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Martin Robinson, InterTradeIreland's Director of Strategy

Optimism among businesses, with 55% on 'stable footing'

Over half of businesses are on a "stable footing", according to new research by InterTradeIreland.

InterTrade Ireland said that cross-border trade has continued to grow year on year (stock image)

Cross-border trade hit record high last year

Cross-border trade between Ireland and Northern Ireland hit a record high in 2022, generating more than €10bn for goods alone.

Business • 08 Mar 23

InterTradeIreland's survey more upbeat than expected

The latest all-island business monitor from Intertrade Ireland reveals that the majority of businesses in Ireland say they are stable or growing and despite high inflation, businesses finished the year on a more positive note than expected.

Business • 27 Feb 23

21% of firms surveyed said their business was in decline in the third quarter of this year, compared with 18% during the same period last year

Business growth slows amid rising costs

While businesses are still expanding, new data from Intertrade Ireland shows that the pace of growth is slowing as companies feel the pressure of rising prices.

Business • 16 Nov 22

Optimism levels were higher in the Republic of Ireland than in Northern Ireland, today's Intertrade Ireland survey shows

Majority of businesses stable or in growth mode:survey

Nearly two thirds of businesses surveyed by InterTrade Ireland said they are in stable or growth mode, in a further sign that recovery is taking hold.

Business • 17 May 21

Intertrade Ireland's Shane O'Hanlon and Connor Sweeney

€300,000 prize fund for budding start-ups

InterTradeIreland's Seedcorn Investor Readiness competition, the largest business competition of its kind, is offering start-up and early stage companies a record total cash prize fund of €300,000.

Business • 04 May 21

The new InterTradeIreland and TechIreland website will initially focus on healthcare innovation supports for the fight against Covid-19

New online platform to help firms collaborate on virus

A new online platform which aims to allow companies on the island of Ireland collaborate on healthcare responses to the Covid-19 crisis has been launched.

Business • 15 Apr 20

Companies are being called on to check supply chains for vulnerabilities to the impact of Brexit

Firms urged to step up Brexit plans as concerns mount

The Government is urging businesses to take concrete steps to avoid any disruption that might be caused by Brexit to the day-to-day running of their enterprises.

Brexit • 18 Feb 19

95% of companies here still do not have a formal plan on how to deal with Brexit, a new survey reveals

95% of businesses don't have a Brexit plan - survey

Research by Intertrade Ireland indicates that 95% of companies here still do not have a formal plan on how to deal with Brexit.

Business • 06 Nov 17

Brexit trade and elections - the downside

On the day the DUP ends up propping up a minority Conservative government to deliver Brexit, it is worth taking a look at a new report from Intertrade Ireland.

Business • 09 Jun 17

Exchange rates between sterling and the euro are the biggest issue faced by those involved in cross-border trade

All island businesses still seeing uncertainty

A new survey has revealed a widespread nervousness and sense of uncertainty among the business community in Northern Ireland and Ireland after the Brexit vote.

Business • 21 Nov 16

Exports play an important role for many growing businesses

40% of firms driving island's recovery - survey

The majority of businesses on the island of Ireland are stable or growing, according to a new survey, but the recovery is being driven by just 40% of firms.

Business • 17 Aug 15

29% of SMEs reported growth between April and the end of June - Intertrade Ireland

Drop in number of SMEs showing growth

There was a drop in the number of small and medium sized firms experiencing growth in the second quarter, all island business group Intertrade Ireland has said.

Business • 18 Aug 14

Companies taking part in Fusion project can benefit by up to €1.2m over three years

Intertrade Ireland to invest €11m in tech projects

Intertrade Ireland is set to invest €11m in 136 cross border technology projects through its all island technology transfer programme Fusion.

Business • 04 Feb 13

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