NUI Galway report values Ireland’s ocean economy worth over a billion

Thu, Jan 02, 2014

NUI Galway’s Socio-Economic Marine Research Unit (SEMRU) has published its second report on Ireland’s Ocean Economy as part of their ongoing process of collection and analysis of marine socio-economic data in Ireland — and its findings reveal that the ocean economy is worth €1.2bn

Results from the report show that in 2010, the direct economic value of the Irish ocean economy was €1.2 billion which translates into approximately 0.8 per cent of GDP. The sector had a turnover of €3.5 billion, and provided employment for approximately 16,300 people (Full Time Equivalent). The report allows for the comparative analysis of the contribution of the marine sector to the national economy in the 2007-2010 period.

Retailers enjoy robust St Stephen’s Day sales

Thu, Jan 02, 2014

Retail Excellence Ireland, Ireland’s largest retail industry body, have confirmed that the St. Stephens Day Sales were the busiest in six years.

Retailers warned that shoplifting is costing two million a month in Ireland

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has warned retailers to be extra vigilant during the Christmas and New Year period as they are being targeted by organised gangs of shoplifters. The Association outlined that retailers are twice as likely to be victims of shoplifting over the Christmas, as the level of crime rises due to the greater opportunity and the recession.

The Retirement Planning Council urges employers to help staff prepare for retirement

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

The Retirement Planning Council of Ireland is calling on employers to give the gift of a retirement planning course to their employees this Christmas. A recent campaign by the Retirement Planning Council emphasises how retirement can be the most daunting time of a career and preparation is crucial in order to maximise the time ahead.

Retailers warned that shoplifting is costing two million a month in Ireland

Thu, Dec 19, 2013

ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has warned retailers to be extra vigilant during the Christmas and New Year period as they are being targeted by organised gangs of shoplifters. The Association outlined that retailers are twice as likely to be victims of shoplifting over the Christmas, as the level of crime rises due to the greater opportunity and the recession.

Is your business ready for the SEPA deadline on February 1?

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

At the beginning of February 2014, the Single European Payments Area, a payment integration initiative of the European Union, will be in full operation. The aim of the project is to improve the efficiency of cross border payments and to turn the many national clearing systems into a single payment area.

Collins McNicholas Ltd and Stewart up for ‘Best Managed’ companies awards

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Two Galway based companies, Collins McNicholas Ltd and Stewart, will compete to be a Best Managed Company at the annual Deloitte awards ceremony in March 2014. A symbol of organisational success and achievement, the awards are in their sixth year, and some of Ireland’s most dynamic and innovative companies now hold the prestigious Best Managed designation.

Taking the geography out of the equation

Thu, Dec 12, 2013

Location can have such a powerful impact on careers. If the job requires you to be in a certain place, at a certain time, to do certain tasks, then the fact that you live 70 miles away, and need to drop off the children at school each morning, can so easily rule you out.

Father and daughter team to revolutionise the job-seeking market with CareerBud

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Liam and Orla Delaney have just launched CareerBud.com, a business designed to assist job seekers with the difficult task of finding employment in today’s world. CareerBud is unique in that it is designed to keep the jobseeker at the heart of the process.

WIN’s funding bequest comes to an end

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

WIN – West of Ireland Networking is an independent, not-for-profit organisation limited by guarantee. To date they have been funded entirely by the Maureen O’Connell Fund through St Vincent de Paul which has allowed WIN to grow and provide vital services to those who are unemployed or underemployed in the West of Ireland.

Success is all about perfect execution, says Galway author as he is lauded by business gurus

Thu, Dec 05, 2013

Galway-based keynote speaker and best selling author Kevin Kelly has just launched his new book Do — The Pursuit of Xceptional Execution here and in the United States. Already the book has been endorsed by many New York Times best selling authors including business guru and author Tom Peters whose comments feature on the front cover:

"Now I can retire in peace. Kevin Kelly has written the book I always wanted to write. And he's done to the point of perfection—calling it xceptional execution,” said Mr Peters.

Alcom’s to expand workforce after business boost

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Award-winning Galway telecommunications company, Alcom, has successfully completed a new systems network installation for Supermac’s throughout Ireland.

Bon Secours Hospitals win Irish National Safety Award

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

Bon Secours Hospital Galway, accredited by Joint Commission International, was recently awarded the 2013 NISO/NISG All-Ireland Major Safety Award for Medical Services. Business category awards are awarded to organisations which have met a minimum high standard (distinction level) and who are best within their business category. This is the hospital’s second submission - in 2012 it was the recipient of a distinction in the Prestigious Award category.

Export award for Ballybrit company

Thu, Nov 28, 2013

A Galway company has scooped the Service Exporter of the Year award.

Time to get your entries in for SCCUL Enterprise Awards

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Businesses planning to enter the SCCUL Enterprise Awards are being urged to submit their entries as soon as possible. The deadline for entries to the awards which celebrate entrepreneurship and reward local enterprise is 5.30pm on Monday next November 18.

Old dog can still break from the traps

Thu, Nov 14, 2013

Q: I’ve been called to interviews. My immediate reaction was to run a mile. I haven’t done an interview since I left school, and that’s not today or yesterday – let’s put it this way, I’ve lived through my fair share of currency changes. I’ve run my own business for the past 25 years. I’m probably set in my ways. Can you teach an old dog new tricks? ‘Needs must’, hence my return to full-time employment. Any suggestions? (KK, email).

Donoghues of Galway wins Coach Operator of the Year award

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

The family-owned-and-operated coach company Donoghues of Galway was awarded the prize for Coach Operator of the Year 2013/2014 in the Tours category at the Fleet Bus & Coach Awards.

Technical queries put me down

Thu, Nov 07, 2013

Q: I went to an interview recently and going grand with all the general questions – my attitude, my ambitions, and all of that stuff. But then one of the panel, who had been silent until then, swung into action. He fired five technical questions at me. All five landed like crunching blows to the solar plexus. I wasn’t prepared for that. My question is not really a question, but a word of advice – know the stuff you’re meant to know about your job, they may just put you on the spot. I didn’t get the job. But I’ve dusted myself down and I’m ready to go back into the ring again. (KP, email)

Take Action Business competition launches with Tuam Networking Event

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

The launch of the Take Action Business competition takes place at 11.30am on Wednesday November 6 at Beechtree Enterprise Centre, Weir Road,Tuam.

Media skills can transfer to other roles

Thu, Oct 31, 2013

Q: All of my working life, I have been employed in ‘the media game’ – print journalism, broadcasting and online writing. For the past seven years, I have been in a staff job, but it’s clear the business isn’t going well. Everyone else is talking about moving onto another job within the industry, but I feel that wouldn’t be a good move for me. I’d like to try something else. But what? Ultimately, media is all I know. Any suggestions? (TN, email).

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