Entries by Business & Finance

The Evolution of Dublin’s Silicon Docks

What was once a symbol of industrial decline, Dublin’s docklands has become one of the most prosperous areas of the country, a symbol of how far Ireland has come in it’s recovery from the financial crisis of the 2000’s. Over the past ten years the tech scene in Dublin has gone from strength to strength. […]

Marketing = Quality over Quantity

Size is crucial for many things in life – but not for marketing. What’s the first thing that comes into your head when you hear marketing? For many, their response is advertising. There’s no denying that advertising and marketing have similarities and will often be found operating under the same department. But the truth is, […]

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Bridging The Gap Between Global Corporations & Startups

The underlying goal both global corporations and startups share is the creation of value for their company, their end consumers, and their specific industry as a whole. However the gap between the two groups of innovators has yet to be closed. Global corporations and startups have the potential to bring each other game changing opportunities […]

The Appeal of Dublin as a Location for International Businesses

Dublin – Ireland’s capital city – is one of the world’s most visited cities by tourists far and wide. The home of Guinness, U2 and other internationally recognised icons sees thousands of visitors to its streets every month. Ireland’s cultural heritage has also helped put Dublin on the map, with Irish roots found in every […]

Fintech In Ireland

One of the most demanding qualities of modern technology is speed. If you’re designing something that you want people to use, it is essential that it completes its function fast and efficiently. When it comes to financial technology there is little room for error. That is why Ireland’s Silicon Docks have become home to dozens […]

The Best Bars & Nightclubs for anyone visiting Dublin

Ireland has become an undisputed centre of excellence in the tech world, with 9 of the Top 10 global software companies choosing to make it their European home and the growing surge in Tech startups, enticing more and more people to come to our shores. Dublin, in particular, has benefited from the influx of workers […]

Five Digital Marketing Trends For 2017

  Iris Daly Head of Digital at eir Business @eirBusiness   Digital marketing has become a lightning fast world where changes and innovation happen at the speed of light. It’s exhilarating and a little overwhelming. Iris Daly, Head of Digital at eir Business gives you the lowdown on the trends brands can expect to see […]

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Gary Vee: The Man Leading The Millennials and Beyond

As a serial investor in some of the world’s biggest tech companies such as Snapchat, Facebook, and Uber, Gary Vaynerchuk knows where consumers are going to go before they get there.  Gary Vaynerchuk built his empire on the foundation of balancing the cultural differences of the baby boomers and the millennials and with that bore, Vaynermedia, one of […]

The Move to Regulate Fintech

Financial technology — known more commonly as fintech — is attracting a lot of attention globally, but there are arguments that regulation for the phenomenon must be developed at a rapid rate in order to facilitate the burgeoning industry. Financial technology – fintech – is one of the most lucrative terms in recent years. Since […]

3D-Printing in Fashion

John Lasseter said that “The art challenges the technology, and the technology inspires the art.” This quote is applicable now more than ever to the creative and burgeoning industry that is fashtech. It is a common misconception that there are two types of thinkers in the world; a vertical thinker who is known for being […]

It’s time to take a break before you burnout

French workers are now entitled to “disconnect” from work while at home to decrease the chances of employees suffering burnout. As of 1st January, French workers employed by companies with 50 or more employees can negotiate when they have the right to digitally disconnect, and will not be required to answer emails, messages, phone calls […]

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Smart cities could improve our lives

Experimentation with smart cities has only recently commenced but it could be used to help fight crime, reduce the hassle of commuting, and improve the overall quality of life. The city of Padova in northern Italy is probably best known as the setting for much of Shakespeare’s The Taming of the Shrew, its renowned university […]