Commissioner visit a tribute to SCCUL mentoring programme

Thu, May 16, 2013

SCCUL Mentors, a structured mentoring programme established by SCCUL Enterprises celebrates its first year in operation. In 12 short months, over 180 local businesses have received free mentoring support from up to 80 established business figures and industry experts in Galway. Mentoring has been provided across a number of sectors including Finance, Sales, HR, PR & Marketing, Quality, and Business Planning. SCCUL Mentors earlier this year launched its 2013 Programme and businesses may apply online www.scculmentors.ie

Golden memories as Connacht Gold bids farewell to old name

Thu, May 16, 2013

Shareholders of Connacht Gold have endorsed a proposal to change the name of the co-operative to Aurivo Co-operative Society Ltd.

Galway companies highlight National Enterprise Week

Thu, May 16, 2013

A number of Galway-based companies will be showcasing their businesses at Bank of Ireland branches across the county as part of National Enterprise Week, which takes place fromMay 17 to 24.

According to Bank of Ireland at the start of National Enterprise Week, new and approved lending to small and medium enterprises (SMEs) has risen by over one quarter in the first three months of 2013, based on year-on-year figures.

Vulcan assists the PRTB to produce its new National Rent Index

Thu, May 16, 2013

A new nationwide rent index of all private accommodation in Ireland has been launched this week with the help of Galway company Vulcan Solutions.

Dragons on board for glittering Network Galway Business Woman of the Year Awards

Thu, May 09, 2013

Ramona Nicholas and Barry O’Sullivan from RTE’s Dragons Den series will present the awards at this year’s ceremony. At the recent launch of The ninth Annual Network Galway Business Woman of the Year Awards. The ceremony will take place in The g Hotel, on Friday May 24 and promises to be a spectacular affair.

Shannon taking off as summer schedule launched at airport

Thu, May 09, 2013

The summer officially began for the newly independent Shannon Airport over the May bank holiday weekend as the premier gateway to and from the western half of the island launched its schedule for the busy months ahead.

Two thirds of SMES are under attack from international fraudsters

Thu, May 02, 2013

ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, has issued a warning to all businesses to be extremely vigilant, particularly during the holiday period, as international fraudsters are targeting the Irish enterprise community.

John Concannon guest speaker at tonight’s seminar at Ballybane Enterprise Centre

Thu, May 02, 2013

Entrepreneur and philanthropist John Concannon will be the guest speaker at the May Business Seminar in Ballybane Enterprise Centre tonight Thursday May 2 at 7.30pm.

Printing with confidence with A&T Printing

Thu, May 02, 2013

A&T Printing can provide the solutions to all your printing needs, with offices in Athenry and Galway they provide a complete service to all customers. Their new website is easy to navigate and will instantly inform potential customers on the wide range of products and services.

Mentoring clinic next week for women-led businesses in the west

Thu, May 02, 2013

Start-ups, SMEs, sole traders and professional businesses owned or run by women, will be offered a real opportunity to obtain business advice from a range of professional mentors to support their business’s growth later this month.

Jobseekers get ‘big break’ with Ros na Rún

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

With the Irish unemployment rate remaining stubbornly high at 14 per cent, Ros na Rún in association with Gréasán na Méan aims to assist job seeking Irish speakers in accessing the growing Irish language media industries. Through a one day intensive acting workshop on Wednesday May 1 budding actors have the opportunity to get their ‘Big Break’.

Student scoops cash prize with study app at NUIGSU Enterprise Awards

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Niamh Duffy, an MSc in Clinical Research student at NUI Galway from Dublin has scooped the top prize of €10,000 at the NUI Galway Students’ Union Enterprise Awards.

Online Marketing in Galway presents JCI Galway and Marketer Dave

Thu, Apr 25, 2013

Online Marketing in Galway’s (OMiG) next meet up session is taking place on Monday next April 29 at 7pm in the Harbour Hotel, Galway.

April’s event is kindly being sponsored by JCI (Junior Chamber International) Galway and Olivia Hayes, president of JCI Galway will be guest speaker on the night alongside David McGinley aka “Marketer Dave” a freelance marketer based in Galway. Both speakers have unique and exciting presentations prepared for the event.

Five Galway companies scoop business achievers awards

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Five leading Galway-based companies scooped awards at the Connacht provincial final of the Ulster Bank Business Achievers Awards. Three other businesses from across Connacht were also selected as winners at the awards ceremony, which took place at The Clayton Hotel.

Galway networkers continue to boost local economy

Thu, Apr 18, 2013

Three broups of BNI in County Galway have announced the appointment of brand new leadership teams and chapter directors consisting of prominent local business people.

Hire a virtual PA, cut costs and add professionalism

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

In today’s business world, missed calls and escalating costs are battles which many are fighting. But two Galway women have set up a business which aims to allow companies and businesses to effectively have their own virtual PAs for a fraction of the cost of hiring.

Lotus Technical Services experience continued growth in engineering services nationwide

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Due to the continued growth of its business, LotusTS has expanded its engineering and technical services teams nationwide. LotusTS is an indigenous Irish company with international operations, currently employing over 400 skilled staff.

Footfall expands operations in Oranmore

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

Footfall Ltd, a specialist entrance matting and carpet tile provider based in Oranmore, has been quietly and steadily expanding its operations since their move to a 4000sq ft unit in Westlink Commercial Park in April 2012. In less than a year, Footfall has added four new employees to its proactive team, with more positions opening up, giving a welcome boost to the Galway jobs market.

Signs of optimism in the jobs market, says Collins McNicholas

Thu, Apr 11, 2013

The number of jobs registered with Collins McNicholas, the national Recruitment and HR Services Group, increased by 24% in the first two months of this year, in comparison with the same period from the previous year.

Almost all Connacht companies see the benefit of standards

Thu, Apr 04, 2013

The recent horsemeat issue highlights how easily business reputations and consumer confidence can be damaged or lost, and further reinforces the high value for companies of having standards in place for products and services.

Almost four out of five (78 per cent) Connacht companies surveyed recently believe that implementing standards directly benefits their business. Additionally, almost 3 out of 4 (72 per cent) Managing Directors and CEOs in Connacht believe companies that use standards have stronger reputations. The research was conducted for NSAI (National Standards Authority of Ireland) by Behaviour and Attitudes.

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