Alternative finance for new and startup enterprises

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Last week’s article looked at the sources of grant finance available to new and start-up enterprises. This week’s article will look at alternative sources of finance.

Careers fair for hospitality, retail and tourism at GMIT

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

The hotel school at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) is holding its annual Careers Fair on Friday April 24 for students and anyone interested in a career in the hospitality, retail and tourism industry.

Galway print company invests €4million in new technology

Thu, Apr 09, 2009

Galway-based print company, Standard Printers, has just completed a two year, €4million investment in a range of new state of the art print technology which includes a Xerox iGen4 digital press, the first of its kind to be installed in Ireland.

CIF reveals ten point point masterplan to kickstart the economy

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

The Construction Industry Federation (CIF) this week unveiled details of its 10-point economic plan, which it said would kick-start economic activity at no cost to the Exchequer.

These include a stamp duty holiday for house buyers and commercial construction until the end of this year, a tax credit scheme for first-time buyers that would release the volume of VAT tied up in built but unsold houses, and delivering on planned Exchequer capital spending.

Athlone-based SolanoTech showcased as a ‘high potential start up’

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

SolanoTech, based in the Midlands Innovation and Research Centre (MIRC) at Athlone Institute of Technology, was among the ‘Class of 2008’ High Potential Start Ups (HPSUs) recently showcased by Enterprise Ireland.

Who will help you set up a business?

Thu, Apr 02, 2009

In this week’s article we will look at the organisations providing support to entrepreneurs in the process of setting up a business. These groups can provide guidance and support to entrepreneurs from the conception of a new business through to its realisation.

Organisations providing support include:

Virtual Stock Market at college to understand ‘boom and bust’ cycles

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

An effort to understand the ‘boom and bust’ cycles of financial markets and to predict their volatility has seen the launch of a virtual stock market experiment at NUI Galway.

Make your marketing stand out with unique shapes from Printing.com @ KK Print

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Were you one of those kids who loved origami? Well it’s time to dust off your origami black belt and get cutting and engage in some creative paper engineering, if you want to market your company successfully using uniquely-shaped flyers.

I’ve been made redundant and want to start my own business

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Q. I have recently been made redundant and I intend to start up my own business. Can you tell me what issues I need to consider when setting up my business? Can you also tell me about any incentives or supports which are in place for me?

Standard Printers invests €4million in new technology

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Galway-based print company, Standard Printers, have completed a €4million investment over the past two years in a range of new state of the art print technology which includes its most recent acquisition, the Xerox iGen4 digital press, the first of its kind to be installed in Ireland.

AirSpeed Telecom awarded contract to connect Údarás

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

AirSpeed Telecom, the telecommunications company which operates a nationwide licensed wireless radio transmission network, has been awarded a contract with Údarás na Gaeltachta to provide high speed connectivity from the Údarás na Gaeltachta headquarters in Na Forbacha, Co. Galway to their regional offices and to the Government network.

GoBus becomes a wi-fi hotspot — bussing-it has never been so comfortable!

Thu, Mar 26, 2009

Brand new transport operator, GoBus, will this week receive its final fleet of Volvo 9700 Prestige Plus coaches, winners of the Coach of the Year 2008 title, 10 of which are now fitted with WI-FI cards.

Bank chiefs put a date on the start of the turnaround

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

The recovery of the spiralling economy will comence inside the next 15 months, it was stated this week, with business leaders relieved that at last a date has been set for the turnaround.

Entrepreneurs beat the recession with marketing master class

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Some of the secrets of surviving the recession will be revealed at a forthcoming training seminar for fledgling businesses across the west.

Pasta finishing line — Buitoni to continue to sponsor spectacular Connemarathon

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Pasta giants Buitoni have been announced as the new title sponsor of this weekend’s Connemarathon, ensuring that the most spectacular running event in the country has a prestigious backer.

About The House presenter to lead Cotton Box’s design team

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Clarinbridge based interior design and fit-out company, Cotton Box Design Group, is delighted to welcome acclaimed designer Angie O’Brien to head up its design department. She will be taking up the position as senior designer responsible for the creative design and management of both commercial and residential projects. Angie is also well-known to some for her high profile work as a presenter with RTÉ’s About the House.

An award winning designer, Ms O’Brien has been the recipient of awards including the Sleeper Award for European Spa of 2006 gained for her work on the spa at The g Hotel, Galway, in addition to Citroen, the renowned Paris Design Competition for the New Dublin Forms of City Transport.

Gifting assets in the current market climate

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Now is a good time to transfer assets and/or family owned businesses to the next generation and avail of the potential tax benefits arising from reduced property values.

Home Instead named as SFA Outstanding Small Business

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

Home Instead Senior Care Franchising, which has an independently owned office in Galway, was recently announced as the Small Firms Association Outstanding Small Business of the Year. An Taoiseach, Brian Cowen, TD, presented the award at a ceremony in the Mansion House in Dublin to Colman and Heather Gately, owners of Home Instead Senior Care in Galway.

The web as a marketing tool

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

This week I will discuss the use of websites and the key elements to making a successful site, as distinct from online marketing which I will discuss next week.

Headford Ecopark Limited is launched

Thu, Mar 19, 2009

A new company, Headford Ecopark Limited, has been formed and those behind it hope it will lead to the establishment of a green enterprise centre that will attract and foster small green and eco-enterprises to the area.

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