Full coverage: Entrepreneurship

Budget Day was initially disappointing, with red tape keeping tax measures intended to support start-ups accessible only to large corporations. But amendments to the Finance Bill show the mood music is changing.

The 13th edition of the Entrepreneur Experience, which matches emerging and seasoned entrepreneurs, took place in Cork last month. The network of entrepreneurs is extraordinary; so too is the trust between them.

Simon Coveney says he wants to help build a “new economy”. What does it look like, and where does Budget 2024 fit into the plan? The Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Employment sets out his case.

Ahead of this year’s Entrepreneur Experience, event co-captain Rena Maycock reflects on what she learned from participating in the event, explaining that what she found in Ballymaloe was a carefully curated collection of givers.

Each year, 24 emerging businesses spend 24 hours with seasoned entrepreneurs at the Entrepreneur Experience. As the deadline for applications nears, co-captain Jim Barry talks about this year's event, learning from others and the future of his own eponymous retail business.

In 2018, recent graduate Niamh Tallon started a website to write about women’s sports. Little did she know that her hobby would turn into one of Ireland’s fastest-growing sports media brands. She talks about monetising her platform and where Her Sport is headed.

When Giselle Makinde left Brazil, she knew she would find work anywhere as a trained chef. However, she didn’t expect to own an Irish business turning surplus ingredients into high-end ice cream.

Exactly two years ago, the team arrived early to our temporary office to launch The Currency. Within hours, Stripe thought we were money launderers and Communicorp had banned us from their radio stations. Still, we ended the day sipping champagne and planning the next story.

Ireland’s CGT rate has been increased four times in 12 years, is among the highest in the world, and is an ongoing flashpoint between business and policymakers. With budget negotiations underway, will the government reduce the 33% rate? Or will they tinker with reliefs?

Each year, 24 emerging businesses spend 24 hours with seasoned entrepreneurs at the Entrepreneur Experience. As the deadline for applications nears, Pete Smyth, the founder of investment firm Broadlake and the captain of the event, explains how it benefits both fledgling and established company founders.