fbpx

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.

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 Benchmarking

Benchmarking 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 Market

The 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 January

As 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 2024

Mary 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 2023

Market 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 December

As 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 November

As 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 2023

Analysis 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), SETU

While 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