Knowledge Hub

Business leaders are actively seeking robust strategies to not just manage the business costs, but focus on growth.

One third (34%) of Irish businesses plan to explore a merger or acquisition transaction this year, with a further 14% considering the full sale of their business to an outside entity

Business sentiment is up with 88% of Irish SME’s saying they are confident for the year ahead, and 92% saying they plan to invest in the coming months – new research from Bibby Financial Services.

Businesses often look at taking on more debt for growth or expansion, but we explore an alternative way of funding growth without the burden of further debt

What is working capital and what are the funding options available to businesses to increase working capital to enable better cash flow management

What options are available to businesses when looking to fund a merger or acquisition? We look at the advantages and disadvantage of these options

Factoring is a way of releasing the cash tied up in outstanding customer invoices before they are paid, enabling your business to stay in control of its cashflow without having to use an overdraft or take out a loan.

Business confidence among SMEs in Leinster remains strong with 86% feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2025 despite rising business costs and geopolitical volatility.

Business confidence among SMEs in Munster remains strong with 90% feeling optimistic about their prospects for 2025 despite rising business costs and geopolitical volatility.

90% of SMEs in Connaught say they are confident for the year ahead, with 92% planning to invest in the coming months.

One third (34%) of Irish businesses plan to explore a merger or acquisition transaction this year, with a further 14% considering the full sale of their business to an outside entity

Business leaders are actively seeking robust strategies to not just manage the business costs, but focus on growth.

Find out how our business financing and funding solutions can help your business trade internationally.

Find out how our business financing and funding solutions can ensure your business cashflow is not damaged by late payments.

To understand which assets you can use to unlock cashflow and raise funds, you need to assess your balance sheet and identify assets that have high value.