Ballybane seminar to examine the psychological aspects of business

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

A seminar addressing the psychological aspects of running a business in challenging times will be held in Ballybane Enterprise Centre on Monday next March 1 at 6.30pm.

A dozen jobseekers sought for unique focus group

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

Job seekers who are determined to prepare and deliver a first class interview are being sought for a focus group to develop, assess and validate effective interviewing skills over a four-week period. The group will commence on Tuesday March 23 from 10am to 12 noon in a city centre hotel.

This is the brainchild of Galway man Seán Connaughton who is a part time lecturer in the GMIT where he delivers on Effective Communications and Human Resources. Mr Connaughton who has a proven track record in successful interviewing techniques is seeking 12 volunteers for this four-week focus group and promises that the sessions will be interesting, interactive and innovative.

The g Hotel has been recognised as the top hotel in Ireland.

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

The g Hotel, Galway’s most luxurious five star spa hotel, is certainly celebrating the New Year after being recognised as the top hotel in Ireland on the prestigious ‘Travel & Leisure 500 World’s Best Hotels’. To add to the splendour of winning the esteemed accolade, the g ranked within the top 100 of the world class properties. Pictured above is Damien O’Riordan, General Manager of the five star g hotel, celebrating with staff after the award. Photo: Reg Gordon

Cash flow is king — advice to small businesses in Galway

Thu, Feb 25, 2010

At a recent meeting of the ACCA Ireland Munster/Connaught Members’ Network at the Menlo Park Hotel, ACCA Ireland president Brian McEnery spoke about what small companies should do if they find themselves in difficult circumstances.

New €7.5m clinical research facility will allow cutting edge trials

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Professor Larry Egan, Interim Director of the Health Research Board (HRB) Clinical Research Facility, Galway has welcomed the announcement that €7.5m in capital funding is being provided for the construction of a new Clinical Research Facility on the grounds of University Hospital Galway.

Beat the recession at VTOS Open Day

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Amid recession, job losses, gloom and despair, an event being held in Galway next Thursday (Feb 25) offers people a chance to deal constructively with unemployment and emerge newly qualified to meet future demands for a skilled workforce.

This is when Galway’s adult education and training centre, VTOS will hold its first annual open day, in a new state of the art building at Merchants Square on Merchants Road.

Splash Graphics for high quality graphic design and a professional service

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Whether you are starting a new business or promoting an existing one, Splash Graphics can add a fresh approach and a modern touch to your branding.

The Athlone-based business can help with graphic design, corporate identity, branding, print media, advertising, promotional products, and wedding invitations.

Supermacs continue sponsorship of Galway Hurling teams

Thu, Feb 18, 2010

Pat McDonagh, MD of Supermacs (right), with Joe Byrne, chairman of the Galway County Hurling board, and hurling managers Mattie Murphy, John McIntyre and Anthony Cunningham at the launch of the new Galway jersey and the announcement of the continued sponsorship of Galway Hurling teams. Photo:-Mike Shaughnessy.

GES offers free training programmes for those on live register

Thu, Feb 11, 2010

Galway Executive Skillnet (GES) has launched a unique programme of free and subsidised business training for 2010.The organisation is now in a position to offer free training places on a number of its training programmes to those signing on the live register.

Fancy a free marketing audit?

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

If you are considering conducting a marketing campaign for your business, where do you start in the planning? The first step is to audit what you are currently doing internally in terms of marketing. The first section here, Internal Audit can be broken down into the following categories:

Segmentation

Q-Park gives out five thousand free parking vouchers to city businesses

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Q-Park has given 5,000 €1 free vouchers to more than 50 retailers and restaurants within walking distance of its two parking facilities in Galway, the Coach Station and the Railway/Radisson.

GMIT digital media students to showcase their skills

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

Digital media students in GMIT are to hold an open day this month to showcase new developments in website design and computer art.

Galway Business Club promoting effective business networking and looking for members

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

The Galway Business Club is seeking new members— anyone with a keen interest in business development. If you are interested in joining or even just gathering more information regarding the club, they will be hosting an open visitors meeting on Wednesday February 10 in Flannerys Hotel on the Dublin Road. The meeting is open to everyone and gives potential members an extraordinary oppertunity to network.

NUIG to host Galway launch of major business and photography exhibition

Thu, Feb 04, 2010

A new photographic portrait exhibition, The Face of Corporate Responsibility, Ireland, will go on display at NUI, Galway from Tuesday February 9 to Sunday 14 in the university’s Orbsen Building.

Crospon sets up company to develop the patch that could eliminate needles

Thu, Jan 28, 2010

Galway-based medical device developer Crospon this week announced that its drug delivery technology platform has been spun out into a distinct company, Janisys, as a result of the continued development of the product prototype.

Working towards economic recovery

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

For many people in Ireland and around the world, 2009 was a pretty bad year, filled with financial turmoil and uncertainty. But while many people worried themselves sick, some, like Tom Hayes, looked to see where the seeds of recovery lay. In April 2009, Tom founded TalentTank.ie; a web portal which offers a completely new model for the process of recruitment in Ireland, and which continues to prosper as the grip of the recession begins to ease.

Create your dream home with SBA Home Ideas

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Travelling along the M6, have you ever noticed a sign for SBA Home Ideas? Boasting Athlone’s largest furniture selection, SBA Home Ideas at Moydrum Road, Athlone is home to a fantastic 1,800 sq m furniture showroom which now also incorporates Bright Ideas lighting showroom.

Galway-based insurance company launches public liability website

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Over recent weeks, the local and national media has been dominated with images of personal injuries and damage to property during the severe winter weather. Individuals are seeking compensation for their troubles and now, more so than ever, Public Liability Insurance is becoming a necessary cover for any occupation or business.

In response to this need, Galway-based Burke Insurances Ltd has launched a new website for their range of public liability insurance. PublicLiability.ie will offer the consumer not only the best of liability insurance at a low cost, but will also offer an excellent customer service experience with the help of its instant online quotation facility. A large variety of occupations and trades are catered for on the Publicliability.ie website.

Harsh weather conditions caused workplace absences

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

The recent snow and ice covered roads have been taking their toll on Irish workers, according to a new survey by IrishJobs.ie

Survey reveals major cost of weather disruption

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

IBEC, the group that represents Irish business, has released the results of a survey on the economic cost of the recent adverse weather conditions. On the basis of the results, IBEC estimates that the total value of economic output lost last week was approximately €700 million: €500 million in the services sector and €200 million in the manufacturing sector.

Eighty four per cent of survey respondents said that the response of national government was inadequate, while 69 per cent of respondents said the response of local government was inadequate.

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