Aro targets Facebook success for businesses

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Here we will explore how to set up a business page, update your wall, how to integrate applications into your business page and how to use Facebook advertising as a cost effective tool.

Galway business duo beat recession and take the Subway into town

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Two Galway businessmen are overcoming the challenges presented by the recession having come together to take their high street business to the doorsteps of homes and offices throughout the city.

Be convincing, even when you’re not talking

Thu, Oct 21, 2010

Communication consists of the following: 55 per cent body language, 38 per cent tone and 7 per cent words.

Non-verbal signals, both your body language (55 per cent of the message) and the tone of your voice (38 per cent), are even more crucial than the words you use in an Interview situation. People are concerned mainly about what they should say and how they should say it in interview, and forget that this is just a small part of the interview process.

‘2040 -a Galway odyssey’ — Symposium to look at city’s future

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

A day long symposium will be held in GMIT on Friday November 5 to create public debate on a vision for Galway for the next generation. Organised by the Galway 2040 Initiative it is led by Paul Shelly and Rory O’Connor, Jim Fennell (GMIT & Marine Institute), Professor Kevin Leyden (NUIG CISC) and Michael Coyle (Galway Chamber).

Lighthouse Networks announces competitive new wireless broadband

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Galway-based company Lighthouse Networks has just announced the launch of a new Wireless Broadband Service for Galway city and the surrounding areas. The new service is being marketed under the name “Lightnet235” and it provides broadband subscribers in Galway with a very competitively priced broadband service. It uses the very latest fixed wireless access technology and has an entry level price of just €20 per month.

Your career, your choices

Thu, Oct 14, 2010

Believe me, it’s all about belief

CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.

IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.

The purpose of the event is to bring together and provide a forum for like-minded individuals involved in research, development and innovation to discuss issues of common interest.

Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Emerging Leaders Programme (ELP) is a seven-day transformational programme aimed at providing managers and team leaders with practical skills they need to enhance their performance in their roles. The ELP is receiving part funding from the GMIT Innovation Skillnet, which is funded by member companies under the Training Networks Programme, an initiative of Skillnets Ltd, funded through the Department of Education and Skills.

Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Employment opportunities, work placements, postgraduate study and volunteering options are to be outlined at a one day careers and recruitment fair in Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT), Galway, on Tuesday October 12 next.

CIPD to hold symposium on foreign direct investment

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

A CIPD-organised symposium on foreign direct investment by multinationals in Ireland will take place in Salthill Hotel on October 29.

IRDG to hold Enterprise Innovation Network event in Galway

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

The Industry Research and Development Group (IRDG) will hold an Enterprise Innovation Network Event at the Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday 12 October from 8:30 to 11:30am.

The purpose of the event is to bring together and provide a forum for like-minded individuals involved in research, development and innovation to discuss issues of common interest.

Emerging leaders sought for innovative programme

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Job and career opportunities at GMIT fair next week

Thu, Oct 07, 2010

Galway businesses sixth quickest to pay their bills

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Businesses in Galway are the sixth quickest in the country to pay their bills in the first half of this year, according to latest research.

The Republic of Ireland paid its bills two days quicker on average during the first six months of the year when compared with the same period last year, according to the latest insight from Experian®, the global information services company. Despite this, Experian’s analysis reveals Ireland is still paying seven days later than its northern counterparts. Analysis also reveals that businesses in Galway are sixth quickest to pay bills in the second quarter of 2010.

Feargal Quinn brings retail therapy to Network Ireland Conference in Galway

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Well known Irish businessman Feargal Quinn will be the guest speaker at the Network Ireland Conference and Galway Now Businesswomen of the Year Awards next week.

Network Chonamara to host first meeting

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

The inaugural Network Chonamara meeting for all business people operating in the Conamara area will take place in the Connemara Coast Hotel on October 6 (6pm).

Galway County reducing its carbon footprint with Energia’s ‘green energy’

Thu, Sep 30, 2010

Galway is set to significantly reduce its carbon footprint after the Galway County Council has signed up to a new “green energy” power deal with leading independent energy provider Energia. The deal will reduce Galway’s carbon footprint by almost 14,000 tonnes each year.