People who are exploring the idea of creating their own business in Northern Ireland are to be offered access to a free online business bitesize support service following an agreement by all 11 of its…
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Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough (ABC) Council has launched a new Business Start-Up Grant Scheme to support local budding entrepreneurs. Led by ABC Council in partnership with Armagh Business Centre, Banbridge District Enterprises and…
Tourism NI’s head of digital explains plans for recovery Digital development, increasing use of data and a vision of transformation for how the tourism industry gears up for the post-pandemic recovery are some of the…
One year ago as we went into lockdown, it was hard to imagine that, a full year later, video calling would continue to be one of the only ways to get ‘face to face’ with…
Successful businesswoman and mentor, Bernie Allen, has launched a new series of free webinars to help businesses move forward following the most challenging period enterprise has ever experienced. There can be few business people who…
Employers value work experience, but that’s not always easy to come by for full-time university students who spend their time concentrating on their studies and may not know the best way to find it. This…
Millions of people in the UK are baffled by their home’s energy usage – with just one in 10 aware the electric shower is the most expensive appliance to run. The study of 2,000 adults…
DIY fanatics can now log onto this hilarious entertainment site to watch how-to videos like Dirty Decking, The Groutfather and There’s Something about Masonry. Ronseal launched ‘Knotflicks’ after conducting research which found 43 per cent…
Leaving lights on, putting recycling in general waste, and leaving clothes in the washing machine are among the biggest gripes for the UK’s rental households, research has revealed. A survey of 2,000 private renters found…
If you employ contractors then you will almost certainly have heard of IR35, or as it used to be known, off-payroll working rules. IR35 is designed to shape the legislation which determines whether or not…
A year from the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic and we can all be forgiven for allowing ourselves to fall into a little bit of what I call a ‘Covid rut’. According to Northern…
According to human resources and recruitment specialists People HQ, the first signs of recovery in the jobs market have begun to appear as the country looks forward to the easing of restrictions in coming months….
By Dr Adam Hunniford – PiP Chemicals There was a time when the word biocide would not have been known outside very specific industry areas and regulatory bodies. But the Covid-19 pandemic has made many…
One of the most difficult things business leaders have had to do throughout the pandemic is ensure not only their business survived but that staff morale and client confidence was maintained. A year ago no…
Aaron Hickland is a 27 year old Actor and Clown from Loughinisland, County Down. Aaron first got his love for acting when his drama teacher, Siobhan O’Toole cast him as Private Gar in the school’s…
Colin Dardis is a 40 year old man from County Tyrone. Colin is a man of many talents, a Poet, an Editor, an Arts Coordinator and a Creative Writing Facilitator. Colin has been writing poetry…
Amy Rose Esdale is a 29 year old Singer, Song-writer, Actor and Screenwriter from Belfast. Amy has been singing since the age of 3 years old. Amy’s mum is a singing teacher and she learnt…
Government targets to have children to have an assessment and statement of special needs within 34 weeks could be at risk unless another £30m of funding is made available, according to evidence given to Department…
The Health Minister, Robin Swann, has revealed that more than 603 adults are waiting for over a year for autism diagnosis. Mr Swann was answering an Assembly Written Question from South Down SDLP MLA, Colin…
The Northern Ireland Takeaway Association has warned that up to 2,000 jobs are at risk in the sector with the announcement of the latest raft of lockdown measures. Director, Michael Henderson said that without immediate…
Lauren McGee is a 31 year old photographer from Portrush. Lauren bought her first DSLR 4 years ago when she was suffering from Postnatal Depression. Lauren has always loved taking photos and she put all…
Fifty-eight percent of people surveyed said they’ve been working harder than ever but unless they see gratitude from their employer they’re going to start cutting back on their level of effort. Over half of employed…
The Northern Ireland Takeaway Association today (October 21) warned that the sector is facing devastation unless current restrictions preventing deliveries after 11pm are ended immediately. Under the recent legislative restrictions delivery services must end by…
Anxiety is, unfortunately, a part of ‘normal’ life and it’s something that everyone experiences at some stage in life, but children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) can experience anxiety more intensely and more often than…
New research has revealed that parents in Northern Ireland unnecessarily threw away 30,000 school uniforms in 20191 despite the fact they were still in good condition, contributing to the 1.4 million binned across the UK. The…
In recent years Twitter has got a bit of a bad reputation for being a ‘dying’ platform. Not according to Lana Richardson, Digital Marketing Manager for PropertyPal. PropertyPal were early adopters of social media, and…
Creating and developing advertising on social media can be a minefield. When you get it right, great things can happen. But, if you get it wrong it can cost you a lot of money. Gil…
Plastic pollution is a hot topic. The conversation has gone far beyond that of just the eco warrior. You only have to open Instagram to see that even home, beauty, lifestyle and fashion accounts are…
Something I think is so important is to support people who are really doing something they love and I know that many small businesses will have suffered from having to close up shop during lockdown….
July’s free webinars from Excalibur Press kicks off with a session this Thursday (July 2) with founder Tina Calder telling attendees just what she does in order to organise, promote and deliver her webinars each…
Are you struggling with the stairs every day and there are parts of the house which are hard for you to access? Has your loving son or daughter been dropping hints that a stairlift would…
In many cases your website is your shop window, the place people will go to find out more about you and your product or service before making the decision to buy. Getting it right is…
In recent years, the popularity of LinkedIn has grown exponentially. What once started as a digital CV website has now grown into one of the most popular professional networking platforms in the world. With over…
Across the country businesses are being given the green light to re-open following a lengthy period of closure. Whilst there may be a range of practical considerations they need to be thinking about it’s vital…
The Consumer Council is helping small businesses and not-for-profit organisations save money with a new online electricity and natural gas price comparison tool. The tool will make it easy for small businesses in Northern Ireland…
Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking that branding is something that’s only for the bigger players, and they couldn’t be more wrong. For over ten years, Steve Neill from The Foundation has…
Excalibur Press is continuing support to businesses with two free webinars this week (Wednesday and Thursday) on Do You Want To Start Podcasting? Here’s How I Did It! and How To Create An Effective Thought…
SEO is the practice of optimising your website, so it organically ranks higher in search engines, especially Google. Over 90% of searches happen on Google, the equivalent of 70,000 searches per second. Organic rankings are…
Belfast content and publicity company Excalibur Press is continuing support to businesses with two free webinars this week (Wednesday and Thursday) on Setting Up Your First Webinar and Turning Your Face to Face Training into…
Digital transformation has impacted on a wide range of business functions for many years, including the HR function and organisational recruitment strategies and tools. Perhaps ten years ago companies were able to get by with…
With four out of five business to business successes on social media directly attributable to LinkedIn it’s no wonder why companies across Northern Ireland are using their time in lockdown to master the platform. This…
With self isolating and working from home being a brand new situation for many people, it can be hard to know how to use your time effectively or organise your day. Here’s some top tips…
With many businesses using the Covid-19 lockdown downtime to work on their communications and marketing assets this is the perfect time to find out how blogging can help you increase brand awareness. Northern Ireland communication…
There are many schools of thought when it comes to determining what truly makes a blog post successful. And, if I’m honest, I probably don’t have the answer you want. However, as controversial as my…
*Including updates correct as of 15th April 2020. The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme (CJRS) was introduced by government at the end of March. Michelle Tyson, Director of recruitment agency, Tyson Wilson Ltd, gives a breakdown…
When it comes to marketing your small business it’s not always easy to find the time to dedicate to a sustained campaign. However, making a few small changes and setting aside some regular time…
With the current precautions being ramped up in light of the Covid-19 pandemic many companies are advising staff to work from home. Equally, if someone in a household shows symptoms current guidelines are that the…
Rising up from collapsed businesses and personal devastation to achieve success Bernie Allen is an inspiration, and she has now revealed some of the secrets of that journey in her new book How To Succeed…
Don’t miss the chance to boost business success The popular Lunchtime Learning programme is back with a bang with a new three-month programme to support businesses in an ever-evolving marketing landscape. The Destination CQ (Cathedral…
Dogs. They’ve been considered as man’s best friend for centuries. For those of us who have experience with dogs, we know how intelligent, affectionate and faithful they really can be. They entertain us, they listen…
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