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A COMPREHENSIVE SERIES OF ARTICLES ON THIS TOPIC

Ai technology, Artificial Intelligence. Let artificial intelligence help create what you want, Future technology concept.
Digitalisation is no longer an option but a necessity for businesses seeking to thrive
Implementing artificial intelligence a complex process requiring planning and co-ordination across the organisation

Thu, 27 Mar, 2025

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Selling is the best option when there’s no one obvious to take the reins
The sale of a family enterprise can be a complex proposition, so planning and advice are key

Wed, 26 Mar, 2025

Supermacs enjoys record year as profits jump to €43.6m
Supermacs enjoys record year as profits jump to €43.6m
Accumulated profits at the end of December last totalled €253m

Wed, 06 Nov, 2024

Capital gains tax: Proposed change 'could create a succession cliff edge for family firms'
Capital gains tax: Proposed change 'could create a succession cliff edge for family firms'
Prior to Budget 2025, the Government is being urged not to apply CGT liability to transfers of family business worth more than €10m

Fri, 23 Aug, 2024

'Funerals have always been part of our family': Meet one of Ireland's youngest embalmers 
'Funerals have always been part of our family': Meet one of Ireland's youngest embalmers 
Having come from a long line of funeral directors and embalmers, Ronan Conneely has always been passionate about the family business — or rather family businesses.

Sun, 07 Jul, 2024

Family Business: Personal touch is key for trading success
Family Business: Personal touch is key for trading success
Family businesses are driven by a ‘small is beautiful’ ethos, as leaders in the sector explain to John Daly

Tue, 02 Apr, 2024

Family Business: An alternative solution to the succession issue
Family Business: An alternative solution to the succession issue
A third of SME owners are aged over 60, many with no obvious successor. Rob Forsyth of Elevate Capital has an alternative plan

Mon, 01 Apr, 2024

A well planned transition is key to sustaining business success
A well planned transition is key to sustaining business success
It takes a solid plan to maintain the long-term health of a business, as company owners and leading advisors explain to John Daly

Fri, 29 Mar, 2024

The Godfather’s business lessons are still good 50 years on
The Godfather’s business lessons are still good 50 years on
Don Vito Corleone's succinct phrases could well merit a module taught in the world’s business schools, advises John Daly

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Wisdom shared in passing the baton between generations
Wisdom shared in passing the baton between generations
Sharing wisdom between generations is vital to family business success, as leading hoteliers and industry advisers tell John Daly

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Commission is needed to review public spending, says Family Business Network 
Commission is needed to review public spending, says Family Business Network 
John McGrane of the Family Business Network is calling for a new Commission to review the unprecedented rate at which State expenditure has risen over the past decade

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

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Family Business: Cybercrime is a major threat to small enterprises
Hacking, phishing, online scams, and other variations of cybercrime are thought to be the most prevalent financial crimes in Ireland, experts warn small business owners

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

Family Business: Partnership puts company on a solid foundation
Family Business: Partnership puts company on a solid foundation
Even the most single-minded entrepreneur benefits from a second opinion, business owners and professional advisors tell John Daly

Thu, 28 Mar, 2024

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Europe’s family-run businesses at odds over digital future
SMEs as a collective account for 99% of all European enterprises, with the majority family-run, according to the European Parliament

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

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Family Business: Leaders think smarter in turbulent times
Sustaining business growth in a challenging marketplace requires a robust, efficient strategy, as leading professional advisers tell John Daly

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Family businesses play a central role in the Irish economy
Family businesses play a central role in the Irish economy
Almost 30% of founder, first generation family businesses grow to second generation, far stronger than non-family startup survival rates

Wed, 27 Mar, 2024

Shaws Launch Christmas Cookbook with Special Olympics Ireland
Department stores Shaws earns €2.5m in profits as revenues grow to €68m
Accounts filed by the family-owned Shaw and Sons Ltd show that revenues increased from €52.8m in the previous year

Thu, 28 Dec, 2023

Family business: Innovating quickly, a real recipe for success
Family business: Innovating quickly, a real recipe for success
The ability to engage with change is vital in business, say the owners of successful family firms Timbertrove and Dualtron

Wed, 05 Apr, 2023

Delivering great service helps sustain a loyal customer base
Delivering great service helps sustain a loyal customer base
Family business: Staying ahead of the customer’s needs is vital for any business, say the managers of Bradys of Castleknock

Tue, 04 Apr, 2023

Family business: An adaptable blueprint for challenging times
Family business: An adaptable blueprint for challenging times
Business owners must update their plans in line with market realities, says  John O’Driscoll of Blueprint Financial Planning

Mon, 03 Apr, 2023

The Family Farm
John Daly: Good communication key to future of family farm business
All parties need to be fully involved in any farm succession plan, as Donal Whelton of AIB explains 

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

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Family business: Strategies for current market, long-term exit
Family business owners must regularly stress test their financial and cash flow projections, as well as work towards long-term strategies, say experts 

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

Family business: Glenilen Farm, dedicated to ‘doing it right’ 
Family business: Glenilen Farm, dedicated to ‘doing it right’ 
Valerie and Alan Kingston of Glenilen Farm say their customers care deeply about the environment. They talk to John Daly

Sun, 02 Apr, 2023

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Family business: Your paths to tax-smart business transfer
Business owners need to study the most tax-efficient options for business succession, says Eoin Hassett of ITC 

Sat, 01 Apr, 2023

Family firms have the agility and skills they need to succeed
Family firms have the agility and skills they need to succeed
Irish family businesses are keenly aware of the need to have the in-house skills to sustain success for future generations

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Small business
Resilience is driving the success story of Irish family business 
Strategic plans on executive structure, finances and succession are key for any family business, say leading business analysts

Fri, 31 Mar, 2023

Logan Roy’s colourful mantras for family business success
Logan Roy’s colourful mantras for family business success
John Daly looks at the standout one-liners from Logan Roy, the lead character in the TV series ‘Succession’

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

Family business: Change is a constant for every small firm
Family business: Change is a constant for every small firm
Nothing in business stays the same, as bestselling author Paul Keogh and David O’Kelly of KPMG explain

Thu, 30 Mar, 2023

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Bernard O'Shea: What's in a name? Getting left behind or taking a lover in Urlingford
Having a baby soon? You might spare a thought for Bernard. Ah, go on...

Mon, 22 Aug, 2022

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Bernard O'Shea: Why slime-making could be precisely the stress reliever you are looking for
An hour with the gooey stuff? It's a prescription for happiness. Like baking without the hassle. 

Thu, 04 Aug, 2022

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Richard Hogan: Vapes aimed at children hide behind 'smoke and mirrors' 
Sweet-flavoured vaping devices are increasingly marketed to teens and pre-teens. As parents, we must protect our children from this risky, addictive fad

Wed, 03 Aug, 2022

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Richard Hogan: Financial strain takes emotional toll on families
Parents can often feel obliged to maintain the lifestyle their children have become accustomed to

Thu, 28 Jul, 2022

Homespun business driving Ireland’s economic revival
Homespun business driving Ireland’s economic revival
Ireland's 160,000 family businesses employ 938,000 people, generating around 50% of the nation’s wealth. John Daly talks to industry experts who explain the sector's vital economic role

Sun, 22 May, 2022

Quality key to success in food, says popular takeaway owner
Quality key to success in food, says popular takeaway owner
“Finding staff has been a big problem going back to the start of the pandemic, so I’m very fortunate to have the parents’ advice and experience to lean on," says popular takeaway manager

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Sisters taking property business to new heights
Sisters taking property business to new heights
“Dad has retired from the business, so we are running it ourselves now, but Dad is always on hand to help where his experience is needed"

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Eco-smart family business perks up for global markets
Eco-smart family business perks up for global markets
“Our Local Enterprise Office could not have been more supportive, with excellent mentors advising me how to take Monkey Cups to the next level” 

Sat, 21 May, 2022

Constant evolution in family business moving with the times
Constant evolution in family business moving with the times
“We are a relatively young family business in comparison to many, but we have coped with recessions, foot and mouth disease and flooding"

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Women in business, surviving and thriving with sound advice
Women in business, surviving and thriving with sound advice
“Sometimes as women, our self-belief can falter and this is where the belief of our network colleagues can be invaluable to push us forward," says Network Ireland president

Fri, 20 May, 2022

Bringing the family business forward to a new generation
Bringing the family business forward to a new generation
“Everyone is driven to serve our customers, always going the extra mile. Nobody sits still for long in the hotel business,” says Helen Wycherley of the Celtic Ross Hotel

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Family firms show depth of their resilience in time of crisis
Family firms show depth of their resilience in time of crisis
Leading industry advisors explain how Ireland's family business owners have reacted to recent global crises to navigate their way to survive and thrive

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Family business: Seeking expert advice key to sustained success
Family business: Seeking expert advice key to sustained success
We talk to leading business advisors, who offer valuable insights on the choices open to family business owners

Thu, 19 May, 2022

Where are we going? Tourist Sign.
They have been the backbone of the tourism industry but Ireland's B&Bs face an uncertain future
The bed & breakfast sector, largely built by women, faces unique challenges — but the people who welcome paying guests into their family homes are remarkably hopeful for the future

Sat, 19 Mar, 2022

Woman doing online shopping at Christmas: she is sitting on the sofa at home, connecting with her laptop and holding a credit ca
'Shopping online doesn't mean you can't support local'
Meta research shows consumers are increasingly using social media to inform purchasing decisions and to communicate with Irish SMEs from which want to buy

Fri, 10 Dec, 2021

Working in carpenter workshop during pandemic
Majority of family-owned businesses planning to hire new staff
Taxation was ranked as the number one concern of the sector, with high levels of Capital Gains Tax and the Capital Acquisitions Tax acting as key obstacles to growth

Thu, 16 Sep, 2021

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