If you missed last week's webinar you can watch back here: ISME X KOTA Auto Enrolment Webinar       ISME are delighted to introduce this essential webinar as part of the ISME 2025 Webinar Series, featuring keynote speakers Matthew...

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...

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...

We are delighted to welcome you once again to the ISME Annual Lunch, taking place this year at Fitzpatrick Castle Hotel, Dublin on Friday 28th November. This is an opportunity to connect with fellow entrepreneurs, business leaders, and SME champions...

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, 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...

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....

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...

Dublin, Ireland, 13th February 2025—HRLocker, Ireland’s leading B2B SaaS Human Resources platform, today announced its merger with Cork-based recruitment platform HireHive. The news comes just weeks after HRLocker announced its acquisition by ISH and indicates the prominent role the company...

Clare-based HR software company HRLocker has been acquired by ISH Group in a deal that is expected to support the company’s future growth. An exact value for the acquisition, which has been completed, was not disclosed by the Irish company,...