SME sector set for €75m boost from State lender
The SME sector is set for a €75m cash injection via a State lender, the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland (SBCI). The SBCI was set up to ensure favourable loan rates reached SMEs, by funnelling State-sourced money through banks and other lenders, who could then pass on the benefits. The €75m package is going to […]
Households to spend €1bn on groceries in December
Irish households are set to spend €1bn on groceries this December for the first time. Market researcher Kantar Worldpanel said Christmas day falling on a Tuesday will give retailers a festive bonus. “As the 25 December fell on a Monday last year, Friday and Saturday were the two biggest trading days for the major grocers. […]
‘Social media now top for news as mobiles driving digital growth’
Just how tough the present day has become for print US newspapers was underlined by some new research on news consumption in that market. According to the Pew Research Centre, social media platforms have now overtaken print newspapers as a news source for Americans – 20pc of US adults say they often get news via […]
Government launches initiative to support returning emigrants start businesses
The Government has launched an initiative to help returning emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland. The ‘Back for Business’ entrepreneur mentoring programme, which is being funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, runs over six months. It is designed for recently returned emigrants who have lived abroad for at least a year […]
Government launches initiative to support returning emigrants start businesses
The Government has launched an initiative to help returning emigrants start and develop businesses in Ireland. The ‘Back for Business’ entrepreneur mentoring programme, which is being funded by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, runs over six months. It is designed for recently returned emigrants who have lived abroad for at least a year […]