Rockwell, which manages €250 million on behalf of about 6,500 clients, teamed up with The Currency for a survey of 450 SME owners. Founder Robert Whelan talks through the findings of the survey and tells his own business story.
The volume of assets realised through members’ voluntary liquidations has increased nearly 30-fold during the first five months of this year. Why do so many shareholders agree to shut down their company and walk with the cash?
There are thousands of small craft businesses around Ireland, the vast majority of which are outside Dublin. As the economy gradually begins to reopen, the industry is hopeful for a return to normality – but conscious of the challenges ahead.
At Intro Matchmaking, Fergal and I have taken drastic steps to keep the business Intro going during this crisis. Like many, we have made tough decisions, negotiated deals and are searching for creative ways to find our way through.
Investment into Local Enterprise Office clients increased from €18.2 million in 2018 to €20 million in 2019.
It is easy to lose sight of the significant impact that threats of litigation can have, and we owe it to ourselves to be more thoughtful. We should think, before going legal, about the consequences of such belligerent moves.
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