Engineer turns to alternative work markets

Fri, May 14, 2010

The fall-out from the collapse of the property market continues to be felt in the construction sector where the market for new-builds has all but dried up. Westport engineer, Micheal Sheridan, who employed 10 staff at the height of the boom back in 2006, knows first hand about this sorry state of affairs.

Stocks and shares are for everyone

Fri, May 14, 2010

Stocks and shares often ring as scare words but people from all walks of life and not just stock brokers are dabbling in them these days.

Castlebar photographer Michael Donnelly threw his hand at some bank shares a few years ago and while it didn’t turn him into an overnight millionaire, the losses and wins experienced along the have made for an interesting time.

Savings advice for communion money

Fri, May 14, 2010

Boys and girls making their communion in recent weeks will have experienced their first taste of ‘big money’ and the credit union is now offering advice on how to make this money go far. Mr Paul Walsh, CEO of CUNA Mutual, the credit union insurer, said that Holy Communicants receive hundreds and thousands of euro on their big day and is now encouraging parents to have their eight and nine years olds lodge their cache as savings.

Calleary launches NERA roadshows

Fri, May 14, 2010

Minister for Labour Affairs and for Public Service Transformation Dara Calleary TD has launched a series of roadshows by the National Employment Rights Authority (NERA) in Ballina this week.

Reader competition

Fri, May 14, 2010

HB Ice-cream has just re-launched an old favourite - the ‘Thataway’ ice lolly - so named because it is in the shape of a hand with index finger pointing upwards.

Claremorris businesswoman mentors students

Fri, May 07, 2010

Award-winning Claremorris businesswoman Melissa Walsh was recently invited to give a talk to design students at IT Sligo, from where she herself graduated in industrial design. Ms Walsh spoke to the students about her work and her company MW Design, Print, and Signs in Claremorris, Co Mayo. She also discussed project work with the students and assessed the overall concept and presentation of their work.

Retail business should go online

Fri, May 07, 2010

As towns and cities around Ireland continue to endure a significant drop in sales since the economic downturn hit, retailers are racking their brains for new ideas to revitalise their businesses. It is a situation that is exacerbated by the development of retail parks on the outskirts of many towns, which have drawn shoppers away from town centres, leaving many businesses decimated.

BUSINESS BRIEFS

Fri, May 07, 2010

Awareness of green issues is low
A new website, GreenQuest.ie, founded by Mayo natives Martin Heneghan and Tom Canavan has found that more than 55 per cent (55.6 per cent) of people living in Connacht still do not know what a building energy rating (BER) is, despite the fact that any house being offered for sale or rent in this country requires one under law.

A new website, GreenQuest.ie, founded by Mayo natives Martin Heneghan and Tom Canavan has found that more than 55 per cent (55.6 per cent) of people living in Connacht still do not know what a building energy rating (BER) is, despite the fact that any house being offered for sale or rent in this country requires one under law.

Positive Signs for Recruitment Sector

Fri, May 07, 2010

The last year quarter has shown some welcome signs in the recruitment sector, according to Irishjobs.ie, the quarterly online jobs index. These include a nine per cent increase in jobs advertised online as compared to last year. The medical professionals and healthcare sector has seen the biggest increase in new jobs advertised, with retailing, wholesaling, and purchasing showing the largest decline in new jobs advertised.

Small firm workers earn €35,000

Fri, May 07, 2010

Employees working in a small business earn just under €35,000 per annum on average, according to findings of the Small Firms Association.

Prestigious UK and Ireland award nomination for Gerry McGuire Shoes

Fri, Apr 23, 2010

For 40 years Gerry McGuire Shoes has sought out and delivered the best in designer brands to the west of Ireland, so there is no need to travel for hours to find the special person in your life the perfect gift.

Put the ‘soul’ in your business at Network Mayo’s April meeting

Fri, Apr 23, 2010

Network Mayo is delighted to present an evening with international business speaker Molly Harvey, known as the Corporate Soul Woman. Waterford-born Molly Harvey is flying in specially from Liverpool for the April 28 event at Hotel Westport. She is a no-nonsense business thinker who delivers information-packed strategies on leadership and culture change. One of her greatest skills is helping organisations clarify and simplify their vision and strategy. Prepare to be inspired, enriched, and motivated as this “stunningly exciting speaker” shares her Six-Step Path to growth, prosperity and leadership.

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