Business owners need to study the most tax-efficient options for business succession, says Eoin Hassett of ITC 

Irish family businesses are keenly aware of the need to have the in-house skills to sustain success for future generations

Strategic plans on executive structure, finances and succession are key for any family business, say leading business analysts

John Daly looks at the standout one-liners from Logan Roy, the lead character in the TV series ‘Succession’

Nothing in business stays the same, as bestselling author Paul Keogh and David O’Kelly of KPMG explain

Having a baby soon? You might spare a thought for Bernard. Ah, go on...

An hour with the gooey stuff? It's a prescription for happiness. Like baking without the hassle. 

Sweet-flavoured vaping devices are increasingly marketed to teens and pre-teens. As parents, we must protect our children from this risky, addictive fad

Parents can often feel obliged to maintain the lifestyle their children have become accustomed to

Ireland's 160,000 family businesses employ 938,000 people, generating around 50% of the nation’s wealth. John Daly talks to industry experts who explain the sector's vital economic role

“Finding staff has been a big problem going back to the start of the pandemic, so I’m very fortunate to have the parents’ advice and experience to lean on," says popular takeaway manager

“Dad has retired from the business, so we are running it ourselves now, but Dad is always on hand to help where his experience is needed"

“Our Local Enterprise Office could not have been more supportive, with excellent mentors advising me how to take Monkey Cups to the next level” 

“We are a relatively young family business in comparison to many, but we have coped with recessions, foot and mouth disease and flooding"

“Sometimes as women, our self-belief can falter and this is where the belief of our network colleagues can be invaluable to push us forward," says Network Ireland president

“Everyone is driven to serve our customers, always going the extra mile. Nobody sits still for long in the hotel business,” says Helen Wycherley of the Celtic Ross Hotel

Leading industry advisors explain how Ireland's family business owners have reacted to recent global crises to navigate their way to survive and thrive

We talk to leading business advisors, who offer valuable insights on the choices open to family business owners

The bed & breakfast sector, largely built by women, faces unique challenges — but the people who welcome paying guests into their family homes are remarkably hopeful for the future

Meta research shows consumers are increasingly using social media to inform purchasing decisions and to communicate with Irish SMEs from which want to buy

Taxation was ranked as the number one concern of the sector, with high levels of Capital Gains Tax and the Capital Acquisitions Tax acting as key obstacles to growth

Stephen Coppinger, solicitor, outlines the main considerations for any business around structuring debt collection

Fashion business says its growth during pandemic is linked to innovative delivery company

Shane Murphy has seen his delivery firm, One Stop Fulfillment, enjoy rapid growth as consumers switch to ordering online

With commercial property on the rise,  Karen Walsh, solicitor, outlines the main issues to consider before acquiring a new business premises

Stephen Coppinger, solicitor, looks at Family Law in Ireland as it governs ownership through personal highs and lows

Garden Centre thanks Google Ireland’s 'Grow with Google' initiative for timely upgrade of its online services

Kieran Coughlan, specialist business advisor, says early planning helps with a family business transfer, though many do not have that luxury

Family businesses employ more than 700,000 people in Ireland and generate about 50% of the country’s wealth. Around three-quarters of all Irish-owned enterprises are family businesses.

Karen Walsh, solicitor, draws a step-by-step legal road map to safeguard the assets and future health of any family business

Kieran Moynihan, managing partner and founder of Board Excellence, outlines the vital role the board plays in sustaining the success of Irish family businesses

Farm partnership has been a successful model for Tommy Cooke and his son Adam. They explain why to Aisling Kiernan

“A carefully designed plan will protect the senior farmer’s income, provide for family members and position the successor well," says IFAC

Led by three generations of the Hall family, Manguard Plus employs up to 1,300 people in Naas, Cork, Waterford and Belfast

Sara Bergin reflects on her role as a director of Bergins, the Dublin property consultants with a family ethos as part of its core values

Stephen Coppinger, solicitor, outlines key areas of Ireland's Employment Law that business owners need to fully understand

Family-owned Galway grocery chain Joyce’s Supermarkets has spent €20 million on Irish product lines in the past year

John Daly talks to a selection of business leaders with valuable advice to offer people at the helm of family-owned businesses

Brian Harty, tax consultant, explains the main tax implications guiding a family business as it considers its succession strategy

Lisa Quinlan is a natural at business, steadily expanding The Rolling Donut, a business she learned from an early age standing proudly beside her father

John McGrane, executive director with Family Business Network, says tax reforms can help family businesses restore economic confidence in Ireland

Colette Twomey looks back over decades of evolution within Clonakilty Black Pudding, years of both innovation and tradition