity measures to safeguard Irish businesses in 2024
Discover five crucial cybersecurity tips for Irish businesses in 2024. Empower your organisation against evolving cyber threats. As cyber threats continue to evolve, it’s essential for all organisations to proactively protect their digital assets and customer data. Regardless of the size of a business, cybersecurity must be a priority. Outlined are five cybersecurity tips to...