Petula Martyn

Customers will tell three or four others about a great experience, but they will tell 10 or more about a terrible experience (Stock image)

Eir rage - What companies can learn from complaints

Telecoms company eir discovered the expression that there's no such thing as bad publicity doesn't always ring true.

The two new Volvo FM trucks are the first of their kind in Ireland and the UK

Kilsaran launches two electric concrete trucks

Kilsaran, a major player in Ireland's construction industry, has announced the launch of two new electric concrete trucks.

Business • 16 Apr 24

Ibec's Chief Economist Gerard Brady said falling inflation and anticipated interest rate cuts this year should provide a boost to the economy (File image)

Global uncertainty will weigh on Irish economy - Ibec

Business group Ibec has said the Irish economy is still performing robustly, despite rising inflation and higher interest rates.

Business • 15 Apr 24

Sick leave laws came into operation in January 2023

Would pausing rollout of new sick pay laws be justified?

The new Taoiseach has promised to prioritise supports for small businesses, acknowledging that extra costs have been imposed on firms in quick succession.

Business • 13 Apr 24

Policymakers kept rates unchanged yesterday

Tracker mortgage holders can look forward to rate cuts

The European Central Bank was the last of the big central banks to start raising interest rates and it is on track to be the first to start cutting rates.

Business • 12 Apr 24

The majority of key IPO markets witnessed a significant number of newly issued IPOs

Global IPO activity 'cautiously optimistic' in Q1 - EY

The global IPO market began the year on a cautiously optimistic note, according to analysis by EY, with activity declining in volume in the first quarter of the year, but increasing in value.

Business • 11 Apr 24

Critics have accused Disney, under Mr Iger, of botching its streaming strategy and losing its creative spark

Go woke or go broke: Division at Disney

What would a Disney film be without a villain?

Business • 09 Apr 24

Ibec calls on incoming Taoiseach to cap cost increases

The chief executive of business group Ibec has called on the incoming Taoiseach and the new Minister for Enterprise to cap Government imposed labour cost hikes.

Business • 03 Apr 24

Irish politicians have been vocal on the international stage in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.

Israel warns Ireland over calls to break trade links

The Embassy of Israel to Ireland has warned that calls to break trade links between Ireland and Israel fail to consider the impact on Irish businesses, "as well as any possible reciprocal measures that might be implemented as a result".

Business • 03 Apr 24

PwC forecasts insolvencies will likely be close to 1,000 by the end of this year

Business insolvencies rise as hospitality under pressure

Business insolvencies rose by 41% in the first quarter of the year with SMEs accounting for 85% of all business failures, according to PwC's latest Insolvency Barometer.

Business • 28 Mar 24