The Art of Writing Less and Saying More in Your Content

Writing is a powerful tool, but many people use too many words to say something simple. Whether crafting a short story, a blog post, or an article, using clear and concise language makes writing stronger. Readers lose interest when sentences drag on or when unnecessary words fill up space. However, good writing doesn’t need to […]

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Celebrating Belfast’s Literary Power At 4 Corners Festival

The power of a city’s words from the streets of home Belfast’s literary power, legacy and eloquence will be celebrated by the 4 Corners Festival at an event showcasing how all corners of the city fights well above its population’s weight in the arts in general and literature in particular. On The Literary Streets Of

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Weaving Connections at the 4 Corners Festival

The annual 4 Corners Festival is back for another packed lineup of events this year. The festival, which will feature a range of art, music, discussion, sport and faith-inspired events, runs from January 31 to February 9, 2025 in venues across the city.  Now in its 13th year, the festival was conceived as a way

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New Enterprise Events To Help Local Communities in Lisburn and Castlereagh Turn Business Ideas Into Reality

Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council has launched the Go Succeed in the Community programme of events starting on Friday January 31.   This free community enterprise outreach programme is aimed at supporting and encouraging individuals to start or grow a business through a series of roadshows, networking events and coffee mornings. Alderman Grehan, Chair Regeneration &

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Six Thought-Provoking Talks at the 4 Corners Festival

The 4 Corners Festival is returning in 2025 for its 13th year, with a packed lineup of inspiring and thought-provoking talks, discussions, and workshops that promise to engage and challenge attendees. With the theme Home? as its focus, the festival runs from 31 January to 9 February across Belfast, offering a diverse programme designed to

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7 Music Acts Appearing at the Upcoming 4 Corners Festival

The 4 Corners Festival is back for its 13th year, bringing an eclectic programme of events to Belfast from 31 January to 9 February 2025.  With this year’s theme of Home?, the festival promises to inspire thought, connection, and community through a diverse range of art, music, discussion, and faith-based events. Among the highlights of

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BSPA Marks 15 Years with Arena Spectacle & 15 Life-Changing Scholarships

This month, Belfast School of Performing Arts (BSPA), Northern Ireland’s leading theatre school, is proud to announce a milestone celebration marking 15 incredible years of fostering young talent and championing the performing arts across Northern Ireland. To commemorate this significant anniversary, BSPA will host a spectacular concert at Belfast’s iconic SSE Arena on 15th June 2025,

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Top Home Improvements That’ll Make Your Home Feel Brand New

Once you finally buy a home and move in, it’ll feel brand new, no matter when it was built. After you’ve lived in it for a while, though, that feeling goes away. Thankfully, you don’t need to settle for losing that new feeling. More than a few home improvements can help you recapture that feeling.

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8 New Jobs Created At Derry/Londonderry’s Moksh Indian Restaurant

Authentic flavour-packed menu prepared by passionate chefs A new restaurant has opened in Derry/Londonderry following the expansion of a well-known local takeaway. Moksh, which has created 8 new jobs in the city, has launched its new restaurant on the city’s Spencer Road where beautiful Indian meals are prepared by their top rated chefs. The new

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Our Common Home Exhibition Highlights Environmental Responsibility at 4 Corners Festival

A striking photography exhibition exploring environmental responsibility is set to open as part of the 2025 4 Corners Festival. The Our Common Home Exhibition will launch at 2 Royal Avenue, Belfast, at 4pm on Friday January 31, marking the beginning of its week-long run. The 4 Corners Festival, now in its 13th year, runs from

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Explore Enterprise Helps Entrepreneur Sally O’Kane Turn Her Company Concept Into An Impactful Business

2024 marked a year of reinvention for Sally O’Kane, with the challenges of navigating both a redundancy and a divorce needing her attention alongside being a single mother to her 10-year-old twin boys. Deciding to take back an element of control in her life, Sally took a leap of faith to turn her extensive experience

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How To Manage & Ship Orders From Your Online Store At Home

An online store gives you a chance to run a business entirely from home. You don’t need an office, and you don’t need employees: all that’s required is a computer/laptop and some storage space.  In this post, you’ll learn the basics of managing shipping orders from your online store without needing to leave your house.

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Exploring Home? Anthony Toner and Andrea Montgomery Join 4 Corners Festival Line-Up

As part of the much-anticipated 4 Corners Festival 2025, songwriter Anthony Toner and artist/playwright Andrea Montgomery will take centre stage in an intimate and thought-provoking event titled In Conversation About Home.  Hosted by festival co-founder Steve Stockman, this annual conversational series will delve into the theme of Home?, offering a unique blend of music, art,

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Local Charity Explores Parallels Between M.E. And Long Covid With Leading Experts At Newry Event

Hope 4 ME & Fibro Northern Ireland recently hosted an evening that highlighted the devastating effects of post-viral illness, through an exploration of the striking similarities between Myalgic Encephalomyelitis (M.E.) and one group of Long Covid patients diagnosed with Covid-induced M.E.. The event provided information centred around M.E., including a screening of an episode of

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Creating Secure Storage Spaces in Your First Office

Setting up a first office is a stressful time for your business that comes with many decisions, including how to create secure storage spaces. Proper storage is key to keeping your space organised and protecting important documents, equipment, and supplies. By making smart choices, you can build a workspace that’s both practical and stylish. Start

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If you’re thinking about starting a new business, then you’ll already have a million and one things to think about such as staffing, products, budget, salaries, vacations, customers – and that’s barely the tip of it! However, there is one thing that all businesses have in common; it’s your responsibility to make sure that your

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4 Battery-Based Businesses You Can Start With Seed Funding

With battery technology improving at a rapid clip, new economic opportunities are becoming available. Manufacturers and engineers are discovering that small changes in their inputs can have massive real-world effects.  Now, entrepreneurs are looking to take advantage of the situation. They want to discover new applications that will allow them to build businesses around the

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How Technology Is Changing the Way We Shop

Shopping in retail stores has transformed over the years. Once a simple exchange between retailers and customers, it’s now a technology-driven experience. Innovations are reshaping the traditional way we browse, try, and buy items.  This blog explores four key advancements and how they’re changing the in-person shopping experience. Photo by Pavlo Luchkovski   1. Artificial

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What To Do When You’re Facing Workplace Challenges

Workplace challenges are a part of life, as unfortunate as that might be, and there will always be something to deal with, whether it’s personality clashes, feeling overwhelmed by the workload, or perhaps even something more serious like harassment or discrimination – when you work with other people, even remotely, issues are sure to come

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The Science of Streamlining for Maximum Impact

In today’s fast-paced business world, streamlining operations isn’t just a luxury; it’s a necessity. The science of streamlining revolves around optimizing workflows, minimizing waste, and maximizing output. By employing strategic approaches and leveraging modern tools, businesses can enhance efficiency and ensure long-term success. Here’s a closer look at how streamlining works and why it’s essential

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Tech-Advancements Your Business Must Embrace

Technology is reshaping the way businesses operate. Staying ahead in this era of rapid innovations is no longer optional. To remain competitive, you must adopt the latest advancements available.    Here are key technologies your business should consider.   #1. Cloud Computing   Cloud computing has revolutionised how companies handle data. It offers scalable, cost-effective

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Wonderful Wander To Explore Belfast’s Rich History And Evolving Landscape As Part Of 4 Corners Festival

A unique walking tour through one of Belfast’s most historic areas is set to uncover the city’s fascinating stories of migration, transformation, and community. As a long-standing staple of the 4 Corners Festival the annual Wonderful Wander will take place on Saturday February 8 from 1.30pm. Starting at Writers’ Square, opposite St Anne’s Cathedral, the

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18 Unique Events Taking Place At The 4 Corners Festival This Year

The 4 Corners Festival is returning in 2025 for its 13th year, and is jampacked with a range of exciting practical workshops, talks, discussions and sport activities across Belfast. The thought-provoking theme of this year’s festival is HOME?. Steve Stockman, the festival’s co-founder, describes home as “a powerful metaphor, used by poets, preachers, politicians and

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Comedian Nuala McKeever Brings Acclaimed Comedy Drama to 4 Corners Festival

Belfast comedian Nuala McKeever’s acclaimed one-woman show, Truth, Love or Promise is set to take centre stage at the 4 Corners Festival next year. Promising an evening of laughter, poignancy, and powerful storytelling the show will take place on Saturday February 1 at Stranmillis College Drama Theatre. Part of the festival’s packed 2025 lineup the

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Co Antrim Man Darren Crawford Turns Unemployment into a Thriving Cleaning Business with Enterprise Support

After months out of work, Co Antrim man Darren Crawford has turned his experience in hospitality cleaning into a successful business, building a thriving company that has already secured major contracts. Originally hailing from Ballymena and now living in Randalstown, Darren struggled to find employment that was flexible enough to cater to his partner’s health

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Arts Care’s Christmas Show Brings Joy and Creativity to Knockbracken Healthcare Park

Arts in health charity Arts Care recently hosted its much-anticipated Christmas show at Knockbracken Healthcare Park, welcoming over 100 attendees, including service users and staff from day centres across the Belfast Trust.  The event marked a joyful return of the annual celebration after a four-year hiatus, with the pandemic putting the tradition on pause since

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4 Corners Festival Bringing Young People Together Through Sports 

The 2025 4 Corners Festival is set to bring young people from local communities across Belfast together through the medium of sport. Now in its 13th year, the 4 Corners Festival was conceived as a way to inspire people from across the city to transform it for the peace and wellbeing of all. The festival,

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TechFoundHer Successfully Pilots Programme To Empower Women Entrepreneurs To Build Tech Products

Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has successfully piloted the Innovation Labs programme – an inaugural, first of its kind initiative to advance 35 women founders from across the island to innovate with tech.  Over the course of eight weeks, the programme has advanced women entrepreneurs to bring their tech ideas to life by developing tech

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