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Northern Ireland Small Business Marketing Conference 2012
Northern Ireland Small Business Marketing Conference 2012 Businessfirstonline are bringing together a selection of experts in small business marketing for one day to provide practical marketing advice for 200+ small Northern […]
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Beware of HMRC Tax Refund Email
Phishing examples (emails, letters, bogus callers, SMS text messages) 1. Tax rebate HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) will never send notifications of a tax rebate by email, or ask you […]
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Enter the 2012 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards
The 2012 Belfast Telegraph Business Awards are now open to applications. The awards aim to recognise and celebrate the success of local companies throughout Northern Ireland, across the spectrum of […]
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Farm diversification boosting rural economy
THE diversification of farm businesses is boosting the rural economy according to Agriculture and Rural Development Minister, Michelle O’Neill. Addressing the audience at the ninth Diversification Challenge awards evening at […]
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Top Small Business Predications for 2012
Blog Post from Carol Tice of Entrepreneur.com December truly is the most wonderful time of the year for small business owners. Besides the spurt in shopping activity, it’s the time […]
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Construction employer information events
Free events to keep local construction businesses updated on products, services and other funded training initiatives The CITB-ConstructionSkills NI are hosting a number of free construction employer information events in […]
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What happens if I file my tax returns late because of a hectic Christmas?
Question: Owning of a small firm, Christmas and New Year are always hectic, so getting my tax return done on time is often at the bottom of my to-do list. I […]
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At the cutting edge
ON THE SPOT AIDAN GLASS A barber based on John Street in Omagh, Aidan was recently named as a finalist in the Prince’s Trust Enterprise Award – which recognises young […]
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Go for it like Cassbella!
As the effect of the global recession strike, starting a new business might seem the last thing on anyone’s mind, but apparently now is the time for young, enthusiastic and […]
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Christmas energy saving tips for businesses
How to reduce your gas and electricity bills during the holidays Christmas is an expensive time for everyone, but energy bills over the festive period can hit the workplace too. […]
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Eco-Centre Project Gets ‘Green Light’
A rural project that will incorporate a cultural, horticultural, heritage and activity centre and provide a social/educational space to support the community garden project has been granted funding. The NI […]
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Warning over e-mail fraud
WEST Tyrone MLA Ross Hussey has warned people in the Omagh area to be alert to a sophisticated email being circulated by fraudsters. The e-mail purporting to be sent by […]
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Omagh Enterprise Company – 25 years ago
Check out the article below about Omagh Enterprise Company that featured in the Ulster Herald 25 years ago. The Company has come along way since then as we currently manage […]
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Marketing tips for small businesses
Effectively promote your business to create happy customers and encourage sales Running a profitable business requires motivation, organisation, industry knowledge and skills and experience. However, even if you have all […]
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Foster encouraged by fall in unemployment rate
Foster encouraged by fall in unemployment rate Figures released today for the period August – October 2011 show that the Northern Ireland unemployment rate fell over the quarter from 7.4% […]
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How to ask your customers for feedback
Customer feedback is essential so your business can grow and become more profitable Customer feedback about your business can sometimes be difficult to hear but it is essential if your […]
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£1.58m innovation centre takes new step forward
THE construction of a £1.58 million Innovation Growth Centre for Omagh took a step forward with the appointment of a design team for the ambitious project. Belfast based consultants Edmond […]
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Omagh Enterprise Client Loughtec – Looking to the Clouds
The leap from employee to running your own business doesn’t always herald success. But for Cathal Green and Sean McDermott, who left the relative comfort of employee status at Foyle […]
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2012 Awards for Excellence open for entries
Enter the Awards to receive recognition for leadership in responsible business practices The national Awards for Excellence, which have been set up by Business in the Community (BITC) to recognise […]
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HMRC: Important Key messages for Businesses
HMRC December 2011 Key messages Autumn Statement On 29 November 2011, the Chancellor delivered his autumn statement to Parliament, alongside the publication of the Office for Budget Responsibility’s updated […]
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