Cork-Based Credit Control Specialist Expands Services Nationwide
Cork-based Remedy Credit Control Solutions, founded by Denise O’Gorman, is making waves in the Irish and UK business community with the expansion of its credit control and debt management services. Having already supported over 100 businesses across multiple sectors, Remedy...
74% of Irish SMEs fear failing a WRC inspection, HRLocker research warns
Dublin, Ireland – 19 January 2026 – Research from HRLocker reveals that three-quarters of Irish SMEs believe they would fail an unannounced Workplace Relations Commission (WRC) inspection, highlighting a widespread confidence gap. The Irish SME HR Report, based on a...
Trident Controls Limited nominated for the 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards
Naas Company Trident Controls Ltd Shortlisted for 2026 Guaranteed Irish Business Awards proudly sponsored by PTSB. Thursday, January 8th, 2026: Trident Controls Ltd is delighted to be shortlisted in the Guaranteed Irish House Supply Chain category, sponsored by Pipelife, for...
Start 2026 with Stronger Cashflow: Your January Credit Control Solution
The start of the year is often when cashflow pain hits hardest. Unpaid invoices linger. Time is spent chasing payments instead of growing your business. And yet, many business owners wait — hoping things will sort themselves out. Here’s the...
Derisking the Procurement of Distribution Services
Lessons from the Fastway Couriers Ireland Collapse The recent receivership of Fastway Couriers (Ireland) in late October 2025 exposed a structural vulnerability in the Irish parcel-delivery market and revealed how exposed many SMEs, online retailers and smaller manufacturers remain when...
How Forward Contracts Give SMEs Control in Volatile Currency Markets
Irish SMEs are under financial pressure like never before. Rising costs, squeezed margins and fluctuating demand have created a trading environment where even small shifts in exchange rates can erode hard-earned profit. For ISME members trading with UK, US or...
International Payments: The Hidden Costs Undermining Irish SMEs
ISME members know better than most the pressures of running a small or medium-sized business. You juggle cash flow, manage staff, and push for growth in a competitive market. When dealing with overseas suppliers or clients, another challenge often slips...
HRLocker announces acquisition of Cork-based performance management solutions provider, WorkCompass
HRLocker, Ireland’s leading B2B SaaS Human Resources platform, has announced the acquisition of WorkCompass, a Cork-based performance management software provider best known for goals/OKRs, continuous feedback, coaching tools, surveys, and analytics. The multimillion euro deal builds on HRLocker’s momentum following...
HRLocker Research Reveals 40% of Irish Businesses Still Unaware of Gender Pay Gap Reporting Obligations
Dublin, 06 MARCH 2025 – Ahead of International Women’s Day 2025, new research from HRLocker reveals that 40% of firms in Ireland with 50 - 149 employees are unaware of their upcoming legal obligation to report on gender pay disparities....
7 Challenges Irish Businesses Face When Making Foreign Currency Payments
Irish businesses see international trade as crucial for growth, but cross-border payments come with many challenges, including hidden fees, uncompetitive exchange rates, and complex processes. Overcoming these obstacles is vital for businesses to thrive globally. 1. Currency Conversion Costs Smaller...
