Homevalue’s half price sale offers outstanding quality at exceptional prices

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

At Cummins Homevalue Claremorris customers can expect exceptional value for money with reductions of up to 50 per cent during the upcoming two week special promotion.

Call Debt Advice when money worries turn into debt problems

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

There are few people who do not have or know someone who has money worries. The Debt Advice Team are here to help when money worries become debt problems.

New penalty system for underpaid tax

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

A number of large changes have been recently introduced in the area of penalties on underpaid tax. The changes are of particular interest in the area of VAT as VAT is a transaction based tax. Therefore a single repetitive error over a period of years can expose a business to significant penalties.

Mayo Homevalue and Arro stores to benefit from €300m joint venture

Fri, Oct 02, 2009

Irish builders’ merchants and DIY groups Associated Hardware plc - operator of the Homevalue brand - and National Hardware Ltd - operator of the Arro brand, have concluded an agreement to establish a joint venture buying group on behalf of their respective members representing nine independent businesses in Mayo.

Mayo entrepreneurs and investors get together over coffee

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

The Mayo Open Coffee Club (MOCC), a business network run by business people for business people, is launching its winter series of monthly meetings on Wednesday, October 7, in Castlebar.

The Open Coffee Club concept, first established in London, allows for informal meetings among businesses of all types. It is completely free of charge, thanks to sponsorship from O’Brien’s Sandwich Bar in Castlebar, and the aim is to let business people make contacts, pitch their business, and get assistance on business issues and challenges.

Marketing is now more RELEVANT than ever

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

“Customers are the life-blood of business”, according to Brian Burke, Principal of Relevant Marketing. “Our mantra is that we know how to find them and we’ll help you to mind them.”

VAT on hotel trade not all bad news

Fri, Sep 25, 2009

There have been a number of recent VAT changes in the hotel sector. While some of the changes are small, Revenue is generally interested in businesses with high cash intake to non-VAT registered customers as traders may benefit from incorrect practices. However it is not all bad news.

Marketing is now more relevant than ever

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

“Customers are the life-blood of business,” according to Brian Burke, principal of Relevant Marketing. “Our mantra is that we know how to find them and we’ll help you to mind them.”

The need for advertising in a recession

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

In times of a downturn one of the easiest areas to cut is advertising. It is easy because managers can simply decide to make the cut and, unless they are tied into a contract, then do it. It’s not like trying to get a reduction in rent, which means negotiating with the landlord, or reducing overheads like phone or electricity bills which entails putting controls and systems in place. Advertising can be cut, just like that.

Looking for work — why not improve your skills?

Fri, Sep 18, 2009

Are you job hunting? We all know it is never an enjoyable task looking around for an ideal opportunity that will help you take the next step in your career. So once you do find that perfect job you cannot afford to make any mistakes and let the opportunity pass you by.

Make your website work for your business

Fri, Sep 11, 2009

Penny for penny (or cent for cent) your company or business website is without doubt the most important and the most cost effective marketing tool you will ever possess for you and your business. It’s probably fair to say that most people in business 'expect' your business to have a website. So what are the major benefits of owning a fully functioning website to you and your business?   

Athlone Towncentre in rude health as it reveals five new stores

Fri, Aug 21, 2009

Athlone Towncentre has just announced the arrival of five new stores to complement the current 60 stores within the centre. These new additions will see the creation of approx 25 jobs in the local economy.

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