Orla McDonnell highlights the top social media trends for SMEs in 2022

Volume 1 Issue 16

Spring 2022

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CONTENTS

4. A Message

from the Chief Executive

Neil McDonnell discusses SCARP, property rental, the impact of impending bill amends, inflation and more 6. The b News News and updates for business 10. The b Interview InterTradeIreland’s new CEO Margaret Hearty looks at the challenges, supports available & opportunities across the island of Ireland 13. Member

Feature

The Burren Smokehouse 14. Marketing

Focus

Orla McDonnell highlights the top 3 social media trends for SMEs in 2022 15. The b Issue Brendan Lambert, EcoMerit looks at how SMEs can reduce costs & make sustainability a key part of their business in 2022

16. HR Focus Cait Lynch outlines the upcoming Amendment to the Protected Disclosures Bill 2021 18. Member

Feature

LeisureMax 19. Finance Focus Mercer’s DC Client Director, Carol Leonard addresses forthcoming changes to pensions & the implications for employers 20. The b Insight Adam Coleman, HRLocker recommends 4 ways to attract & retain staff 22. Learning Focus Adam Weatherley reviews 2021’s Back to Work Mentoring & Coaching Programme 25. ISME at work

for you

The latest updates on ISME activity 28. Technology

Focus

Results from .IE Domain Profile Report 2021 30. Energy Focus How free online training from the SEAI can help reduce energy costs 31. Another side

of…

Orla Bakeberg, Snr Account Manager, The Printed Image