Weather Helps To Warm Northern Ireland’s Economic Outlook

The heatwave has been credited for the biggest boost to Northern Ireland business activity in almost six years – with more good news expected to come.

Only One Week Left To Enter The Omagh Business Awards

With only one week left to enter an award category, the Omagh Business Awards enters its final phase to find the local business cream of the crop.

Shredding Company Books Spot On Awards Shortlist

Shredbank, the document shredding company, scooped one of the coveted national champion titles to stakes its claim in the Europe-wide contest which will declare a winner next April.

Reach Your Customers Effectively

Choosing the right channels to sell to your customers is a crucial decision. You need to know how and where customers want to buy your products or services, and the best way of getting customers to hear about them.

9 Pro Tips For Entrepreneurs On LinkedIn

LinkedIn is more than a handy way to sort through connections and make introductions — it’s also a powerful platform to supercharge your content marketing efforts (even if you’re not a LinkedIn Influencer just yet).

How To Start a Business In Omagh

Need help to start your own business? Omagh Enterprise can assist you on your start-up journey with its Regional Start Initiative.

Debate On Women In Marketing

The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) has published a new discussion paper considering the representation of women in the marketing profession. It is intended as a contribution to the ongoing debate and as an invitation to marketers to share their views.

How To Build Your Brand

Today’s small businesses often struggle to build a brand. This happens for many reasons. They usually don’t have the marketing department or budget that larger firms have in order to build an effective brand. However, branding is still important – even for the smallest business.

Facebook Launch New Business Hub

In response to the continued growth of social media as a marketing tool for business Facebook has launched a new business hub. The hub is designed to assist businesses in optimising their Facebook presence to increase engagement, build awareness, drive in-store sales and increase online sales.

Companies Beginning To Show Signs of Stability

InterTradeIreland’s latest business monitor found that 64 per cent of firms have either maintained or increased their sales over the last quarter.

Omagh Enterprise’s Summer Saver

Looking for Conference or Training Facilities in the Omagh area or in Northern Ireland?

Now has never been a better time to contact Omagh Enterprise, with our Summer Savers offer running over August.

Workers Leaving: The Basics

Every business has a slightly different way of dealing with workers leaving. Some matters are legal requirements, while others are simply a question of good practice.

This guide explains how to prepare for ending a person’s employment and how to make the process as smooth as possible.

Ideas To Advertise Your Business For Free

There are a number of creative ways you can advertise or market your business for little or no cost.

Childcare Works Awards 2013

The Awards recognise organisations that promote family friendly working practices such as flexible working, Childcare Vouchers and other employee benefits.

New Finance Minister Simon Hamilton Aims To Boost Economy

Northern Ireland’s new Finance Minister Simon Hamilton has pledged to try to develop a more positive relationship with the banks to help generate investment and jobs.

Intellectual Property: The Basics

Intellectual property covers a wide range of business assets, from copyright to trade marks, and patents to design rights. If you have a business, you are likely to own intellectual property and make use of other people’s intellectual property within your business activities.

Google and Facebook Converge For MBAAI Business Event

Leading figures from two digital media phenomena – with combined annual global revenues of more than $55 billion – are set to come together for a major summit in Belfast focusing on boosting the productivity and profitability potential of Northern Ireland’s businesses.

Be Mindful of Farm Safety During The Summer Months

The farming community are being urged to keep safety in mind. Over the last five years, more than two thirds of work-related farm fatalities occurred between the months of May and September

Apply Now For The Social Enterprise NI Awards 2013

Social Enterprise NI, the representative body for Social Enterprises and Social Entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland has announced that applications for the Annual Awards 2013 are now open.

G20 Crackdown ‘Boosts Corporation Tax Drive’

A plan to clamp down on tax avoidance by global companies bolsters the campaign to devolve corporation tax-setting powers from Westminster to Stormont.