Being professional at all times
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Professionalism: It's NOT the job you DO, It's HOW you DO the job.”
Read more ...The Oil Company gives you a chance to win a break
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
The Oil Company under the management of John Sweeney based in Galway and Clifden are running a fantastic promotion from October through to March.
Read more ...Barons Self Storage appeals for Toys for Tubs
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
Ryan Tubridy wants lots of toys for Christmas. Not for himself, but for all the children around the country who will be in need this Christmas. Working with Barons Self Storage and St Vincent de Paul he is trying to make sure that no child is without a toy in Galway this Christmas morning. How can you help?
Read more ...Plexus Bio-Energy
Thu, Nov 25, 2010
The article 'Learn to heal your own body at Galway seminar next week' which was printed in the Life Style/Healthy Life section of last week's Galway Advertiser refered to an event in Octpober and not a current one.
Read more ...Former Intel head says Ireland must be smarter and quicker if we are to survive
Thu, Nov 18, 2010
Speaking in Galway this week, Dr Craig Barrett, the former head of Intel in Ireland, said that we had to be smarter, better educated and think quicker, if we were to survive in the modern world of economic development.
Read more ...Collecting the debts and maintaining cash flow
Thu, Nov 18, 2010
In these exceptionally difficult times, it is absolutely necessary that your business is equipped with the most effective ways of maintaining cashflow. The most common problem facing many businesses at the moment is that outstanding bills are not being discharged in a timely fashion, or at all. How then do you go about ensuring that this problem is banished from your business? One of the most efficient ways of doing this is by commencing debt collection proceedings against the company or individual. Developing a reputation for being proactive about the collection of fees or invoices owed to you can be no bad thing, as it will foster a culture of immediate payment by your clients because they will be aware that if they dont pay, you will follow them for it and not simply brush that fee note under the carpet!
What does it mean to 'commence' debt collection proceedings and what does it entail?
Read more ...Minimise the mistakes for interview success
Thu, Nov 18, 2010
Every interviewee makes mistakes. We make mistakes because we are human. “The only real mistake is the one from which we learn nothing” – John Powell.
Read more ...Crane Bar to host ‘An Evening Celebrating Women in Action’
Thu, Nov 18, 2010
“An Evening Celebrating Women in Action”, a dynamic cultural event which aims to celebrate and promote women’s activism, work, and contribution to the arts, is set to take place in the Crane Bar on Friday, November 26, from 6pm to 9pm.
Read more ...New children’s book and website launched
Thu, Nov 18, 2010
A new children’s book, by the Athenry writer and illustrator Morag Kelly, which deals with the ecology, friendship, sustainability, and the natural cycles of life, was launched recently.
The book, Gordon Goes to Greenieland, and its companion website www.greenieland.ie, was recently launched in The Druid Theatre by the city arts officer James Harrold.
Read more ...Wanted — enterprising Galway women who are serious about growing their business
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
An opportunity is being offered to 60 enterprising women who are serious about extending their business to participate in Going for Growth — a unique support to women entrepreneurs.
Read more ...Learn new habits to improve your business
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
How often have you heard it said you are what you repeatedly do? No where is this more true than in business where non productive habits and behaviour patterns can significantly impact upon business performance.
This and other challenges to business development will be addressed at a free seminar in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Tuesday November 23 at 6.30pm
Read more ...Walsh Waste launches its new website
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
Top waste removal company Walsh Waste has boosted its communications strategy by launching a new website.
Read more ...2040 event sparks debate on future of city
Thu, Nov 11, 2010
The great, the good and the ordinary people of Galway packed into GMIT’s largest lecture theatre last Friday to take the first steps in collective planning for the future of Galway.
Chaired by newspaper editor Dave O’ Connell, the day-long symposium included presentations from industry experts and audience feedback
Read more ...Local startups share their thoughts at free Ulster Bank event in museum
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
Ulster Bank will host a free evening event in the Galway Museum, Galway, from 6.00pm to 8.00pm on Wednesday, 10th November 10 to help people who have recently set up or are considering starting up their own business.
Read more ...West on verge of entrepreneurial burst, finds Sli Nua survey
Thu, Nov 04, 2010
The west of Ireland could be on the verge of producing a whole new wave of young entrepreneurs, according to a fresh survey of third-level students.
The survey of 200 third-level students revealed that three-quarters of them may start their own business within five years of leaving college.
Read more ...30-day career boost for job seekers
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
An exciting new programme to unlock the potential of job seekers has been launched in Galway. Potential participants taking part in this 30-day career boost project, which starts on November 8, will enjoy taking part in a parachute jump, climbing Croagh Patrick, and visiting an active Dáil Éireann session. There will be kayaking, mountain trailing, bio energy sessions, charity events, brainstorming talks in addition to a variety of problem-solving activities and sample interview preparations - all complemented by appropriate and extremely beneficial career tips throughout the 30 days.
Read more ...Failte West — a new tourism development forum
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Fáilte Ireland has announced the establishment of Fáilte West, its new tourism development forum for the region. This announcement comes as the group met for their inaugural meeting at the Clayton Hotel, Ballybrit, Galway last week. Fáilte West will be responsible for spearheading and overseeing a three-year development agenda for tourism in the region with the active support of the Fáilte Ireland organisation.
Read more ...Kingfisher NUIG boss named Manager of the Year at ILAM awards
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
Barry Phelan, General Manager of the Kingfisher Club, NUI Galway has been named ‘ILAM Manager of the Year’ at the White Flag Awards which were held in the Breaffy House Hotel in Castlebar. ILAM is the industry body which represents sports, fitness, aquatic facilities, spas and wellness in Ireland. As his prize, Mr Phelan has won a trip to the 29th Annual International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) Convention and Trade Show which takes place from March 10-13 at the San Diego Convention Centre, California.
With almost 20 years’ experience in the fitness industry in the UK, France and Ireland, which includes management positions with both the Living Well group in the UK and the City West Campus in Dublin, Mr Phelan was appointed to the Position of General Manager of the Kingfisher Group Galway in July 2007.
Read more ...Your Career, Your Choices - How positivity leads to interview success
Thu, Oct 28, 2010
“To be a great champion you must believe you are the best. If you’re not, pretend you are”
(Muhammad Ali)
Read more ...Take the chance to begin again
Thu, Oct 21, 2010
Begin Again (www.beginagain.ie) a career advancement programme developed by the Irish Centre for Business Excellence (ICBE), is calling on experienced and professional individuals based in Galway who are eager to rejoin the workforce to join the programme and take advantage of one of 60 work placements currently available throughout the county and 200 available nationwide.
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