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Euro Zone Business Growth Waning In December Despite More Price Cuts

December 16th 2015

Today, a new survey showed Euro zone businesses ended the year on a glum note with growth slowing despite more price cutting, suggesting the European Central Bank’s loose monetary policy is still not having much effect. The ECB eased policy again earlier this month, cutting its deposit rate and extending an asset-buying programme. Markit’s Composite […]

Fastest Rise In Employment In Northern Ireland For 14 Months

December 16th 2015

A new report released by Ulster which looked at data from the Ulster Bank Northern Ireland shows a general pick-up in growth momentum. Output, new orders and employment all rose at faster rates than in the previous month, while backlogs of work increased for the first time since August. The headline seasonally adjusted Business Activity […]

Generating Employment through Communities Creating Jobs

December 14th 2015

If you’re interested in community or social enterprise in Ireland, then read the latest edition of the ‘Communities Creating Jobs’ newsletter. This edition offers further insights into the work of non-profits active in the country. The work and organisations profiled, show the real impacts being achieved by organisations large and small in their local communities! […]

Ten eLearning Facts to know this Friday!

December 11th 2015

As it’s Friday, we are sharing our favourite eLearning facts from the list compiled by Talent LMS: The term ‘eLearning’ has only been in existence since 1999, when the word was first utilised at a CBT system seminar. eLearning is one of the fastest growing industries in the world today and it will continue to […]

62% Of Irish Businesses Expect To Grow Revenues More Than 5% In 2016

December 09th 2015

Nearly two-thirds of Irish business leaders confirm that their revenue will grow more than 5% in the year ahead and a similar proportion expect to increase headcount. This is according to the latest PwC’s Business Barometer Survey carried out at its recent 2015 Business Forum attended by over 600 Irish business leaders. According to the […]

Retail Price Discounting Continues As Volume Of Sales Rises

December 08th 2015

A new report released today by Savills shows that the volume of sales in Ireland’s retail sector continues to rise. However, the consumer is still benefitting from price discounting. The report analysed the various subsets of the CSO Retail Sales Index and found that, while the volume of sales is up in all categories, prices […]

The Central Bank Has Warned That Irish Firms Could Be Affected By A Weakening Of Growth In China And Other Emerging Markets

December 08th 2015

The Central Bank has warned that Irish firms and the wider economy could be affected by a weakening of growth in China, and other emerging markets. Although the Irish economy has little direct exposure to these markets, a Chinese slowdown or disruption in emerging economies – particularly due to a rise in US interest rates […]

Shops Expect €130m Hike in Christmas Shopping

December 07th 2015

A new report carried out by business body Ibec shows that key industry gauges indicate this year will be the best Christmas for shops and businesses since 2008. Irish shoppers are likely to spend €4.05bn this year, up from €3.92bn in December 2014, it expects. That is an annual rise of over 3.5pc or €130m. […]

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