Nine tips for a better presentation

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

Q: They’ve asked me to do a 12-minute presentation at a job interview next week. The presentation will focus on the challenges I see for the sector (car sales) in the years ahead. I have very little experience of this kind of thing – the interview is for the position of financial controller. Where would I even begin to start with the likes of this? (AH, email).

Galway food entrepreneurs urge women to apply for programme to support new rural businesses

Thu, Sep 01, 2022

A prominent Galway food entrepreneur is urging others from the county to join the latest cycle of ACORNS - a highly-successful development initiative to support early-stage female entrepreneurs living in rural Ireland.

Cyber expert reveals you are likely to be hacked on your birthday

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Cyber security platform TitanHQ has revealed that you are more likely to be hacked on your birthday than on any other day of the year.

Credit Unions are the most trusted financial institutions in the country

Thu, Aug 25, 2022

Credit Unions top the list of financial service providers in terms of consumer confidence, with over half of respondents (51%) to a new survey by Peopl Insurance reporting a high level of trust in the financial institution, compared to 39% of people who would place this same level of trust in An Post, and 18% who feel the same about traditional banks.

Galway social enterprises awarded funding

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Two Galway-based social enterprises are among the 28 to receive an award from Rethink Ireland’s social enterprise funding.

Credit control is essential for survival warns IFAC

Thu, Aug 18, 2022

Ifac is advising Galway SMEs and start-up businesses to get their credit under control to ensure long-term survival

Julie Burke, National Credit Controller of Ireland’s farming, food and agribusiness specialist professional services firm, says credit control is at the heart of every business.

Tuam’s DigiTally achieves third business all-star accreditation

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Tuam based stocktaking solution DigiTally has achieved Business All-Star Accreditation with the All-Ireland Business Foundation for the third consecutive year.

Skillnet Ireland announces €1m fund to establish new Skillnet Business Networks

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

Skillnet Ireland, the business support agency responsible for advancing the competitiveness, productivity, and innovation of Irish businesses through enterprise-led talent development, is calling for applications to set up new Skillnet Business Networks.

With funding of up to €1m available, Skillnet Ireland is seeking applications from interested industry bodies or business groups which will complement the work already being carried out across its 72 Skillnet Business Networks nationwide. Industry bodies such as Chambers Ireland, IBEC, ISME, Irish Centre for Business Excellence, and the Irish Farmers Association are currently engaged with Skillnet Ireland and see the benefits this brings.

Four Star Pizza targets Galway as possible location for new stores

Thu, Aug 04, 2022

FOUR STAR PIZZA’S new CEO Colin Hughes has named Galway as a possible location for one or more new stores to be opened by the company over the next three years.

Following a root-and-branch review of the Irish-owned pizza chain’s business, Hughes has identified several areas for potential growth and Galway features high on the list of targets.

No rise in females in top financial services roles, says Network Ireland

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Women’s business group Network Ireland has expressed disappointment that there has been no improvement to the numbers of females in the top roles in the financial services sector.

Beware of latest email scam, say Titan Security experts

Thu, Jul 21, 2022

Galway-based cyber security experts TitanHQ (https://www.titanhq.com/) have warned Irish people to be on the lookout for the latest email scam, after a school district in the United States admitted last month to transferring nearly €200,000 to an account controlled by cyber criminals.

New Thermo King centre has capacity for up to 70 engineers

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Thermo King’s new research and development (R&D) centre located adjacent to its sustainable manufacturing operations in Galway has capacity for up to 70 engineers.

Ulster Bank is reminding customers in Galway to choose and move and close

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Ulster Bank is continuing to write to its current and deposit account customers on a phased, rolling basis, to give them six months’ notice to Choose a new provider, Move their balances and transactions and switch their account(s).

The Bank is reminding its Galway customers in vulnerable situations and those in need of additional support that assistance is available through its dedicated customer phone line 1800 656 001 open 8am-8pm, 7 days a week.

How to avoid the ‘out of sight, out of mind’ trap

Thu, Jul 14, 2022

Q: Since the pandemic, a lot of people in our company are still working remotely. I’m one of them. I now live 140 miles from head office, having moved here early in lockdown. I’m the furthest one away and consequently spend the least amount of time in head office. The others tend to spend a day each week there, whereas I pay a visit perhaps once every four weeks. There is no hard-and-fast rule, but I find it makes sense for me to go there about once a month to meet some people. A promotion opportunity is coming up and I fear I may suffer from the ‘out of sight out of mind’ phenomenon. How can I avoid this? (DJ, email).

Galway workers and companies urged to use new ATU careers portal for career guidance and hiring

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

Galway businesses and workers have been urged to use a free new service from Atlantic Technological University (ATU) that offers advice on upskilling, changing jobs and university courses.

The website, which was developed by the ATU as part of the €12.3million Higher Education 4.0 scheme, mixes AI technology and one-to-one human engagement to help workers access higher education and update their knowledge in way that’s as seamless and flexible as possible.

Shannon Airport and the west’s economy feel bounce from the JP McManus Pro-Am

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

The excitement was palpable at Shannon Airport this week as thirty private jets carrying some of the world’s top golfers were welcome visitors as they landed at Shannon to participate in the prestigious, star-studded, JP McManus Pro-Am in Adare Manor.

GRETB's Further Education and Training (FET) Department is recruiting

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

FET staff members manage and deliver further education and training through a wide range of programmes and services within Galway and Roscommon including but not limited to, traineeships, apprenticeships, back to education initiatives, community education and training, music generation, vocational training opportunities scheme, youth services, youth advocacy, local creative youth partnership, adult information and guidance services and youthreach.

Shop Street Three store upgrades its customer offering

Thu, Jul 07, 2022

The newly renovated Three store on Shop Street has been unveiled as part of Three Ireland’s nationwide retail upgrade; a €27 million investment to transform its customer offering and retail stores across the country. The investment comes as Three moves to redefine the telecommunications sector and create a new category of retail stores for Ireland’s towns and cities with the newly revamped Shop Street store now open.

ATU Galway welcomes key companies and agencies to business engagement event

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

The Atlantic Technological University (ATU) this week hosted a major business engagement event to assess to degree to which higher education institutions are meeting the needs of enterprise in the West and North West.

Dermot Nolan elected President of Galway Chamber

Thu, Jun 30, 2022

Dermot Nolan has been elected the new President of Galway Chamber. Mr Nolan is the Group Finance Director of the Headspace Group and has previously served as Deputy President of the Chamber as well as Chair of the Evolving Galway Committee.

Previously he worked with EY and Mazars in various roles up to partner level in both Ireland and internationally. He is a board member of Bia Innovator, Baboró International Arts Festival for Children and Architecture at the Edge. He is also President of Galway Hockey Club.

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