New booklets help companies comply with Companies Act

Thu, Jan 15, 2009

Two new publications have been produced featuring guidelines for property management companies to encourage compliance with the Companies Ac.

Need for proper procedures highlighted after payout for men who admitted fraud

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

EMPLOYEES across the country have been put on alert about the need for proper procedures when dealing with dismissals and disciplinary matters, following a massive payout to three workers in Waterford who had admitted they had defrauded a company.

CIPD to hold employment law seminar for the region

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The CIPD Western Region in conjunction with Purdy Legal Solicitors has developed a residential weekend which will be held on Friday January 16 and Saturday January 17 in Hotel Westport aimed at providing business professionals, HR practitioners, supervisors, and managers with a thorough grounding in the main elements of employment law in Ireland.

90 per cent of workers fear their jobs are not safe, survey finds

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Almost nine out of 10 workers fear their job is not safe, a new poll revealed this week.

Laying off staff — what are my obligations?

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

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Mary Bennett to be guest speaker at Network evening

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Popular Galway businesswoman Mary Bennett will give a talk next week on her experiences in business when she headlines the Network Galway annual open evening.

Closing date looms for 2009 Gradam awards

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Nominations for the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh are accepted until 5.30p.m., Monday week next 15 January 2009.

This prestigious business Award offers the chance to any business/organisation using the Irish language in Galway City to win a ‘fantastic business package’ to the value of €15,000.

New era for Aer Arann as Schütz takes over

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Aer Arann entered an exciting new era last week when its new chief executive took over at the helm of the Galway-based carrier.

Kinvara software company aims to help business battle the downturn

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Galway-based software development company Minton Management Solutions has just released a new suite of products directly aimed at helping small or medium sized service companies offset the impact of the recession to their business over the next 12 months.

€4m scheme to assist redundant apprentices

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

The Government has established a €4 million scheme to assist apprentices who are out of work, according to Fianna Fáil TD Noel Treacy.

Despite its busiest year, airport wants more routes

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

Despite the turmoil in the international aviation industry, Ireland West Airport has reported that it has had its busiest year ever last year, but it has called on key stakeholders in the region to help them secure new route opportunities in 2009.

Direct to the customer

Thu, Jan 08, 2009

‘Direct marketing’ or direct mail as it’s also known, is simply targeting people by post or email ‘directly’ at their home or business. I believe direct marketing is one of the most cost effective methods of promoting your business, which is always valuable, but especially so in times of recession.

There are factors involved which contribute to the effectiveness of a direct marketing campaign.

€60m centres of science planned for around the country

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

An ambitious proposal to set up a centre for science, technology, and innovation in Galway has been announced, along with two others in Cork and Dublin.

Gaillimh le Gaeilge searches for a new tribe

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Nominations for the Gradam Sheosaimh Uí Ógartaigh are accepted until 5.30p.m., Monday January 15 2009.

JCI Galway reviews successful year

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Junior Chamber International Galway hosted its annual ball and awards ceremony in the Glenlo Abbey Hotel recently where the voluntary activities and efforts of members were recognised through the awards ceremony.

2009 funding secured for Financial Solutions Skillnet

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Financial Solutions Skillnet (FSS) has been awarded €136,500 to continue its subsidised training programme in 2009. The network of more than 60 members offers tailored training courses and networking events to financial services companies and the banking sector.

Chamber traffic forum hears from interested parties at second full meeting

Thu, Dec 18, 2008

Galway Chamber’s Traffic and Transport Forum under the chairmanship of Dr Chris Coughlan, met for the second full forum meeting last week and heard submissions from interested parties regarding the future of Galway’s transport infrastructure.

The need for advertising in a recession

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

In times of a downturn one of the easiest areas to cut is advertising. It is easy because managers can simply decide to make the cut and, unless they are tied into a contract, then do it. It’s not like trying to get a reduction in rent, which means negotiating with the landlord, or reducing overheads like phone or electricity bills which entails putting controls and systems in place. Advertising can be cut, just like that.

You would do this, of course, only if you view advertising as an overhead. If you consider it an investment, which your marketing budget is, you wouldn’t dream of cutting it. Marketing, which includes advertising, is an investment in growing your business.

KPMG Galway candidates achieve impressive results in exams

Thu, Dec 04, 2008

KPMG in Galway has announced that three of its people have achieved some of the highest results in Ireland in the final accounting exams of The Institute of Chartered Accountants in Ireland (ICAI). Galway based Caoimhe McLoughlin (second place) John Harney (third place) and Maria Morris (joint eighth place) are all based at the accounting firm’s Eyre Square offices.

Irish shoppers attracted by offers and promotions as recession bites

Thu, Nov 27, 2008

Despite an ongoing recession Ireland will head European Christmas household spending this year, according to an annual survey by accounting firm Deloitte.

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