Microfinance Ireland (MFI) is a government funded, not for profit lending organisation, established to provide loan finance to both start-up and existing micro-enterprises that are having difficulty in accessing credit through commercial lenders. Businesses with fewer than 10 employees and turnover of less than €2million annually are eligible to apply. Funding is available through 4…
The Absolute Hotel in Limerick city attended the 2017 Gold Medal Awards, in association with Hotel & Catering Review magazine in Kilkenny in September. They were delighted to bring home the award for the Best business hotel. The Gold medal awards are seen as the Oscars of the hospitality industry. General manager Donnacha Hurley said, “‘I…
Bank of Ireland, Shannon is delighted to host the “Bond Trader Challenge” on Thursday 28th September 2017 at the Oakwood Hotel, Shannon at 5.30pm. Why not join us for a BBQ and be in with a chance of winning 4 Hospitality tickets for Munster v Racing 92 Champions Cup game on 21st October 2017 at Thomond…
The way we work, the skills we need and job roles are rapidly evolving, approximately 35% of the skills required by industry will change by 2020. Sourcing skilled talent is now, according to a 2017 OECD report, a key determining factor in enabling companies to continually adapt and manage change. Throughout the world there is evidence of the positive impact…
The Western Development Commission (WDC) has published its latest WDC Insights Home-Based Working in the Western Region, which is the third in a series examining the current nature of work, focussing on work which is often home based. Working at or from home can take different forms. This WDC Insights examines the data on those…
17th July 2017 The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise and Innovation Frances Fitzgerald TD today (Monday) welcomed the latest Goods Exports and Imports release from the Central Statistics Office, which shows that the value of goods exports in May this year increased by 10 % when compared with May 2016. The figures also show that…
13th July 2017 The Tánaiste and Minister for Enterprise and Innovation, Frances Fitzgerald TD, today published the report of the Company Law Review Group on the Protection of Employees and Unsecured Creditors. The Company Law Review Group was requested to review company law with a view to recommending ways company law could be potentially amended…
First ever language service provider acquisition in Ireland From humble beginnings in 2009 as a fundamental language service provider run by its founders Alex Chernenko and his wife Tatsiana Skrabatun, TRANSLIT has been perpetually growing. Alex’s entrepreneurial spirit ignited while studying in the University of Limerick from 2004 to 2008, and was only nurtured further…
Capital Spending Commitments Important for Economic Growth Chambers Ireland today (12 July 2017)welcomed the announcement by Minister Donohoe in the Summer Economic Statement of increased capital expenditure to meet the needs of a growing economy and society. Ian Talbot, Chief Executive of Chambers Ireland commenting on the statement said, “The financial figures announced by…
Chamber Chief Executives from across Ireland today (12 July 2017) met in Kildare to discuss the key issues of importance to Irish business. The message delivered ahead of Budget 2018 and the publication of the Summer Economic Statement was unified and clear; available fiscal space should be focused on capital investment and addressing the urgent…
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