> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://wiki.beabee.io/community-journalismus/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://wiki.beabee.io/community-journalismus/english/pioneer-portraits/dublin-inquirer-ireland/biggest-challenges.md). # Biggest Challenges Growing the number of subscribers stands as one of the primary challenges facing Dublin Inquirer. Lois Kapila notes that subscription figures have remained stagnant since 2023, hindering sustainable growth for the publication. To address this, they are considering expanding beyond Dublin to broaden their potential audience. However, without an increase in subscribers, sustainable growth is difficult to achieve. Despite regularly securing smaller grants, these are typically allocated for new projects rather than core funding, which Kapila emphasises would be crucial for the organisation's stability. On the other hand, attempting to grow presents its own set of challenges. Kapila highlights the immense workload already faced by the small team, compounded by comparatively low salaries of €30,000 per year for the entire team, including the founders. Juggling various projects with a limited team is a significant challenge, with Kapila and her husband heavily involved in administrative tasks, fundraising, and community engagement. This diverse array of responsibilities adds to the workload, making it challenging to maintain the necessary focus on journalistic endeavours. Kapila also identifies another barrier: the perception of Dublin Inquirer as a social enterprise, which complicates competition with strictly for-profit entities. This distinction presents challenges in attracting subscribers and securing funding, as the organisation operates with different priorities and objectives compared to traditional for-profit ventures. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://wiki.beabee.io/community-journalismus/english/pioneer-portraits/dublin-inquirer-ireland/biggest-challenges.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.