Boxed in? Smurfit fights to escape the clutches of US rival
Unwanted suitor International Paper expected to return with new offer
Unwanted suitor International Paper expected to return with new offer
Neil McDonnell, ex of Freight Transport Association, to take over Isme leadership role
Motorists more concerned about price of cover than road safety, committee hears
‘I see beyond’ campaign aims to make hidden disabilities more visible
Wide -ranging survey reveals shops most affected, through theft and vandalism
Rose, Joe, Jean and Gerard all worked for themselves. When the recession hit they had nothing to fall back on. Are things about to get better for Ireland’s 325,000 self-employed?
Small firms under threat as fraudsters organise fake deliveries and spurious invoices
Business confidence, profitability and employment all fell, according to Isme
Calls on Government to intervene to counter ‘abusive dominance of big business’
New rules coming into force today aim to improve transparency for SMEs on bank lending decisions
Small and medium sized businesses waiting on average four weeks for funding decisions
Mark Fielding of Irish Small and Medium Enterprises says such workers are invaluable
New CSO figures show sales fell 2.1% last month compared with February
Unemployment rate lowest in eight years, but jobs to be cut at Paddy Power Betfair
Financial supports and poor broadband speeds hold companies back
Stockbroking company says that political uncertainty could harm Irish economy
It now takes SMEs an average of 59 days to get paid, according to an Isme survey
Risk of physical attack will always be there, but new threats are emerging
Isme poll shows 43% of businesses who asked were refused loans in first quarter of 2015
The perpetrators often come from within the firm and are first-time offenders
Isme warns of rising business costs despite new figures showing low inflation levels
Survey suggests business costs and Government’s dealings with banks remain concerns
Irish companies use various methods to let people abroad know about jobs
Independent butchers say big retailers are using birds as a loss-leading product
Irish Small and Medium Enterprises association rails against ‘costs’ and less ‘resources’
Risk-averse banks not training officials appropriately to deal with firms, says ISME
Taoiseach says party will commit to achieving tax equalisation by 2018 in manifesto
Noonan aims to achieve ‘tax equalisation’ for self-employed and entrepreneurs in future
SMEs often face liquidity problems due to late payments by bigger clients, says Isme
Sector with largest monthly increase was furniture and lighting which rose 13.2%
Noonan to demand answers from bank chiefs on standard variable mortgages; businesses look for more credit as ISME reports drop in successful applications
Small business representative body calls for tougher measures to tackle crime
‘You can see the impact of recession in towns, just by how many people are idle’
Figures show €76.34m was paid to out to retiring primary school teachers in 2014
Crosswords & puzzles to keep you challenged and entertained
Full general election coverage including analysis and results for all 43 constituencies
How does a post-Brexit world shape the identity and relationship of these islands
Weddings, Births, Deaths and other family notices