Facebook success for businesses

Fri, Oct 15, 2010

This week sees the opening of The Social Network, a film that portrays the Facebook success story. Facebook has 500 million users worldwide, 1.7 million of whom are in Ireland — so how can business target the phenomenon that is Facebook?

Massive growth potential for Irish businesses on internet

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Opportunities for massive growth for Irish businesses exists online but are largely ignored, a leading technical consultant revealed during a Mayo Ideas Week seminar last week.

Huge interest in entrepreneur seminar at GMIT

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Over 170 people attended the “Spirit of Entrepreneurship” annual event hosted by the Innovation in Business Centre (IiBC) at Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology (GMIT) in Castlebar last week.

Annoying work meetings wasting lots of time

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Work meetings are part and parcel of Irish business life but for many employees having to sit around the table listening to the constant use of ‘buzz words’ and cliches can prove extremely annoying.

Just Desserts celebrating national food award

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Celebrations are ongoing at Just Desserts, Winners of the Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards 2010 in Category three, Puddings and Desserts. “We are delighted to have won the Gold not only for Just Desserts but to also to bring a feel-good factor back to Mayo with us from Dingle” said Brian Campbell of Just Desserts.

New definition needed for retirement

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

With the 65 years of age cut-off point long associated with retirement now being called more into question as people continue to live and work longer, a new definition is now being sought for retirement. According to research presented this week at the Retirement Planning Council of Ireland Conference at the Aviva Stadium in Dublin, four out of 10 people coming up to retirement have now expressed a desire to continue working after they leave their current job, whether for money or as volunteers. RPCI CEO John Higgins has now called for a new way to define the concept of retirement in terms, not just of economic gain, but also for social gain.

Mayo Ideas Week is here to stay

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

The inaugural Mayo Ideas Week has been judged an outstanding success and shows what can be achieved when enterprise agencies combine their efforts. Up to 450 people attended 10 events over five days in venues throughout the entire county.

Old Prize Bond nets €20,000 for Mayo winner

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Some long-term investments really do work, it has been shown this week, with the news that a a lucky Prize Bond holder from County Mayo who bought the ticket 20 years ago, has just won the weekly Prize Bond Star Prize of €20,000.

Big savers seek out suitable pension funds for nest eggs

Fri, Oct 08, 2010

Mayo consumers are saving more than ever and are now looking for new ways to shore up their money for the long-term, according to Tony Raftery, manager of Acorn Life in Mayo.

“People are saving more than ever, with recent surveys indicating that adults are now saving an average of nearly €4,000 each year and with over 66,000 adults over 24 years of age in Mayo, that adds up to more than €220 million in 2010 alone,” said Mr Raftery.

Staunton’s cost-cutter wins Best New Store Image award

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Management and staff at Pat Staunton’s Costcutter store in Castlebar, Co Mayo, are proudly celebrating their Best New Store Image win following the annual Costcutter conference held at the Ritz Carlton Hotel, Powerscourt, Enniskerry, Co Wicklow.

Reduced funding a concern for Údarás na Gaeltachta

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

The board of Údarás na Gaeltachta has expressed concern this week about the future of the authority, and also that of the Department of Community, Equality, and Gaeltacht Affairs, following revelations of a substantial funding drop in next year’s budget. Gaeltacht areas in Mayo supported by the authority are located in north Mayo, Achill, and Tourmakeady.

Irish food and drink exports increase

Fri, Oct 01, 2010

Recent months have seen a strong recovery in the value of Irish food and drink exports, helped by an improving exchange rate, increased meat export volumes, and a stronger export performance in the beverage, dairy and seafood sectors, according to Bord Bia chief executive Aidan Cotter.

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