Innovation Strategy – Have Your Say

Business views sought on draft Innovation Strategy that aims to stimulate R&D, innovation and creativity across the economy

Is Facebook an Effective Driver of Sales?

In early August, Mashable set up Meg Faure, founder of The Baby Sense Company, with Jeremy Pepper, a Los Angeles-based social media and public relations consultant, to see if Faure could up engagement and sales conversions among her (already sizable) Facebook and Twitter communities.

The 3 Most Important Factors of Marketing Success

Your marketing plan can either make or break your business. However, among all dynamic forces that can build an effective marketing plan, there are three factors that determine marketing success: trust, targeted audience and budget.

Fund Lends More Than £500k To Small Firms

A fund set up to benefit small businesses in Northern Ireland has lent out more than half a million pounds after three more firms received support.

25k Awards Put High Tech Experts Put In Spotlight

Some of the brightest young business scientists emerging from the local universities are under the microscope this week, as they take part in the (modestly titled) 25k Awards. Ten innovative high-tech teams have been shortlisted for recognition and possibly winning the prestigious professional award.

CEO Guru: Taking Decisions Can Be Tough At The Top

Nothing can prepare you for becoming a company chief executive, says the boss of US multi-national General Electric, Jeff Immelt.

Consultation To Open Up Public Sector Business To SMEs

Plans to make it easier and simpler for smaller businesses to bid for and win work across the public sector have been announced.

Only 1 Week To The Tyrone Jobs Fair

There is jobseeker-unemployedonly 1 week to go to the Tyrone Jobs & Careers Fair at South West College, 27th September 2013, from 12noon to 3pm.

The Life Cycle of Web Design

Website design is essentially cyclic in nature especially if the website supports an online business. If you are an affiliate marketer you will know the importance of setting up a website quickly and efficiently. The graphics must keep an essence of the website and blend well with the web design.

Advice For Seasonal Businesses

Many businesses – such as those in the farming or tourist sectors and retailers selling Christmas merchandise – do the majority of their trading during a short period each year. The challenges faced by seasonal businesses are unique.

Thinking Of Starting a Business? Neighbourhood Renewal With Grant

Thinking Of Starting a Business? Neighbourhood Renewal With Grant.

10 Ways Startups Can Grow With Vine and Instagram Video

Vine and now, Instagram video are all the rage when you’re looking for laughs or sharing clips with friends.

But do they have any practical application for business owners? More to the point, what can you really tell customers in just a few seconds of mobile video?

Up and Coming Business in The Community Events

Up and Coming Business in The Community Events.

Expanded Territories Showcase Week

The Harnessing Creativity project aims to exploit the wealth of creative and artistic talent in Tyrone, Fermanagh, Leitrim and the wider region. The Harnessing Creativity project runs until May 2015 and is expected to benefit 200 creative businesses and 100 practitioners from the broader economy during this period.

Higher Level ICT Apprenticeship Pilot

South West College is delighted to launch this innovative higher level ICT apprenticeship pilot which will run for two years. This Department for Employment and Learning funded initiative has been developed in conjunction with Microsoft providing employers with the opportunity to up skill their employees.

A Little Voucher Could Make A Big Difference

The October call for Invest Northern Ireland Innovation Vouchers opens on 1 October 2013.

Terex Finlay’s ‘Ultimate’ Mobile Screener Nominated For Major Innovation Award

One of Omagh’s largest employers is in line for a major innovation award at an international awards ceremony in Amsterdam next month.

How To Create A Workplace Travel Plan

Work-related travel is a major expense for all businesses and an area where there is potential to make significant savings. As well as obvious expenses – like the costs of fuel and fleet maintenance, there are also hidden costs – like staff travelling time and providing parking spaces.

3 Key Leadership Tips From Twitter CEO Dick Costolo

“If you don’t deal with [leadership roles], dysfunction becomes embedded in your company,” he said. “That dysfunction becomes learned and part of the culture of the company and it’s almost impossible to eradicate it.”

Secrets To Setting Up Your Office

When it comes to setting up your office space it is important to create the right atmosphere as this will help you to work more productively. Your office setting is a critical component to the success of your business. It is essential that you have the right amount of room, the right layout and all of the necessary equipment.