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Blog on smallbusinesscan and reach 100,000 prospects
As you know we are busy redesigning the site. That always causes some creative tension. Nearly all members of the board have been insulted and most have by now threatened to resign (If only they would). We a...
Agri-Sector continues to make hay while the sun shines and the CAP still fits
For 143 years, Northern Ireland has showcased its agricultural and food sectors at the Balmoral Show, now the largest agricultural and food event on the island. But the agri-food sector is more than a highlig...
The spirit of determination
It is often the spirit of determination that marks out a small business entrepreneur. That is certainly the case with Doris Seggie, an Arizona woman who came to live in Belfast after her mother-in-law, who li...
Relationship Marketing and Your Online Presence
Business is a cobweb of human relationship.” – Henry Ross Perot Relationship marketing is the act of building close relationships with existing customers and prospects. It’s about having an ongoing dialogue w...
Gaming is good for you and for your business
It probably started with "The kids are all right", which one of the first books we read about gaming and how it impacts on business and the next generation of human capital. "Fun Inc." explains the importance...
Europe China Trading Hub (in Ireland ?)
I knew they were up to something, just wasn't sure what, until now.... But I thought someone else would've picked up on this before me, or maybe I'm just jumping the gun, or to conclusions.... My sources tel...
Pockets as far as his ankles
Our resident halfwit is not from this country and where he is from they do not like to spend money. We have never seen his wallet. You can imagine his delight when we decided to focus this week on freebees. F...
Food companies to be at centre of economic recovery
Export-focused food companies will be at the centre of Northern Ireland’s economic recovery, experts from Ulster Bank emphasised at a briefing event for agriculture, food and business journalists. Outlining t...
Angel Meetup 2012 – what did you miss and where and how to catch up
The idea to organise Angel Meetup emerged from the desire to get the start-up and investorcommunity engaging closer together. Diane Roberts and her team at Xcell Partners undertook the task of getting the eve...
Breaking new ground in the year ahead
Fleet Financial has grown substantially since it was formed in 1996. Five people were involved in the Belfast company when it was formed by senior managers who had run the contract car management operation fo...
Pinterest as a Form of Social Media Marketing
Pinterest is the hottest thing, so far, that happened in the world of social media marketing. This new social media site has substantially grown in just few months. In fact, from the 1.2 million users as of A...
Do you know what monkey brain is?
Do you know what monkey brain is? It's a kind of mental wander lust. Many entrepreneurs have this condition. It manifests as busy work. Put crudely an entrepreneur with monkey brain will be described (behind ...
Getting into the swing of a growing golfing operation
Londonderry retailer Total Golf provides an object lesson in how to develop and grow at a fast rate, even in a recession. Exports and online retailing offer enormous opportunities.Dermot Hegarty opened a shop...
Is it easier now to start a business?
I started my first business in 1984 selling study books to my fellow students and side-stepping the cartel that Dutch schoolbook publishers had by importing the books from the USA. Life was simple then. Compu...
Summer Slouchers
Summer is again almost upon us and it’s likely you are preparing yourself for the summer holidays. But when planning your summer holiday, have you spared a thought for your back?Holidays are notorious for cre...
Franchising in Ireland in 2012
As we move into 2012, we have been hearing a lot about economic challenges facing many countries, including Ireland. Orna Stokes, of Ulster Bank reports.Not all business sectors have been performing the same ...
Advice and support for franchisors from Ulster Bank
(Originally appeared in the Sunday Business Post 22 April 2012)Sunday Business Post: What is the current state of the franchising sector in Ireland?Ulster Bank: Recent years have seen strong growth in the num...
The business landscape for Franchising in Ireland
Irish SMEs are undoubtedly operating in a challenging environment – Business Information Provider Vision-net reported that 1,930 businesses in Ireland closed their doors during 2011. But Vision-net statisti...
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