Construction and manufacturing helps firms in growth-mode jump by 30%

The amount of companies on the island of Ireland considering themselves to be in growth mode has risen by 30% in the past 12 months or so.

According to the latest quarterly business monitor from the Newry-headquartered all-island trade body, InterTrade Ireland, the percentage of businesses experiencing growth jumped from 10% this time last year to 40% by the end of 2013.

Of further significance is the finding that this upward trend is being seen across all business sectors, but mainly driven by the construction and manufacturing industries, which have seen the biggest positive change.