Many business owners who put their exit on hold because of the economic downturn are only now re-establishing a good trading record. To achieve the optimum exit strategy, planning should begin as early as possible, writes Margaret O’Brien

The area of franchising is thriving, with individuals keen to develop as business people within the supportive franchising community, writes Margaret O’Brien

Sherry FitzGerald Countrywide is looking to recruit new franchisees in many parts of the country, but particularly along the Wild Atlantic Way

Businesses trading with Britain must be as focused as possible when it comes to meeting the challenges posed by Brexit, according to Katharine Byrne, corporate finance partner with BDO, writes Margaret O’Brien

More than €1.2bn in goods and services is traded between Britain and Ireland every week and that relationship will continue post-Brexit, albeit with complications, according to the Irish Exporters Association

The Workplace Relations Commission set up in October 2015 has started to make an impact, writes Margaret O’Brien

Whether a pension scheme is defined benefit or defined contribution, there are equally difficult challenges to be faced

James Kavanagh of Trustee Decisions warns of an uncertain future ahead for the Irish pension system, writes Margaret O’Brien

No longer the preserve of larger companies, good corporate governance is not a box-ticking exercise – it's about doing the right thing, writes Margaret O’Brien

We are in a position to be a world leader in ship leasing, help feed the 8 billion people who will need seafood by 2030 and meet the growing demand for fish in China, say experts, writes Margaret O’Brien

Since its establishment in 2013, the Marine and Renewable Energy Research, Development and Innovation Centre has developed a wide range of successful partnerships, writes Margaret O’Brien

More than half the oxygen we breathe comes from the ocean, which regulates our climate and is an important source of food, jobs and opportunities, writes Margaret O’Brien

The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) has joined forces with SOLAS, the Further Education and Training Authority, to offer the ACCA Diploma in Accounting and Finance through its online learning portal, e-College

Degree holders are four times more likely to participate in lifelong learning, which needs to be promoted further in Ireland to widen participation

Despite the upheaval and disruption caused by the Brexit vote, the number of corporate deals has continued to increase across Europe, including Ireland

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