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Rajesh Ganesan, CEO of ManageEngine, has navigated the dot-com crash, the financial crisis and the pandemic. His message to business leaders? Plan for every scenario and don't get swept up in the hype

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#Leadership #AI #BusinessGrowth #Innovation
Leadership lessons from ManageEngine CEO | ThinkBusiness
ManageEngine CEO Rajesh Ganesan outlines Ireland growth plans, leadership lessons, AI risks, long-term strategy and preparing businesses for uncertainty.
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September 25, 2026 at 11:54 AM
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Barry Cullen of Silver Hill Duck joined the ThinkBusiness Podcast to share how the business has grown into one of Ireland's most successful food exporters

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#Blas #FoodIndustry #IrishBusiness #Exports #Agribusiness
Silver Hill: 6 ducks to tables in 32 countries | ThinkBusiness
Silver Hill Duck exports to 32 countries from Co Monaghan, processing 80,000 ducks weekly as a €40m expansion targets new markets and growth.
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September 25, 2026 at 3:02 PM
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Banking & Payments Federation Ireland's latest figures show 5,083 mortgages worth €1.678bn were approved in August 2026, with approval volumes rising 12.1% year on year and values increasing 15.3%

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#Housing #Mortgages #PropertyMarket #FirstTimeBuyers
Mortgage approvals hit record €1.7bn in August | ThinkBusiness
Irish mortgage approvals hit a record €1.7bn in August 2026, with first-time buyers driving growth as annual approvals surpass €18bn.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:07 AM
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44% of Irish SME online sales are cross-border.

Partition is becoming less and less relevant.

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44% of Irish SME online sales are cross-border | ThinkBusiness
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May 22, 2026 at 9:16 PM
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A new survey from leasing provider Drivalia finds that 91% of Irish businesses say fuel costs are influencing company vehicle decisions

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#IrishBusiness #FleetManagement #ElectricVehicles
Fuel costs drive fleet choices for most SMEs | ThinkBusiness
Nine in 10 Irish businesses say fuel costs are shaping fleet decisions, while rising insurance, EV infrastructure and management pressures persist.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:48 AM
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Irish aerospace delivers €4.6bn, 44k jobs | ThinkBusiness
Ireland showcases aerospace strength at Farnborough Airshow 2026 as Euram announces 45 new jobs and Enterprise Ireland pursues global growth opportunities.
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August 1, 2026 at 8:50 AM
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In the latest ThinkBusiness Podcast, we spoke with Google's Kira Brakhage about how Gemini Notebook (formerly NotebookLM) is helping small businesses punch above

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How SMEs can use Gemini Notebook | ThinkBusiness
Google's Kira Brakhage explains how Gemini Notebook can help SMEs automate research, onboarding and content creation at no cost to boost growth.
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August 7, 2026 at 10:02 AM
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New figures from the Construction Industry Federation reveal strong export growth across data centre, pharmaceutical and transport projects, but participation in public works remains a major challenge

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#Construction #Ireland #Housing #Infrastructure
Builders urge ‘relentless delivery’ | ThinkBusiness
Construction Industry Federation (CIF) warns Ireland faces a critical decade for delivery as Q3 survey shows strong export growth but 40% of construction firms avoid public works.
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September 23, 2026 at 11:36 AM
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New research from Expleo found that 72% of Irish business leaders are excited about the opportunities AI brings, up from 60% in July

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#AI #ArtificialIntelligence #IrishBusiness #Futureofwork
Irish AI optimism surges despite job fears | ThinkBusiness
AI optimism among Irish business leaders jumps to 72%, but concerns over job security, cybersecurity and AI governance remain high, says Expleo.
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September 22, 2026 at 10:56 AM
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Four Irish founders are heading to Silicon Valley after securing places in Y Combinator’s Summer 2026 batch, marking another milestone moment for Ireland’s startup ecosystem

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#Irish #Startups #Business #YCombinator #AI #Fintech
4 Irish founders join Y Combinator | ThinkBusiness
Four Irish founders join Y Combinator 2026 as Blueprints and ProvenMetal scale AI fintech and manufacturing startups from Dublin to Silicon Valley.
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June 23, 2026 at 11:25 AM
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Business has an amazing opportunity to lead on sustainability and inclusion – not just follow regulation, BITCI CEO Tomas Sercovich tells the latest ThinkBusiness #Podcast
#Sustainability #Leadership #ESG #ClimateAction #DiversityAndInclusion
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Tomas Sercovich: The business of change | ThinkBusiness
Tomas Sercovich shares insights on how Business in the Community Ireland drives sustainability, diversity, and climate action across Irish businesses.
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December 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
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🎮 Game on: Ireland's gaming industry has gone up a level - The European Commission has approved the expansion of Ireland's Digital Games Tax Credit

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#GamingIndustry #GameDevelopment #DigitalGames #Ireland
Tax boost for Irish games industry | ThinkBusiness
EU approves expansion of Ireland's Digital Games Tax Credit, supporting post-release game development, investment, innovation and sector growth.
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July 28, 2026 at 9:30 AM
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Stripe alumni write a new chapter in European fintech - Dublin-based startup Seapoint has raised €7.5m in seed funding

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#irish #Fintech #business #Startups #VentureCapital #StripeAlumni #EuropeanStartups #FundingNews
Dublin fintech Seapoint raises €7.5m | ThinkBusiness
Stripe alumni fintech Seapoint raises €7.5m in seed funding as it launches its financial operations platform to UK and Irish startup founders.
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April 21, 2026 at 9:47 AM
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One to watch: Read how a Limerick student entrepreneur is using technology, psychometric testing and a problem-solving mindset to help students make better educational choices and improve outcomes

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#IrishStartups #EdTech #Irish #Business
Limerick founder tackles college drop-out crisis | ThinkBusiness
Limerick entrepreneur Stephen McKeon built CourseCompass, a psychometric testing platform helping students choose courses and reduce college drop-out rates.
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July 10, 2026 at 12:34 PM
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ACORNS alumna Kate Costello, founder of Narrator & Co, launched the agency in 2021 and has achieved revenue growth every year since

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#Entrepreneurship #WomenInBusiness #MarketingStrategy #FractionalCMO
The fractional future of marketing | ThinkBusiness
ACORNS alumna and Galway native Kate Costello set up Narrator & Co in February 2021 after working in full-time digital marketing roles in London. She is now based in Kinvara, Co Galway. Having grown u...
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September 18, 2026 at 9:49 AM
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Ireland’s scaling companies have delivered a clear message to Government: Ireland faces a funding gap of more than €1.1 billion that is limiting the growth of indigenous businesses and future global success stories

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#Startups #ScaleUps #Budget2027
Ireland faces a €1.1bn scaling funding gap | ThinkBusiness
Ireland faces a €1.1bn scaling funding gap as Scale Ireland urges Budget 2027 action on pension investment, CGT reform and procurement policy.
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September 7, 2026 at 9:02 AM
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📻 New on the ThinkBusiness Podcast: Deborah Kelly, Partner and Head of Corporate at Addleshaw Goddard Ireland, says putting off succession planning can have serious consequences for businesses and families alike

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#FamilyBusiness #SuccessionPlanning
Irish family firms face succession reckoning | ThinkBusiness
Irish family firms face a succession challenge as founders retire. Deborah Kelly shares practical advice on leadership transition, tax planning and legacy.
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September 9, 2026 at 8:07 AM
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Glanua opens its first US office in Pennsylvania, plans 200 jobs and expects revenue to exceed €200m as international growth accelerates

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Glanua spearheads US growth with 200 jobs | ThinkBusiness
Glanua opens its first US office in Pennsylvania, plans 200 jobs and expects revenue to exceed €200m as international growth accelerates.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:10 AM
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Leitrim could attract 1,300 additional remote workers if it matches the national remote-working rate, according to a new ten-year economic strategy for the county

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#Leitrim #RemoteWorking #Broadband #NationalBroadbandPlan #RegionalDevelopment
Leitrim targets 1,300 remote workers | ThinkBusiness
Leitrim could attract 1,300 more remote workers through broadband rollout, according to a new economic strategy focused on jobs, talent and growth.
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September 25, 2026 at 9:32 AM
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Cruinn Diagnostics has taken its first major step into the UK market with the acquisition of Katalyst Diagnostics

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#Healthcare #Diagnostics #MedTech #HealthcareInnovation #BusinessGrowth #Acquisition
Cruinn Diagnostics acquires UK firm Katalyst | ThinkBusiness
Cruinn Diagnostics acquires UK-based Katalyst Diagnostics, creating a €50m group and supporting plans to expand across the UK, Ireland and Europe.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM
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⛽ Scaling in uncertainty: a tougher capital market reality for Irish tech 🤖

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CFO playbook for scaling in uncertain times | ThinkBusiness
How CFOs of scaling Irish tech firms are navigating fundraising, AI disruption and market volatility, with insights from Scale Ireland and JP Morgan.
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April 22, 2026 at 3:52 PM
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Paradyn creates 20 new jobs in Cork and Dublin - Paradyn anticipates growth in cybersecurity support, backup and disaster recovery, and cyber framework consultancy
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Paradyn creates 20 jobs in Cork and Dublin | ThinkBusiness
Irish cybersecurity business Paradyn has revealed plans to create 20 new jobs in Cork and Dublin in the next two years.
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November 22, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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🎙️ In the latest ThinkBusiness #Podcast, #entrepreneur Brian Lee shares how his journey with Freshly Chopped shaped the launch of TRYKA - a community-first fitness league designed for everyone from beginners to elite athletes 🏃
#irish #fitness #community
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Podcast: TRYKA founder fit for a challenge | ThinkBusiness
TRYKA founder Brian Lee shares how building Freshly Chopped led to launching Ireland’s new fitness race league for all levels, from beginners to elite athletes.
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October 10, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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Useful AI productivity tools for work - AI is taking the working world by storm. We look at some of the most popular productivity AI tools for businesses in the world today
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Useful AI productivity tools for work | ThinkBusiness
AI is taking the working world by storm. We look at some of the most popular productivity AI tools for businesses in the world today.
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November 28, 2024 at 12:15 PM
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Chambers Ireland has elected Natalie McGuinness as its new President, placing competitiveness and business growth at the centre of its agenda at a pivotal time for Irish enterprise

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#IrishBusiness #Competitiveness #SMEs
New Chambers President eyes competitiveness | ThinkBusiness
Natalie McGuinness has been elected President of Chambers Ireland, pledging to tackle competitiveness, AI disruption and business costs.
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September 24, 2026 at 10:18 AM