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    06 March 2026 • 2 min read
    Advice that works: Six practical tips from women entrepreneurs

    Two women entrepreneurs share six powerful lessons in clarity, confidence and capability, offering fresh insight into modern business leadership.

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    23 December 2025 • 2 min read
    Resilience and Growth: Why cross-border traders are outperforming their peers

    SMEs face cost challenges and global uncertainty, but cross-border trade offers resilience and growth. Exporting builds confidence, skills, and opens new markets - start with InterTradeIreland.

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    23 December 2025 • 4 min read
    10 tips to help you tender successfully for public sector contracts

    The all-island public procurement market represents significant opportunities for small organisations to increase their sales and win steady business. Here are some useful tips to help you find ...

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    22 December 2025 • 2 min read
    SME’s are tendering and winning more contracts in public sector than ever before – here’s how to join them

    The £18bn/€21bn public procurement market in Ireland offers major opportunities for SMEs. With sectors like renewables and construction growing, now is the time to explore tendering.

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    22 December 2025 • 4 min read
    What’s new in Public Procurement and how will affect SMEs

    The £18bn/€21bn all-island public procurement market offers major opportunities for SMEs. New Social Value and Environmental clauses mean businesses must adapt to stay competitive.

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    22 December 2025 • 4 min read
    Take the first step towards becoming investor ready

    Securing investment for your start-up is competitive. A strong business plan and a clear, engaging pitch are key. With the right guidance, you can boost your chances of success.

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    22 December 2025 • 4 min read
    5 tips to optimise your website for eCommerce Success

    Operating a successful eCommerce website follows a different set of rules to running a traditional B2B website. Much like a physical retail store, there are a lot of elements to consider in order to ...

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    19 December 2025 • 3 min read
    Leveraging Business Model Innovation

    Business Model Innovation is a misunderstood term but one with huge potential. To achieve business model innovation you must first understand what a business model is. Put simply, a Business Model is ...

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    17 December 2025 • 3 min read
    What makes a good management team?

    One of the most common areas of concern for start-up and early-stage companies when seeking investment is the make-up of their management team, says Connor Sweeney, InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn ...

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