O’Brien urges entrepreneurs to take businesses global

Chairman of Digicel Group Denis O’Brien was speaking at FPM’s 20th anniversary leadership lecture at the University of Ulster’s Business School, part of the Management Leadership Network’s Management Month.

Resource Efficiencies: Win business, Reduce costs

Business in the Community’s ARENA Network (sponsored by NI Environment Agency) and Connections (sponsored by Electric Ireland), CITB – ConstructionSkills NI, and the South West College have joined forces to provide a FREE evening seminar to help support small construction firms with tendering and supply-chain development through improved energy, environmental and waste management.

Marketing Judo for SMEs – Get your Black Belt in Seven Moves

Marketing Judo for SMEs – Get your Black Belt in seven moves

Tuesday 21st February 2012, Silverbirch Hotel, Omagh 8.30am – 11.30am

Floral Temptations’ Career Choice

I started out as a part-time Saturday and after school job in 1996 (yes that long ago!!) with Blooms Florist.

InterTradeIreland All-Island Entrepreneur Network Agri-Food Sector Masterclass

InterTradeIreland have developed a network of some of the island’s most successful entrepreneurs with the objective of using their skills and expertise to assist growth companies.

Crime Briefing For Businesses in Omagh Area

Business people in Omagh are being invited to a briefing on recent developments in projects aimed at deterring and reducing commercial crime.

Far East ‘Wellcome’ for Fivemiletown Cheese

TYRONE cheese manufacturer Fivemiletown Creamery have secured a major export coup after winning the business from one of Asia’s biggest retail operations.

Innovative Plumbridge firm in line for major industry accolades

A PLUMBRIDGE company which is breaking new ground for innovation in the recycling industry is being
lined up for a number of prestigious industry awards.

How to create an effective business plan

It is essential to have a realistic, working business plan when you’re starting up a business. It has many functions, from securing external funding to measuring success within your business.

Foster encourages innovative thinking from business

Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster has said innovation is the key to creating a successful business and thriving economy.

Pensions auto-enrolment timetable revised

Automatic enrolment will begin in October 2012, but smaller businesses are given more time to prepare

Funding to help innovate your business

Local businesses can apply for funding of up to £4,000 to access knowledge and expertise to develop innovative business solutions.

BBC’s Dragons’ Den look for Entrepreneurs from Northern Ireland

Last Year’s Dragons’ Den was record breaking, attracting more viewers than ever before.

11 Deadly Social Media Sins for Brands

Most brands are trying really hard to succeed with their social media initiatives. They are trying new ways to engage – from receipts at checkout to advertisements in newspapers; brands are trying their best to connect with consumers on social networks.

Small businesses are called on to enter awards and have their efforts recognised

Small businesses which excel at corporate social responsibility (CSR) have been called on to enter the 2012 Business in the Community Awards for Excellence and have their efforts recognised.

Almost 400 companies enter Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards

Businesses have come out in force to highlight their good work in this year’s Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards.

Copyright consultation event

Event provides local businesses with the opportunity to have their say on plans to modernise the copyright system

Deadline for entry to Belfast Telegraph Business Awards 2012 approaches

There’s still time to enter The Belfast Telegraph Northern Ireland Business Awards 2012 in association with British Midland International (bmi). Taking place on Tuesday, April 24, at the Ramada Plaza […]

Lotus Graphic Design’s Career Choice

CAREER PROFILE Name: Oonagh Moore Age: 44 Job: Owner, Lotus Graphic Design What does your job involve? I design logos, brochures, advertising, website templates, business stationery, any kind of promotional […]

Register now to send your tax return on time

If you’re filing online for the first time, make sure to register with HMRC by 21 January HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding first-time Self Assessment filers that they […]