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How Skillnet Ireland Is Helping Irish Businesses Get Ahead of the AI Curve — And Why the Window Is Now

Skillnet Ireland's 2025 Annual Report confirms 84,515 workers trained across 23,000 businesses at a €74 million investment. Its new strategy places AI integration at the centre of Irish SME competitiveness.

Your Business · 4 min read · 23 July 2026
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94% of Irish Construction Firms Hit by Rising Costs — Here's What It Means for Every Business That Builds

The CIF Q2 2026 Outlook Survey reveals 94% of firms faced raw material cost increases in Q1, with 96% expecting further rises. Labour costs are climbing too, and two-thirds of firms have already raised project pricing.

Analysis · 5 min read
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Ireland's VAT Cut for Hospitality Is Three Weeks Away — What It Means for Businesses and Visitors

From 1 July 2026, VAT on food and catering services in Ireland drops permanently from 13.5% to 9%. It is the most significant change to the cost of eating out in Ireland in three years.

Analysis · 4 min read
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The €560 Million Government Loan Scheme Closing in 24 Days — What Every Irish Business Needs to Know

The SBCI Growth and Sustainability Loan Scheme closes on 30 June 2026 — or sooner if fully subscribed. With AIB and Bank of Ireland already paused, the window for Irish SMEs is narrowing fast.

Analysis · 6 min read
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Budget 2026: What Irish SMEs Actually Need to Know

Beyond the headline numbers, Budget 2026 contains a handful of changes that will land directly on the payroll, the P&L and the cash flow of every Irish small business this year.

Analysis · 4 min read
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Are You Eligible for a LEO Grant in 2026? What Irish Business Owners Get Wrong

Every county in Ireland has a Local Enterprise Office — yet thousands of business owners miss out. Here is what you need to know about LEO grant eligibility in 2026.

Guide · 5 min read
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How to Start Exporting from Ireland in 2026 — A Practical Guide for Irish SMEs

The Get Exporting programme, market choice, and funding supports Irish SMEs need to know.

Guide · 4 min read
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The Irish Business Funding Nobody Is Talking About — And How to Access It in 2026

A plain-language guide to Irish government funding and grants for SMEs in 2026 — Enterprise Ireland, SBCI, Skillnet and more.

Guide · 5 min read
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What Happens During a Revenue Audit in Ireland — And How to Make Sure Your Business Is Ready

A practical guide for Irish SMEs on what triggers a Revenue audit, what the process looks like, and how to get your records ready.

Guide · 4 min read
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What Does It Actually Cost to Hire Someone in Ireland in 2026?

The salary you offer is only the starting point. Here is the full cost picture for first-time employers in Ireland in 2026.

Guide · 5 min read
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Access to Finance for Irish Businesses Has Never Been Broader. Here Is Everything Available Right Now.

Bank lending is up. Credit unions have tripled their capacity. A €560 million government loan scheme is open. Enterprise Ireland has €250 million in equity funding. The full picture of Irish business finance in 2026.

Analysis · 4 min read
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