In this issue:

• A Message from the Chief Executive
• News and updates for business
• The b Interview: InterTradeIreland’s new CEO Margaret Hearty looks at the challenges, supports available & opportunities across the island of Ireland
• Member Features with The Burren Smokehouse & LeisureMax
• Marketing Focus: Orla McDonnell highlights the top 3 social media trends for SMEs in 2022
• The b Issue: Brendan Lambert, EcoMerit looks at how SMEs can reduce costs & make sustainability a key part of their business in 2022
• HR Focus: Cait Lynch outlines the upcoming Amendment to the Protected Disclosures Bill 2021
• Finance Focus: Mercer’s DC Client Director, Carol Leonard addresses forthcoming changes to pensions & the implications for employers
• The b Insight: Adam Coleman, HRLocker recommends 4 ways to attract & retain staff
• Learning Focus: Adam Weatherley reviews 2021’s Back to Work Mentoring & Coaching Programme
• Technology Focus: Results from .IE Domain Profile Report 2021
• Energy Focus: How free online training from the SEAI can help reduce energy costs
• Another side of…Orla Bakeberg, Snr Account Manager, The Printed Image