en-IE AlphaPlex, Inc.^® All Rights Reserved.]]> http://www.linkbusiness.ie www.linkbusiness.ie-164 Sat, 17 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/passenger-numbers-at-dublin-airport-hit-record-364-million-article-164.aspx A record 36.4 million passengers travelled through Dublin Airport last year, marking a 5.1% increase on 2024.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-162 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-approves-3-levy-on-small-parcels-imported-from-outside-the-bloc-article-162.aspx EU finance ministers have agreed to introduce a €3 duty on all small parcels entering the bloc from 1 July next year, in a bid to curb a surge in low-cost imports from platforms such as Shein and Temu.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-163 Sat, 13 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/data-centres-required-to-source-80-of-energy-from-renewables-article-163.aspx Data centres will be obliged to source at least 80% of their annual energy needs from new renewable electricity projects operating in the Republic of Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-160 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/new-ev-sales-fall-9-in-november-article-160.aspx New data from the Central Statistics Office shows a 9% drop in the number of newly licensed private electric cars in November compared with the same month in 2024.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-161 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/lowest-irish-mortgage-rates-recorded-since-march-2023-article-161.aspx New Central Bank data shows that the average interest rate on new mortgages in Ireland eased to 3.56% at the end of October—three basis points lower than in September and the lowest level recorded since March 2023.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-159 Thu, 04 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-economy-up-41-in-first-nine-months-of-2025-article-159.aspx The domestic economy expanded rapidly in the first nine months of the year, posting growth of 4.1% compared with the same period in 2024.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-158 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-enters-new-era-of-energy-independence-from-russia-article-158.aspx European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen says the EU is entering a “new era” without Russian fossil fuels, following an agreement to phase out all Russian gas imports by autumn 2027.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-156 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/current-property-prices-exceed-the-2007-boom-peak-by-23-article-156.aspx Property prices climbed 7.6% in the year to September, according to new data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-157 Wed, 19 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-commission-launches-push-to-simplify-digital-rules-article-157.aspx The European Commission will this week unveil plans to simplify digital rules in a bid to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses and strengthen Europe’s position in the global AI race.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-155 Tue, 18 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/three-in-five-prefer-to-buy-from-businesses-with-a-ie-domain-article-155.aspx A new consumer survey reveals that three out of four people prefer to shop through websites rather than social media platforms. Nearly three in five respondents also say they are more likely to buy from a retailer with a .ie domain.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-154 Wed, 05 Nov 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-services-sector-records-fastest-growth-of-2025-in-october-article-154.aspx Ireland’s services sector expanded at its fastest pace this year in October, rebounding strongly after near-stagnant growth just two months earlier, according to the latest AIB Ireland Services PMI survey.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-153 Fri, 31 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/motor-insurance-premiums-up-9-amid-rising-repair-costs-article-153.aspx The average price of motor insurance rose by 9% between 2023 and 2024, reaching €623, according to new data from the Central Bank of Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-152 Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/deliveroo-launches-on-demand-retail-shopping-in-ireland-article-152.aspx Deliveroo is expanding beyond food delivery to offer on-demand shopping for a variety of retail products across Ireland. Starting today, the new service is available in Dublin, Cork, Limerick, and Galway.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-151 Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/ryanair-to-introduce-100-digital-boarding-passes-from-november-12-article-151.aspx Ryanair has announced that, starting November 12, it will transition to 100% digital boarding passes, eliminating the option to download and print physical paper passes. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-150 Sun, 14 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/pessimists-warn-that-ai-euphoria-could-lead-to-a-stock-market-crash-article-150.aspx Artificial intelligence has once again fueled investor excitement on Wall Street. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-148 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eight-food-business-closures-in-august-article-148.aspx The Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) confirmed that it issued eight closure orders and one prohibition order in August due to serious violations of food safety laws.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-149 Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/food-inflation-hits-51-in-august-article-149.aspx Food prices in Ireland rose by 5.1% in August, marking the highest annual increase since December 2023, when food inflation stood at 5.6%, according to new figures from the Central Statistics Office (CSO).]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-147 Fri, 05 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/trump-warns-trade-deals-may-be-unwound-if-supreme-court-upholds-tariff-ruling-article-147.aspx U.S. President Donald Trump has warned that the United States may need to "unwind" trade agreements with the European Union.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-146 Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/state-tax-res-up-73-ahead-of-budget-2026-article-146.aspx State tax revenues for the year to date are 7.3% higher than in 2024, according to the latest Exchequer Returns, leaving the Government in a strong fiscal position ahead of next month’s Budget.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-145 Tue, 02 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/euro-zone-inflation-ticks-up-slightly-reinforcing-expectations-of-steady-ecb-rates-article-145.aspx Euro zone inflation edged up slightly in August, remaining close to the European Central Bank’s (ECB) 2% target and strengthening market expectations that interest rates will stay on hold in the near term.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-142 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/food-prices-up-5-in-august-inflation-hits-four-month-high-article-142.aspx New estimates from the Central Statistics Office (CSO) show that food prices rose by 5% in August compared to the same month last year. Month-on-month, food prices increased by 0.4% from July.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-143 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/survey-finds-sharp-rise-in-workplace-use-of-ai-article-143.aspx New research from business group Ibec reveals a significant surge in the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the workplace.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-144 Mon, 01 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/electric-vehicle-registrations-continue-strong-growth-article-144.aspx New data from the Society of the Irish Motor Industry (SIMI) shows another sharp increase in electric vehicle (EV) registrations, continuing a strong upward trend.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-141 Sat, 02 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/trump-dismisses-labor-statistics-chief-after-disappointing-jobs-report-article-141.aspx U.S. President Donald Trump has decided to dismiss Erika McEntarfer, the Commissioner of Labor Statistics, following the release of disappointing employment and unemployment figures.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-140 Fri, 01 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-commission-wine-and-spirits-unlikely-to-be-exempt-from-us-tariffs-article-140.aspx The European Commission anticipates that wine and spirits will not be among the initial exemptions from a new 15% tariff on most EU goods exported to the US. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-138 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/energy-concerns-force-amazon-to-abandon-300m-dublin-project-article-138.aspx Amazon has pulled out of a planned €300 million investment in Dublin that would have created over 500 jobs, citing uncertainty over the future electricity supply needed for the facility.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-139 Mon, 28 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/what-the-eu-us-trade-deal-means-for-ireland-article-139.aspx The European Union and the United States have reached a preliminary trade agreement, but many details still need to be worked out. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-137 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/finance-department-estimates-867m-cost-of-hospitality-vat-cut-to-9-article-137.aspx The Department of Finance has estimated that reducing the VAT rate for the hospitality sector from 13.5% to 9% would cost the Exchequer €867 million over the course of a full year.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-136 Wed, 23 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-pushes-for-trade-deal-with-us-as-tariff-deadline-approaches-article-136.aspx The European Commission has reaffirmed its commitment to reaching a negotiated trade agreement with the United States, as talks intensify ahead of an August 1 deadline that could see steep tariffs imposed.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-135 Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/year-on-year-surge-in-food-and-beverage-costs-article-135.aspx According to the latest inflation data from the Central Statistics Office (CSO), food and drink prices have seen a sharp increase over the past year.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-132 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/us-safety-regulators-seek-info-from-tesla-after-robotaxi-incidents-article-132.aspx The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is requesting information from Tesla following the appearance of online videos showing one of the company’s driverless robotaxis]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-133 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-shoppers-more-concerned-about-food-prices-than-global-peers-article-133.aspx Irish consumers are more worried about rising food prices than their international counterparts, according to the PwC 2025 Irish and Global Voice of the Consumer study]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-134 Tue, 24 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/solar-energy-in-ireland-increases-by-160-since-2023-article-134.aspx Ireland’s solar energy capacity has grown significantly, increasing by 49% in the past year and by 160% since 2023, according to new figures released today by Solar Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-131 Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/us-trade-court-strikes-down-trump-tariffs-rules-president-exceeded-legal-powers-article-131.aspx A U.S. trade court has ruled against former President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs, blocking them from taking effect.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-130 Fri, 09 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/the-eu-has-proposed-countermeasures-on-us-tariffs-article-130.aspx The European Union has confirmed it is proposing tariffs on a wide array of industrial and agricultural imports from the United States, valued at €95 billion. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-129 Mon, 28 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/revolut-confirms-irish-mortgage-market-entry-article-129.aspx Revolut has confirmed plans to enter the Irish mortgage market later this year, with a soft launch expected in the third quarter and a full rollout targeted by the end of 2025.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-128 Tue, 22 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/roche-to-create-12000-jobs-with-50-billion-us-expansion-amid-tariff-concerns-article-128.aspx Swiss pharmaceutical giant Roche has announced plans to invest $50 billion in the United States over the next five years, a move expected to create more than 12,000 new jobs. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-127 Mon, 07 Apr 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/global-markets-plunge-amid-trade-war-concerns-article-127.aspx World markets nosedived today as investors reacted to rising fears of a global recession sparked by sweeping US tariffs announced last week.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-126 Fri, 21 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/commercial-vacancy-rate-hits-record-high-of-145-article-126.aspx The national commercial vacancy rate in Ireland has hit a record high of 14.5% in Q4 2024, according to the GeoDirectory Commercial Buildings Report, prepared by EY. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-125 Wed, 19 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/residential-property-prices-increased-by-81-in-the-12-months-leading-up-to-january-article-125.aspx According to the latest data from the Central Statistics Office, property prices increased by 8.1% in the 12 months leading up to January this year.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-124 Tue, 18 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/amazon-has-launched-its-new-dedicated-website-for-ireland-article-124.aspx Amazon has launched its new dedicated website for Ireland - Amazon.ie. The company announced that Irish customers can now shop from a selection of over 200 million products, with prices listed in euros, faster delivery options, and easier returns. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-123 Fri, 14 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/gold-surpasses-3000-for-the-first-time-article-123.aspx Gold soared past the psychologically significant $3,000 an ounce mark for the first time today, extending its historic rally as rising trade tensions and expectations of US interest rate cuts enhance its appeal as a safe-haven asset.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-122 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/ai-is-projected-to-contribute-250-billion-to-irelands-economy-by-2035-article-122.aspx A new report by Microsoft and Trinity College Dublin projects that artificial intelligence (AI) could contribute €250 billion to Ireland's economy, as measured by GDP, over the next decade. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-121 Sun, 09 Mar 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/euro-zones-2024-economic-growth-revised-to-09-article-121.aspx Revised data released today shows that the euro zone economy grew by 0.9% in 2024, surpassing the previous estimate of 0.7%.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-120 Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irelands-exports-reach-record-high-in-2024-article-120.aspx Ireland experienced a remarkable year in 2024, with goods exports rising by 14%. However, exports to the UK declined by 10%.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-119 Thu, 13 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/corrib-oil-to-create-1200-jobs-by-2030-article-119.aspx Corrib Oil, a service station and energy company, has announced plans to more than double its nationwide store presence to 100 locations by 2030, creating 1,200 jobs across Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-118 Sat, 01 Feb 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/white-house-trumps-tariffs-on-canada-mexico-and-china-take-effect-saturday-article-118.aspx US President Donald Trump will enforce new tariffs starting Saturday, imposing a 25% duty on imports from Canada and Mexico and a 10% tariff on goods from China, the White House announced.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-117 Tue, 28 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/government-reduces-aib-stake-and-hints-at-possible-exit-this-year-article-117.aspx The Irish government has reduced its stake in AIB Group from 17.5% to 12.5% and may completely exit its position in the bank later this year, Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe announced today.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-114 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/corporate-insolvencies-hit-highest-level-since-2016-article-114.aspx A total of 875 corporate insolvencies were recorded last year, marking the highest level since 2016, according to new figures from Deloitte. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) remain the hardest hit.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-115 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/grid-constraints-reduce-wind-energys-share-of-electricity-supply-article-115.aspx Wind energy's contribution to Ireland’s electricity supply declined in 2024 due to grid constraints, according to Wind Energy Ireland.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-116 Sun, 12 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-food-and-drink-exports-reach-record-high-reports-bord-bia-article-116.aspx Irish food, drink and horticulture exports were worth €17 billion last year, according to Bord Bia - a record high.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-113 Tue, 07 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/euro-zone-inflation-rises-in-december-driven-by-higher-energy-costs-article-113.aspx Euro zone inflation edged up in December, marking a slight but expected increase that is unlikely to derail the European Central Bank's (ECB) trajectory of further interest rate cuts.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-112 Sat, 28 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/eu-implements-common-charger-legislation-article-112.aspx New EU rules mandating a common USB-C charging port for mobile phones and other electronic devices have officially come into effect.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-111 Fri, 27 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/nearly-400m-in-grant-support-distributed-to-smes-article-111.aspx Nearly €400 million has been disbursed this year to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) through the Power Up Grant and the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Scheme, providing critical support during a challenging year for small businesses.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-110 Mon, 23 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/apple-nears-4-trillion-valuation-amid-investor-confidence-in-ai-advancements-article-110.aspx Apple is nearing a historic $4 trillion stock market valuation, driven by investor optimism over its advancements in artificial intelligence aimed at revitalizing stagnant iPhone sales.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-109 Sat, 14 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-inflation-rate-article-109.aspx Prices in Ireland increased by 1 percent in the year leading up to November 2024, according to the Central Statistics Office (CSO). ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-107 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/ecb-poised-for-fourth-interest-rate-cut-this-year-article-107.aspx The European Central Bank (ECB) is widely anticipated to reduce interest rates by 0.25% today, bringing rates down from 3.25% to 3%.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-108 Thu, 12 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/esri-warns-house-prices-overvalued-by-8-10-article-108.aspx Irish property prices are estimated to be overvalued by 8% to 10%, according to the Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) in its latest Quarterly Economic Commentary. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-106 Sat, 07 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/over-400000-credit-card-holders-continue-to-face-aprs-exceeding-23-article-106.aspx A review conducted by the Central Bank has revealed that over 400,000 of Ireland's approximately 1.3 million credit card accounts are subject to Annual Percentage Rates (APRs) exceeding 23%.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-105 Mon, 25 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/applegreen-announces-1-billion-investment-for-expansion-in-ireland-uk-and-us-article-105.aspx Fuel and forecourt retailer Applegreen has unveiled a €1 billion investment strategy to expand its operations over the next five years. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-104 Thu, 14 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/construction-sector-operating-at-77-capacity-amid-high-demand-article-104.aspx The Irish construction industry is currently operating at roughly 75% capacity, despite high demand for new housing and infrastructure projects]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-102 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/plans-submitted-for-141m-solar-farm-on-428-acre-site-in-co-kildare-article-102.aspx Plans have been submitted for a €141 million solar farm project in County Kildare, covering 428 acres across the townlands of Cadamstown, Ballina, Clonuff, and Garrisker. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-103 Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/bitcoin-surges-above-86000-as-trumps-election-fuels-crypto-boom-article-103.aspx Bitcoin Hits Record High Above $86,000 Amid Optimism Over Pro-Crypto US Policies]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-101 Tue, 29 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/nvidia-surpasses-apple-to-become-the-worlds-most-valuable-publicly-traded-company-article-101.aspx Nvidia has overtaken Apple to become the world's most valuable company, thanks to a record surge in its stock driven by soaring demand for its new AI super-computing chips.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-100 Fri, 25 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/diageo-is-set-to-invest-30-million-in-its-brewery-to-accommodate-the-surging-demand-for-guinness-0-article-100.aspx Diageo is set to invest €30 million in its St James's Gate brewery to meet the growing demand for non-alcoholic Guinness. Sales of Guinness 0.0 on draft saw a nearly 49% increase last year, reflecting a broader trend toward non-alcoholic beverages.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-99 Thu, 24 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/the-irish-data-protection-authority-has-fined-linkedin-310-million-article-99.aspx The Irish Data Protection Commission (DPC) has imposed a total of €310 million in fines on LinkedIn, following an investigation into the platform's handling of users' personal data for behavioral analysis and targeted advertising.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-98 Mon, 21 Oct 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/irish-smes-cite-staffing-energy-expenses-and-access-to-finance-as-major-concerns-article-98.aspx Access to skilled staff, high energy and transport costs, and access to finance are the biggest risks identified by Irish SMEs in a survey by the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI), the State’s promotional financial institution.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-97 Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/influence-of-ai-technologies-for-business-in-ireland-article-97.aspx AI technologies are profoundly impacting businesses in Ireland, spanning various sectors such as finance, healthcare, retail, manufacturing, and more.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-96 Thu, 23 May 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/it-business-in-ireland-in-2024-article-96.aspx The IT business landscape in Ireland in 2024 is characterized by significant growth and innovation, driven by several key factors including government support, a robust startup ecosystem, and advancements in digital technology.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-95 Mon, 22 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/a-third-of-new-startup-businesses-disappear-within-four-years-article-95.aspx According to new research, one-third of all new businesses fail during the first four years of operation.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-94 Wed, 17 Jan 2024 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/a-significant-increase-in-the-number-of-houses-being-bulk-bought-in-ireland-article-94.aspx According to new data, the number of properties bulk-bought by investors has climbed dramatically in the last three years, despite an additional 10% levy imposed by funds to discourage the activity.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-93 Mon, 18 Dec 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/as-part-of-a-100-million-makeover-the-st-stephens-green-shopping-mall-will-be-renovated-article-93.aspx Dublin City Council has approved a €100 million makeover of the famous and 'outdated' St Stephen's Green shopping centre.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-92 Tue, 07 Nov 2023 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/as-fares-increase-ryanair-anticipates-record-yearly-profit-and-pledges-a-regular-dividend-article-92.aspx Ryanair announced that it anticipates posting a record annual profit and that it will pay investors a dividend on a regular basis for the first time. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-91 Tue, 30 Mar 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/which-is-the-right-business-for-you-article-91.aspx If you have just started out with your home business or even if you are a home business veteran, there is ONLY one very important reason that will determine your failure or success...]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-90 Tue, 02 Feb 2021 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/managing-customer-expectations-article-90.aspx Do you often have the thought that your business would operate so much better without customers and all their demands? ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-89 Tue, 22 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/increase-profits-article-89.aspx In today’s competitive business environment it is essential to find ways to reduce costs and increase revenues while keeping productivity and quality high. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-88 Sat, 05 Dec 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/small-business-mistakes-article-88.aspx Here’s an interesting notion: Do you realize that there are mistakes you can make at various stages of your business’ growth that can be slowly killing it for months or even years if you don’t watch for them? ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-87 Mon, 13 Jul 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/internet-business-lies-article-87.aspx You have heard from people saying Internet Business is a waste of time, you will not make any money, there is no real money to be made online.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-86 Tue, 23 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/secrets-to-better-time-management-for-entrepreneurs-article-86.aspx Successful people are very careful about how they spend their time. No matter how you slice it, we all have 24 hours in a day, so the key lies in learning to use our time wisely. ]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-85 Sat, 20 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/questions-to-consider-when-growing-your-business-article-85.aspx Here's a provocation for the coming year, decade, century or millennium. By now, you've set a working direction for the year, established clear-cut objectives. Your first-iteration plan to reach them should be in place.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-84 Fri, 19 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/how-to-finance-your-small-business-start-up-article-84.aspx Finding the finance to get a small business off the ground is a major issue for any potential small business but there are a number of sources you can tap into.]]> www.linkbusiness.ie-83 Thu, 18 Jun 2020 00:00:00 GMT https://www.linkbusiness.ie/directory/free-online-advertising-channels-article-83.aspx What a wonderful invention it is, this thing we call the Internet! If you would just take your time to know your way around, you could discover a lot of premium products and services being offered for free. ]]>