Startups will be looking ahead to the challenges ahead. There are several key issues facing small businesses.

In this week’s column, Kehlan takes a look at the some of the businesses he talked to in 2015. He explores what drives these SMEs to succeed.    

For this week’s Q&A, Kehlan talks with Sean Mitchell, co-founder of Movidius, which recently achieved one of Ireland’s largest ever venture capital investments at €35m.

Not a town usually associated with going out of your way for, Corofin has been rejuvenated in recent years thanks to the hard work and dedication of its locals. Put it in your satnav the next time you’re passing out west.    

Up to €1bn more is likely to be invested this year by the Ireland Strategic Investment Fund, the State-backed vehicle which has replaced the National Pensions Reserve Fund.

A spoiler-free guide to the tellybox tonight.

An Irish company is teaming up with Google to work on the next generation of smart phones that run on Android technology.

Three entrepreneurs are set to battle it out for €10,000 in funding at the Docklands Innovation Park Enterprise Awards on Mar 1.