Less stress and debt sought

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

n a recent survey Kenco discovered that 29 per cent of the Irish public have sobering financial worries. To launch its new eco-refill pack, which has 97 per cent less packaging weight, the coffee maker surveyed 500 people in an MRBI study to see what they would like 97 per cent less of. Most answers called for fewer bills, less stress, debt, work, and bankers. However 28 per cent said they were tired of negativity and bad news, especially from the media.

Mayo businesspeople to discuss social media options

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

The next meeting of the Mayo Open Coffee Club will take place on Wednesday July 7 in GMIT’s Castlebar campus. The topic for the meeting will be ‘the use of social media for business.’

More than 6,000 training places for unemployed

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

A total of 6,589 training places have been created around the country under the Government‘s Labour Activation Fund, according to Minister for Labour Affairs and local Fianna Fáil TD, Dara Calleary.

Halifax closure

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

Bank of Scotland (Ireland) is reminding customers in Mayo of Halifax branch closures taking effect from this month. The Halifax branch on Main Street, Castlebar, will close on Friday June 18.

Motorists oppose parking levy

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

Nearly 68 per cent of Irish motorists say they are opposed to the new €200 parking levy planned for Irish cities. The results are based on a poll of more than 1,500 motorists carried out by the AA last month.

Energy grants up for grabs

Fri, Jun 11, 2010

The countdown is on for community groups in Mayo to apply for energy grants from the Bord Gáis Energy Community Energy Fund. Bord Gáis Energy has issued a final call for applications to all local Not-For-Profit organisations as the closing date for applications to the Community Energy Fund is fast approaching.

Top ten online marketing tips for SMEs

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

The digital marketing revolution has arrived and the internet is now helping us find information, goods, and services not just globally but locally, quickly and easily. The following top tips have been offered by Aró, online marketing consultants for SMEs and existing website owners wishing to enhance their visibility for their websites and drive revenue online. Some of these strategies are also useful for non website owners, as follows:

Google Maps – for location specific businesses it is important to have a profile built on Google Maps.

The magical business of make-believe

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

Many of us spend time looking for a little bit of magic in our lives. Fortunately a new magician in Mayo is now here to help fulfil this quest.

On-line advice for Tourism operators in the West

Fri, Jun 04, 2010

Web-Check, Fáilte Ireland’s e-Business initiative to support tourism businesses i is holding a free conference in The Clayton Hotel, Galway on Tuesday June next to help local tourism businesses in the West improve their online presence.

The conference will focus on how to improve business performance using the internet and how to bring traditional marketing methods into the online environment.

Mechanics of life after redundancy

Fri, May 28, 2010

As news continues to break about company closures and job losses, more and more people are having to deal with the reality of redundancy. Alex Papadellis, formerly a mechanic with Caseys garage in Castlebar which closed down last October, has been living through the struggles of life after redundancy for the past eight months.

Business breakfasts for SMEs

Fri, May 21, 2010

Continuing its drive to support the small and medium business sector, Bank of Ireland is hosting two business breakfasts in Mayo this week as part of National Enterprise Week. On Wednesday May 26, Bank of Ireland Ballina will host a business breakfast on the theme of franchising with Enda Folan, master franchisor for Computer Trouble Shooters in Ireland whose presentation will focus on ‘Franchising your business’. Mr Folan started the Ireland operation in 2003 and is based in Bearna, Galway. The business is a network of professional associates who provide a wide range of computer support services to small business owners and to home based computer users throughout the country. The event takes place in branch at 7.45am.