An Innovation Voucher provides funding to small and medium sized businesses to work with an expert Knowledge Provider from a University, College or other Public Sector Research Body bringing new knowledge to help businesses innovate, develop and grow. Typical projects supported include: Ideas for new or improved products, processes and services Access to information and…
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2018 Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates are to increase on 1 April of each year. This includes all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate. Minimum wage – increased rates Therefore, the minimum wage rates…
We are here to provide support for local businesses and one of our main activities is the ongoing running of programmes and events specifically designed for local businesses. Our business programmes and events are tailored to suit businesses at different stages, from all industries, and we aim to cater for the ever-changing demands faced by…
The psychology of colour as it relates to persuasion is one of the most interesting – and most controversial – aspects of marketing. At Help Scout we believe the problem has always been depth of analysis. Colour theory is a topic of complexity and nuance, but splashy infographics rarely go beyond See ‘n Say levels of coverage.…
Ulster Bank was pleased to support the Irish Exporters Association 2018 Supply Chain Seminar in Limerick on Fri 23rd March 2018. The Event was Titled “Securing the Interests of Irish Exporters in the Mid-West”. I was pleased to attend this event which was the first in a series of 8 regional events being held around…
In our series of interviews with business leaders about their journey so far and plans for future success, we speak to Anthony Birchall, director and co-founder of gifts.ie, an online personalised gift delivery service based in Dublin. Gifts.ie was founded by Anthony Birchall, who has a background in IT, and his brothers John and Joseph…
We invite you to complete this 10 minute survey on the impact of Brexit on the Central Border Region. We welcome responses from anyone living or working in areas of Armagh City Banbridge and Craigavon; Cavan; Donegal; Fermanagh and Omagh; Leitrim; Mid Ulster; Monaghan; and Sligo. The Irish Central Border Area Network (ICBAN) Ltd. –…
Got a business idea? Not sure where to begin? Discover the Go For It programme for helpful advice and support. The Go For It Programme is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme. We work with you to develop a business…
Your business website is recognized through your domain name. If you want to establish a website for your new brand or business, it is mandatory to register a domain from a well-known registrar. That way you can get more customers, exposure, and people on board with your brand. The first step to create your website is…
As a manager, you will handle hundreds of workplace disputes throughout your career. Although this is an undesirable part of your job, it is sometimes unavoidable. The important thing that you have to take from this experience is how to properly handle a workplace dispute, without causing any additional tension. As a leader, it’s important…
