Small business representatives have welcomed the Government setting out a national growth strategy for SMEs, but have urged swift implementation.

Irish firms are grappling with staff shortages and are recruiting from abroad and retraining employees to avoid large pay hikes, according to a major survey.

Following on from last week’s look at the influencing factors for start-ups in 2016, Kehlan Kirwan talks us through the exciting elements that will be key drivers for Irish businesses this year.