A Northern Ireland entrepreneur is set to bring the power of medicinal mushrooms to one of the UK’s biggest food and drink industry conferences next week. Tricia McNeilly, founder of Ötzibrew, will be exhibiting her flagship product Ötzibrew Pure Chaga, an alternative hot drink, as well as previewing the company’s latest product Organic Lion’s Mane […]
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The ever-burgeoning number of salons stocking the Belfast developed Bronze Leaf tanning product has been boosted with 22 more outlets across Ireland signed up in the last 3 months Owner and creator of Bronze Leaf, entrepreneur Karen Walker, is celebrating the company’s latest growth that now sees the product being used in 152 salons in
Award winning artist, Kathryn Callaghan, launches her exclusive Homewares and Accessories Collection at a special event in Crossgar’s JN Wine on November 9. Kathryn, whose work has achieved worldwide acclaim, will officially launch her range of cushions, coasters, placemats, tea towels, and greeting cards at the two-hour event that will also see her original paintings
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Employee engagement and HR brand, EVOLVE, is the latest developing company to benefit from the Ulster Bank Entrepreneur Accelerator programme. Belfast Businesswoman Claire Loftus, Founder & Director of EVOLVE, has already worked with some of Northern Ireland’s leading and up and coming companies. And now with the support of Ulster Bank EVOLVE is growing into
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Turning a home ironing service into a successful operation supplying over 400 weddings a year is no mean feat. Taking on 5 staff and turning over £200,000 a year is even more impressive when you consider that Sinead Norton from Coleraine was faced with a shock redundancy and the need to provide for 4 children.
It’s hard to think that just 100 years ago women were fighting to get the right to vote. They couldn’t wear what they wanted or spend their lives following their chosen career. However, fast forward to today and we really have come such a long way by comparison! Women can do just about anything they
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Aly Harte is a city artist, country born, primarily inspired by evert day objects, colours and places. The 33-year-old visual artist and mother-of-three works from her studio in Belfast and recently exhibited a collection of her latest Seascape works at Hillsborough Village Centre. Aly also writes a lifestyle and wellbeing blog called Darling Edna and
Brewgooder, the world’s first craft beer brewery, to donate 100% of its profits to clean water projects in developing countries, is celebrating securing a national deal with Asda to stock its Clean Water Lager in 357 stores across the UK including 16 in Northern Ireland. Brewgooder craft lager is the brainchild of Belfast-born Alan Mahon
Food lovers are in for a tweet this summer as Taylor & Clay in Bullitt Belfast launches its new Tweet Seats Tuesday campaign, offering Twitter fans the chance to dine for free. Each Tuesday throughout June and July, the restaurant is inviting foodies to enjoy delicious lunchtime treats like salt beef Caesar salad, flatbread kebab
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Bushmills® Irish Whiskey has today kicked off an event series to salute local creators, thinkers, artists, entrepreneurs and adventurers from across Northern Ireland. The #AnswerTheCall series sees Bushmills® Irish Whiskey partnering with creators, thinkers, artists, entrepreneurs and adventurers to celebrate their stories and inspire others to fulfil their true calling. online pharmacy strattera buy with
BAM Mag’s very own #ThroneWatch columnist Abby Williams has been shortlisted for Local Women Magazine’s Rising Star of 2016 award. Writing for BAM since it was founded by Tina Calder in August 2015, Abby launched her regular Game of Thrones fan column “Throne Watch” at the beginning of 2016, became Contributor’s Editor in May and
There are many, some might say too many, opportunities for young companies to pitch to investors. London especially is full of accelerators, angel groups, investor fora and so on. Indeed some of investors say that they get a bit tired of seeing the same companies pitching to often the same investors at meeting after meeting.
What makes a special day even more special? Cake, of course! With so many beautiful cakes on the market these days we’re often spoilt for choice. But if you’re looking for a cake that has that extra wow-factor, such as something personal to your loved one, it can be hard to find. Carly Curley of
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With 57% of the UK and Ireland’s female population now categorised as ‘plus size’ (size 16 and over), the demand for fuller figure frocks is clearly on the rise. Yet virtually none of Northern Ireland’s bridal boutiques stock dresses above size 12, and for the larger lady looking forward to her big day, the fat-shaming
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Business in the Community, in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, has launched a new Business and Biodiversity Charter to help protect our local environment BUSINESS in the Community, in partnership with Ulster Wildlife, has launched a new Business and Biodiversity Charter that aims to inspire and encourage businesses throughout Northern Ireland to help protect and enhance
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When it comes to combining inspiration with real creative prospects, ILOILOH is a website worth investing in. An idea community that allows you to create unique product design concepts with a view to turning them into actual products, this innovative creativity factory is the perfect platform from which to turn your dreams into reality. So
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BELFAST seamstress to the stars, Marie Nancarrow, is scoring success across the world with her beautiful, bespoke denim designs with commissions already flooding in from the likes of pop superstar Katy Perry. By day Marie, 47, from Belfast is mum to her kids Shea (19) and Darcy (4) as well as a fashion designer and
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Born and bred in Coleraine, mum of two Kathy Dickie founded and manages Angel Cake Bakery which is based in one of West Bann Development’s enterprise units. Located in the Killowen area of Coleraine, West Bann recently won a £20k Ulster Bank Skills & Opportunities funding award to help them implement an extensive employability and
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AN entrepreneurial mum from Belfast is calling for people to help her get the unique opportunity to pitch a business idea to Virgin mogul Richard Branson. Nuala Murphy, 35, who owns her own marketing firm Malone Marketing, is hoping to get millionaire Branson to support her HappyMummyHappyBaby App. If she gets enough votes in the
In Northern Ireland the burgeoning craft beer market has given rise to a new entrepreneur. A wealth of people who are passionate about real ale and home-brew lager. What had almost died out as an artisan business has made a comeback in a big way, forcing even the biggest drinks distributors to “up” their game
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As part of the Northern Ireland Year of Food and Drink celebrations, coach company, McComb’s Coach Travel, has created a delicious Grub Crawl tour that will visit some of the country’s most innovative food and drink producers. The taste bud tickling tour will put a big smile on the faces of good food and drink
Just a few years ago Jill Crawford was a full-time director of a Belfast city company. Every day she commuted from her home in Portaferry to the city. However, in recent years, she made the decision to give up the rat race to pursue her own home business. And according to Jill she hasn’t looked back
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Lisburn City Centre is experiencing a strong period of growth, as a number of new businesses set up shop and other established businesses continue to invest. Alfredo’s Restaurant, Bob & Berts, Chouchou Café, Little French Barn, The Man Shack, Rose & Poetry Boutique, Sweet Street, The Pizza Base, Bar 15 and Shane Bennett Hairdressing are
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YOUNG Enterprise presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Erin Tweedie from Downshire School in Carrickfergus, for her dedication to the organisation and for representing Young Enterprise at number of events over the past year. Erin said: “The company programme provided me with a fantastic opportunity to gain experience in aspects of business you wouldn’t learn otherwise.
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BELFAST’S first craft brewery and creators of Yardsman Lager – has added to its growing portfolio, with the launch of a new craft Irish stout. Yardsman Original Double Stout, which will be sold exclusively in draught form, is the fourth product to be launched by the brewery in the 18 months since its launch. Reflecting
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TEN Northern Ireland female business experts will host a series of mentoring sessions this week to mark Women’s Entrepreneurship Day. Hosted by the The Centre for Peace and Democracy and Ulster Bank at the Lyric Theatre in Belfast on Thursday November 19, the Business Breakfast is part of a series of global events. Running across 144
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THE son of Belfast TV legend Eamonn Holmes has launched his own brand of beer. Entrepreneur Declan Holmes, 26, unveiled his Gallopers Craft Beer recently with his showbiz dad by his side. In just a few months Declan has achieved significant listings in the trade throughout Northern Ireland and now has plans to bring the brand
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BELFAST beauty Katie Larmour is well known on the local social scene, for years she’s been the face of corporate and fashion campaigns across the country. As a teenager her petite figure and gorgeous looks made her one of the most sought after models in the city. From Belfast City Council and the Pretty In
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A LOCAL mum of one has secured a listing in Northern Ireland Tesco stores for her innovative pizza product, Pizzado. The do-it-yourself frozen pizza kit will now be available in 24 Tesco Northern Ireland stores in what is a £250k deal for Karen Boyd and her son Josh, who are at the helm of the
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A NORTHERN Ireland businessman is embarking on what he hopes will be an Epic adventure after setting up a new company to help clients source celebrities and well known personalities. Experience Epic Ltd is the brainchild of Banbridge entrepreneur Brian Adair who believes that there is a gap in the Northern Ireland market for a
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TYRONE based Heavenly Tasty Organics Ltd has secured its first major deal in France with assistance from Invest Northern Ireland. The company supplies baby foods and snack products made from organically-grown fruits and vegetables. The deal will see Heavenly Tasty Organics supplying 49 supermarkets and 15 hypermarkets throughout France with its New Organic Superfood snack
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THE recent Tesco Taste Festival attracted more than 25,000 people – the largest attendance in the event’s seven-year history. The event – which opened for the first time as part of Belfast’s Culture Night – drew visitors of all ages to Custom House Square over last weekend. As well as more than 60 local exhibitors,
FROM Italy to Ireland, and from the US to the Ukraine, up to 100 of the most innovative and forward-thinking startup companies that the tech scene has to offer will be on display as part of the ICONS Festival later this month. Finalists are set to pitch live at the Titanic Exhibition Centre in Belfast
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WHEN it comes to the glamour industry they don’t come more photogenic than the sexy seductress Arriana Flo. Relatively new on the local modelling scene at just 21-years-old she’s already taking the business by storm. And the Donegall born model is a beauty with brains. Arriana, who currently lives in Carrickfergus, is doing so well
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MORE than 20,000 students travel outside Northern Ireland to attend university and one local shipping company is ramping up its staffing levels to transport their belongings safely to the UK and beyond. Uni Baggage.com was set up by Paul Stewart (26) from East Belfast, after he was spending a fortune transporting his belongings back from
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A COUNTY Down man who vowed to visit every country in the world has managed to become a millionaire whilst living his dream. Johnny Ward, 31, left Northern Ireland in 2006 to begin ticking places of his 193 country list. But just a short time into his trip, the entrepreneur realised he could earn money
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THREE pop culture stars have joined the line-up for a forthcoming creative industries festival set to welcome over 20,000 people over four days next month. Music industry figures Nicola Roberts of Girls Aloud fame, YouTube singing sensation Emma Horan and DJ Phil Taggart from BBC Radio 1 are among the speakers confirmed for the ICONS
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FORMER chef turned complementary health therapist Mary-Jane Burns says as the summer comes to a close many people may be hoping to change their life and lifestyle. But she advises that change should be made slowly and effectively in order to fully reap the benefits. Before moving to the country Mary-Jane lived a highly stressful
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WHEN most people give up city living they do it for life. But for Suzanne Livingstone and her husband Keith they have returned to country living twice and having made the plunge once again are happier than ever. Suzanne and Keith own Baked In Belfast an artisan company specialising in “happy pottery and quirky jam”.
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