Welcome to the Idea Space. This is where we share monthly updates on what we’ve been thinking about and learning. Each month we focus on a specific topic to sink our teeth into, exploring some of the perks and the pitfalls of modern business. Select a category: All categoriesFood & BeverageMarket PulsePharmacyPharmacy PulseRetailSME Lessons from the month of SeptemberFrom “they’re eating the dogs…” to a juicy Apple tax bill, this wet and wild month has brought in a number of big news stories. Here’s our pick of the best. Read Blog Budget Report 2025We’ve condensed all you need to know about Jack Chambers’s Budget 2025 into our Fitzgerald Power overview. Read and Download our review here. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q2 2024Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog Lessons from the month of AugustFrom brat summer to Chris Martin busking in Dún Laoghaire, the month of August has brought in several big news stories. Here’s the best of the bunch. Read Blog Pharmacies will be able to prescribe medicines for eight illnesses next yearIn a move hailed as “really important,” Ireland-based GPs are set to benefit from a lightening of the load thanks to a new common conditions service allowing pharmacists to prescribe for an initial list of eight conditions. Read Blog Waterford Walls – Fitzgerald Power Office Carpark Installation‘This is how change happens, one person, one gesture, one moment at a time’. We unveil our newest sponsored artwork by Irish artist Zippy. Read Blog Waterford Walls – SETU Campus InstallationWe’ve sponsored a wall! A Waterford Wall specifically, as part of the Waterford Walls festival. Read Blog Lessons from the month of JulyFrom Brat summer to chaos in the Oval Office, this wet and wild month has brought in a number of big news stories. Here’s the best of the bunch. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q2 2024Market Pulse is an analysis of the key trends in the SME sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Check it out here. Read Blog Lessons from the month of JuneNew governmental appointments, rain-filled sunny afternoons and festivals – must be an Irish summer. Join us in reflecting on the month of June and what we learned. Read Blog Irish Pharmacy Sector M&A Review 2023 – White PaperInsights into the pharmacy sector’s transactions, valuations, market dynamics, and labour considerations. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q1 2024Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog Lessons from the month of MayElections, sunshine and the smell of suncream – it must be an Irish summer. Join us in reflecting on the month that was and what we learned in the interim Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q1 2024Market Pulse is an analysis of the key trends in the SME sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Check it out here. Read Blog Navigating The Storm: Challenges & Solutions For Irish SMEs – White PaperIn the past 2 years, SME business costs surged, with a challenging outlook. Explore key issues & remedies in our white paper. Read Blog Lessons from the month of AprilMay and Irish summertime is here! Now let’s reflect on the month that was and see what lessons we’ve learned from the biggest stories in April. Read Blog The Crucial Role of Virtual Data Rooms in Business OperationsWhat is a Virtual Data Room (VDR), and why is it often considered an unsung hero in data security? Noel Winters, Corporate Finance Partner, explains its significance. Read Blog Have Electric Vehicles Lost Their Spark?Electric Vehicles are on the slow in Ireland and abroad – here’s why. Read Blog Benefit-In-Kind on Electric CarsElectric cars have come to play a central role in the Irish Government’s Climate Action Plan. How do I know what vehicles are eligible for a grant? Fitzgerald Power explains. Read Blog Lessons from the month of MarchOkay, spring has actually sprung this time. Not that fake spring we seem to get in February. And while we enjoy some daylight savings, let’s reflect on March. Read Blog Myers-Briggs Typology and Your Career. By Nikita Dolan: BA (Accounting), SETUExploring the most popular personality test in the world – the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator (MBTI). So what is MBTI and how can it help you? Read Blog How AI Is Supercharging Financial Fraud–And Making It Harder To SpotOn at least 20 occasions, AI deepfakes have been used to trick facial recognition programs by imitating the people pictured on the identity cards, according to police. Here’s what you need to do to protect yourself and your business. Read Blog The Young Women of Fitzgerald Power on The Women Who Inspire ThemWe pass the mic to the younger female cohort of the Fitzgerald Power office, to credit the women who allow them to look forward. Read Blog Lessons from the month of FebruarySpring has sprung! Thank goodness for that. While we bask in some extra sunlight, join us in reflecting on the month of February and what we learned in the interim. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q4 2023Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog Elon Musk’s Neuralink brain chip: what is it, and what’s next?No stranger to bold claims, Elon Musk – who has previously claimed to have plans to colonise Mars – has launched a trial that saw the world’s first wireless brain chip inserted into a human. So, what does this mean? Read Blog The Importance of BenchmarkingBenchmarking is oftentimes dismissed by the entrepreneurial community as a symptom of large company conservatism, the good reasons for the practice far outweigh the bad. Johnny O’Sullivan writes. Read Blog Zealand Pharma Takes on Giants in the Booming Obesity Drug MarketThe obesity epidemic has fuelled unprecedented demand for weight-loss solutions, propelling the obesity drug market into a rapidly growing sector. Among the new entrants in this arena is Danish biotech group Zealand Pharma, who are set to challenge industry giants with an innovative approach. Read Blog Lessons from the month of JanuaryAs brightness finally returns and we enjoyed our newest bank holiday, please join us in reflecting on the month that was – warts and all. Read Blog Navigating Ireland’s Tax Policy Changes – Budget 2024Mary Drought, FP Tax Manager, delves into three key aspects of the tax policy changes from Budget ’24, and provides insights on how to navigate them successfully. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q4 2023Market Pulse is an analysis of the key trends in the SME sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Check it out here. Read Blog Lessons from the month of DecemberAs the festive season reared its tinselled head, several appropriately juicy news stories filled the news. Join us in reflecting on the month that was, and sharing what we’ve learned. Read Blog Lessons from the month of NovemberAs storms raged and The Crown dropped the first draft of its final season, a number of appropriately juicy news stories filled the news. We reflect on the month that was and share what we’ve learned. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q3 2023Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog The Influencer Equation: Balancing Rewards & Risks for Brands. By Nikita Dolan: BA (Accounting), SETUWhile influencer marketing offers benefits, brands must carefully assess the risks and choose influencers who genuinely reflect their values and maintain authenticity. Our summer intern Nikita Dolan wrote about it here. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q3 2023Market Pulse is an analysis of the key trends in the SME sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Check it out here. Read Blog Lessons from the month of OctoberAs the weather turned wet and wonderful this October, a number of appropriately juicy news stories filled the media. We reflect on the month that was and share what we’ve learned. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for OctoberWhy is sport attracting so much investment now, and can the market for sports investment keep growing? Listen to this Noa Series to learn more. Read Blog Meet Alex Senna from Waterford WallsMeet Alex Senna from Waterford Walls, the artist bringing our sponsorship to life. Read Blog Budget Report 2024We’ve condensed all you need to know about Michael McGrath’s Budget 2024 into our Fitzgerald Power overview. Read and Download our review here. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for SeptemberA pushback against ESG is developing in the US and beyond, and for business leaders, this changing sentiment poses a dilemma. Is it time to rethink ESG? Read Blog Lessons from the month of SeptemberSeptember provided a number of appropriately juicy news stories. Join us in reflecting on the month that was and sharing what we’ve learned. Read Blog The Key to Peak Performance, in Work and Sport, by Tom Fitzgerald: BBS (Accounting), SETUIn any realm that showcases human endeavour, be it in business, art, or sport, performance is often hampered by internal obstacles. Tom Fitzgerald, FP Summer Intern, writes. Read Blog Lessons from the month of AugustAlthough August appeared dull and uninteresting on the outside, the news that came from it provided a number of thinking points. Join us in looking back on the month that was. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for AugustAs the consequences of falling real estate prices and debt defaults play out, we’ll take a look at the breadth and depth of the problems in the commercial real estate market. Read Blog A Guide to Gender Pay Gap ReportingCFO Georgina Carpendale, breaks down the origins of equal pay, the reporting requirements of the Gender Pay Gap and the areas of improvement most firms are missing out on. How does your business fare? Read Blog The Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme (TBESS) – How it can help youStruggling with business energy costs? Learn how your business can claim payment against energy costs with the updated Temporary Business Energy Support Scheme. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q2 2023Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog Why Succeeding in Sport Can Help Your Business Model, by Daniel Fenlon: BA (Accounting), SETUTwo Fitzgerald Power interns discover the transferable skills between sport and business. Read more about their insights here. Read Blog What Can Barbie Teach Us About Work? By Nikita Dolan: BA (Accounting), SETUThe film’s explicit message tells women in the workforce that they are enough. All that’s left is to believe it. Our summer intern Nikita Dolan wrote about it here. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q2 2023Market Pulse is an analysis of the key trends in the SME sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Check it out here. Read Blog My experience as a Fitzgerald Power intern, by Cameron Kent: BA (Accounting), SETUEver wonder what it might be like to work with us? Wonder no more—our TY intern-cum-summer intern Cameron Kent wrote about it here. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for JulyThis month I worked with the Noa (News Over Audio) editorial team to curate this interesting Series where we consider how to get the most out of hybrid working. Read Blog Lessons from the month of JulyJuly provided a number of appropriately juicy news stories. Join us in looking back on the month that was and sharing what we’ve learned. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q1 2023Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog What Are Revenue-Approved Share Schemes?Revenue-Approved Share Schemes provide an effective way of offering tax savings to employees in addition to encouraging employee participation and loyalty – find out more. Read Blog We Are Looking For An Office ManagerExciting times at Fitzgerald Power! We continue to grow, and to support our expansion plans, we are hiring an Office Manager to join the FP team. Read Blog Lessons from the month of JuneIt’s midsummer! We’re going to look back on the month that was and share what we’ve learned from some of the biggest stories in business news. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for JuneAI could unleash a staggering $15.7 trillion surge in global economic output by 2030 according to consultants PwC. That’s nearly as much as the GDP of China. Find out more. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q1 2023Market Pulse is an expert-led, up-to-date analysis of the Irish SME sector as well as global economic activity. Read Blog How I Got My Job: From PwC to Fitzgerald PowerMy move from a Big Four firm to Fitzgerald Power has been the best decision on both a career and personal level – Rebecca Duggan. Read about my journey so far. Read Blog Lessons from the month of MayAs Leaving Certificate weather creeps in and brings us a little more sunshine, we’ve decided to look back on the month that was – and share what we’ve learned from some of the biggest stories in business news. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for MayIn 2022, EY unveiled a bold plan to separate its consulting and accountancy arms. However, one year later, the plan unraveled as EY’s 13,000 partners failed to reach a mutually acceptable agreement. Find out why. Read Blog Writing On The Wall: A Chat With David Maker, The Muralist Who Designed For Fitzgerald PowerMaking space for art in corporate spaces – Spanish street artist David Maker thinks you should never forget where you come from. Read Blog My Experience at The Real Deal – Aoife DullaghanOn the 3rd of May 2023, I attended The Real Deal Conference in Goffs, Co. Kildare. The event was organised by Fitzgerald Power and Renatus. Read about my experience here. Read Blog Lessons from the month of AprilSummer is here! We’ve decided to look back on the month that was–and share what we’ve learned from some of the biggest stories in business news. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for AprilNew York dominates as the top destination for IPOs, capturing $24bn of foreign listings in 2022, eight times more than London and Hong Kong combined. Listen to the latest Noa Series here to understand why. Read Blog We Are Looking For A Corporate Finance SeniorFitzgerald Power are hiring a Corporate Finance Senior to join our Corporate Finance team to support our growing organisation and help drive our ambitious expansion plans. Read Blog Lessons from the month of MarchAs the clocks spring forward and we’re faced with the idea of actually having an Irish Summertime, we’ve decided to look back on the month that was–and share what we’ve learned from some of the biggest stories in business news. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q4 2022Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for MarchThe latest Noa Series is about Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and how it’s uniqueness ended up being the thing that killed it. Listen here to understand the events that led to the second largest bank failure in US history. Read Blog Gender EqualityOur Partner, Catriona Threadgold, wrote an interesting piece on a very important topic in the Waterford News. Have a read below. Read Blog Lessons from the month of FebruaryAs March creeps in with the promise of brighter evenings, spring lambs and Paddy’s Day green pints, we reflect on what we’ve learned from the previous 30 Days. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for FebruaryThis month’s Noa Series touches on a subject I feel is absolutely essential when purchasing or investing in companies – ‘Due Diligence’. Have a listen here FREE & UNGATED. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q4 2022Market Pulse is an expert-led, up-to-date analysis of the Irish SME sector as well as global economic activity. Read Blog Lessons from the month of JanuaryAs February creeps in and brings us a little more light, we’ve decided to look back on the month that was – and share what we’ve learned from some of the biggest stories in business news. Read Blog Listen: My Noa Series for JanuaryEvery month, I will be working with the Noa editorial team to curate a Series of topics I feel you will enjoy. This month: Why 2023 Could Be the Year of AI. Read Blog An Expert’s Guide: Stepping onto the Pharmacy Ownership LadderFitzgerald Power’s COO and expert in pharmacy transactions, Noel Winters’ 20+ years of experience in turnover stabilisation and growth, profit performance and cashflow maintenance is here to help. Read Blog Adding Value Always-Fitzgerald Power Partners With NoaWe’ve decided to partner with Noa, an app keen to deliver the world’s best audio journalism from some of the world’s most trusted publishers. This partnership is going to provide our clients with something different, interesting, useful & engaging. Read Blog Your Oxygen Mask First: 17 Habits to Help High Achievers Survive & Thrive in Leadership & LifeJohnny O’Sullivan, our Senior Manager – Corporate Finance recently read Your Oxygen Mask First, the book written to help guide high-level leaders to achieve the successful balance of a great business, and a great life. Here are his thoughts. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q3 2022Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector, prepared by Fitzgerald Power on a quarterly basis Read Blog We Are Looking For A Semi Senior AccountantIt’s an exciting time at Fitzgerald Power, and to support our growing organisation and help drive our ambitious expansion plans, we are hiring a Semi Senior Accountant to join our Pharmacy Division team. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q3 2022Analysis of the key trends in the Irish SME sector. Read Blog The Skinny On Revenue-Based Financing SolutionsHeard the buzz about Revenue-Based Financing (RBF)? Everything you need to know about the system used by ClearCo, Capchase and Wayflyer. Including the catch. Read Blog Ground Control To Major MuskHow to control a media shitstorm! Here are our three easy steps. Read Blog The Importance Of Unleashing Creativity & Innovation In Your TeamWhy can’t a service-based industry dive into out-of-the-box thinking? Fitzgerald Power has with our street-art collaboration with Waterford Walls Read Blog We Are Looking For A Tax PartnerWe are looking for an experienced Tax Partner to join our team. Read Blog A Business Bible For The Scrappy Millennial.A must-read for anyone overcomplicating their business strategies by Jennifer Power Senior Manager at Fitzgerald Power. Read Blog Budget Report 2023Read our review of Budget 2023, the “Cost of Living Budget ”, where we highlight how this impacts you. Read Blog Pharmacy Pulse Report Q2 2022Analysis of the key trends in the Irish Community Pharmacy sector. Read Blog Market Pulse Report Q2 2022Analysis of the key trends in the Irish SME sector. Read Blog 12345…10…»Last »Subscribe to Idea Space for the latest news and updates. 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