Price on Demand: The growth of 'dynamic pricing' We're familiar with it when booking flights, but now 'dynamic pricing' is creeping into more parts of our lives, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 15 Nov
Sunk Cost: Seafood sales sink on higher prices Irish people's love of seafood is being tested by a dramatic rise in the cost of fish, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 21 Sep
Movie, business: The new wave of films about firms The business world has long been a rich source of material for Hollywood, with even seemingly obscure stories telling us something about the human condition, … Business • 23 Aug
The Bluey Bump: The kids cartoons that make billions Kids cartoons can be loved and loathed in equal measure – but when one becomes a big hit it can often transform into a billion … Business • 26 Jul
Higher Charge: Is it cheaper to buy an electric car? With the Government's electric car grant about to fall, can drivers really save money by switching away from petrol or diesel? Business • 14 Jun
Tesco's PR masterstroke puts price pressure on rivals Tesco's Big Bang price-cut may not quite be as good as it seems, but there's no doubt that it's put other retailers on the back-foot, … Business • 10 Jun
Pretty Price: The rising cost of toiletries & cosmetics They may not get as much attention as food, drink and energy, but the cost of toiletries, hygiene products and cosmetics have also seen significant … Business • 28 May
Brand Aid: Why firms rebrand, and why some fail Rebrands have been a long-standing tactic for businesses looking to revitalise their image, or shake off a bad reputation, but they can often go wrong, … Business • 04 May
Reality check: Firms look to go beyond the metaverse While Mark Zuckerberg's vision of a digital future has faltered, many firms here have already found practical applications for augmented and virtual reality technology, writes … Business • 25 Mar
Succession Plan: The real world of family firm bust-ups It's not a thing of fiction – the issue of succession has plagued family businesses of every size, all around the world, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 22 Mar
Beyond Yellow Pack: The own brand grocery revival Own brand goods were once the butt of the joke of Irish groceries, but improved quality and challenging times have seen consumers here embrace these … Business • 29 Oct 22
Time for a Tech-Up: The growth of health gadgets Technology is becoming a bigger part of how we manage our health and well-being, but there are risks inherent in that shift, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 23 Oct 22
Power Plan: How to get the most out of a smart meter With nearly one million households now switched over to smart electricity meters, many are still in the dark about what the new system can do … Business • 08 Oct 22
Coining it: What currency shifts mean for Ireland The euro is getting weaker against the dollar but stronger against the pound, which is having a strange impact on the global buying power of … Business • 02 Oct 22
Pounded: What happened to British markets this week Some level of calm has returned to Britain's financial markets after a frantic few days but the crisis is far from over, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 01 Oct 22
Can Ireland's bumper savings be put to good use? Irish household amassed a significant nest egg over the course of the pandemic, but options for how best to take advantage of that are limited, … Business • 25 Sep 22
Cheap trips: Can cross-border shopping save you money? Rising consumer prices may lead some shoppers north in search of bargains, but it's not the guaranteed money-saver it may have been in the past, … Business • 18 Sep 22
Budget Gadgets: How tech can help you cut costs Most people would think of their tech as a drain on their resources, but there are ways to make it work in your favour when … Business • 11 Sep 22
Eco-lie: Beware of greenwashing when living sustainably With consumers keen to live a greener life – and willing to pay a premium to make that happen - some companies are taking short-cuts … Business • 30 Jul 22
Rude Health: How wellness has become big business People have become more health-focused - particularly since the start of the pandemic - which has helped the 'wellness industry' to boom, writes Adam Maguire. Business • 24 Jun 22
Firms balance reputation and revenue in response to war Russia's attack on Ukraine prompted many firms to voluntarily cut their ties with Moscow, underlining the growing role of ethics in businesses' decision-making, writes Adam … Business • 13 Mar 22
Taxing times: How Covid has impacted Pay & File returns The pandemic has given most businesses plenty to worry about, so a hefty tax bill is even less welcome than normal. However a number of … Business • 16 Oct 20
Ripples of Facebook ad boycott likely reach Ireland The companies that help Facebook to earn billions of dollars a year are in open revolt against the social media giant. Whatever way the row … Business • 11 Jul 20
Bank charges: How to cut the fees you pay to your bank AIB this week announced changes to its current account fees - ending free banking for many and introducing a charge on contactless payments for the … Business • 14 Mar 20
Can power napping solve e-car charging challenge? Automakers around the world are pushing hard for new networks that can charge electric cars fast. Business • 28 Aug 19