It’s the start of the summer holiday season, and Ireland is famed for the warmth of its welcome to visitors. Our main interview this month is with Tim Whyte FCCA, COO and CFO of Choice Hotel Group, who discusses the impact of Covid and the cost-of-living crisis on the hospitality sector, and tells AB why he believes that success lies in giving customers what they really want.
Being welcoming to all is critical for accountancy firms looking to increase the diversity of their workforce and widen their appeal. We have advice and tips for ensuring that communications and events are accessible for everyone.
SMEs are a group that sometimes feel left behind in the corporate world. Artificial intelligence (AI) has rarely been out of the headlines recently, but is often viewed as too complex and expensive for small companies to use, despite its promise of efficiencies. We examine how to get started with AI applications.
In addition, many SMEs are facing increasing demands around sustainability reporting, as large companies seek to ensure that their entire supply chain meets green standards. We report on the findings of a survey of accountants that assesses the support needed to reduce the effort and costs involved.
Columnist Ian Guider examines how deterioration and decay in our city centres, now emerging as a global phenomenon, represents a major risk to the quality of life for locals and visitors. He looks at how government, businesses and individuals are starting to work together to find solutions to address urban blight.
Finally, if you are looking for some holiday reading, don’t forget that AB offers plenty of opportunities to catch up on CPD.
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