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Me&MyJob: ‘Bringing MAC to life has been rewarding’

Aine McVerry, Director of marketing and communications at the Mac, Belfast

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The Twin Spires Complex on Northumberland Street in Belfast

Local property management firm bucks retail trend

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

The outlook for many retailers across Northern Ireland looks bleak, with some major retailers being recent victims of the economic downturn.
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Ortus Chief Executive Seamus O'Prey and Enterprise Minister Arlene Foster celebrate the Acquisition of Flex Language Services by Ortus

SMEs account for almost one third of NI Exports

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

A recent survey by the Department of Finance and Personnel has found that Small and Medium sized Businesses (commonly referred to as SMEs) account for 31.8% of NI exports.
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Apprentice finalist Jim Eastwood visits the Ortus stand at the inaugural
Northern Ireland Franchise Show in November 2011

Franchising a ‘low risk’ Start up option for individuals and a proven growth strategy for existing businesses

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Franchising is an often misconstrued concept that conjures up notions of huge chains such as McDonalds or KFC in many people's minds.
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The innovative team at leading web and mobile solutions company GCD Technologies

Software developers find they're in demand

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Despite escalating unemployment figures, the software industry continues to grow and web solutions company GCD Technologies is one successful example of this trend.
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A unique training programme

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

A Belfast-based company with vast experience in helping people to set up their own business has launched a training programme aimed strictly at professionals
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The missing ingredient

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

When choosing a career change or going for an interview you can do all your research, compile an amazing application, have an excellent business plan, but if you don't have the confidence then opportunities can be lost.
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Tanya Mack, Partner (left) and trainee accountant Catriona Turley

Supporting new local businesses

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Tanya Mack & Co are Chartered Certified Accountants and Registered Auditors based in Newcastle, Co Down whose client base stretches provincewide.
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From (L-R): Liam McCorry, Northern Bank Belfast Business Centre; David Dempster, Business Development Executive, Hughes Insurance; Robert McClements, Head of Northern Bank Belfast Business Centre; Andrew Davey, Business Development Executive, Hughes Insurance; Lee Taylor and Tony McConnell, Northern Bank Belfast Business Centre; Derek Quinn, Commercial Lines Director, Hughes Insurance and Ian Young, Business Development Executive, Hughes Insurance.

Companies issued with warning about ‘cutting corners’ during tough times

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Two of Northern Ireland’s largest financial services brands have urged businesses in the Belfast area and beyond to avoid cutting corners and ensure that they are fully protected against possible challenges that may arise as a result of the current tough economic times.
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Acceptable Enterprises (Larne) Ltd staff

Acceptable Enterprises (Larne) Ltd — ‘iFactory Helping Them Help You’

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

One of the core objectives of the iFactory programme is to provide local small businesses with access to an extensive portfolio of support and assistance from highly trained and qualified professionals at the cost of only a nominal fee to the company.
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Calling business and technical consultants to support cross border businesses to innovate

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

As part of the iFactory support provided, NORIBIC draws upon the expertise of a wide range of business and technical consultants.
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Jellyflug

Developing a successful business model is no easy game

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Welcome to the world of Jellyflug — the latest computer game about to hit the mobile gaming world with a splash!
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Calling small businesses seeking to grow through Innovation

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Noribic, the Northern Ireland Business and Innovation Centre, is currently delivering iFactory, a business and innovation support programme — part financed by the European Union's European Regional Development Fund through the INTERREG IVa Cross Border Programme managed by the Special EU programmes body.
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Setting up on your own? Trust the experts at MBE

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Are you running a small business from home? Perhaps you are thinking of setting up your own business and need to rent a mailbox. If so, then Mail Boxes Etc (MBE), based in the centre of Belfast, may be just what you are looking for.
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Stand out from the crowd with a professional CV

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

There's little doubt that there's never been a more important time to compile an impressive CV.
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Free tickets for The Franchise Show

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Franchise Direct are offering free tickets to The Franchise Show to all readers of the Belfast Telegraph.
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Top tips for choosing the right franchise

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Franchising is an industry that offers huge benefits to those who want to be in business for themselves, but not by themselves.
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Steve McCutcheon, CEO of recruitment company RPG

PRG recruitment - focusing on quality, ethics and professionalism

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Anyone who runs a business, or is considering doing so, will be all too aware of how tough the economic environment is.
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Peninsula Print and Design of Newtownards is currently celebrating its 25 anniversary in business. The Mayor of Ards Borough, Mervyn Oswald, congratulates Gary Withers, managing director of Peninsula Print and Design, on his company's continued success.

25 Years of Excellence - it's all in a day's work at Peninsula Print & Design

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

They say that first impressions are lasting impressions.
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Design and print help for start-ups

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

Are you in the process of setting up your own business?
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Business coach Ann Rodgers

Starting a business in turbulent times

Tuesday, 24 January 2012

In 2012, thousands of professionals will see their income decline, and some will give up, change careers, move on or go solo by starting their own business.
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  • Ciara Walls of Whitehead, Co Antrim (centre), accepts the Adult Apprentice Award: Most Consistently High Exam Results, at the PMST Apprentice of the Year 2011 ceremony held this week in Belfast City Hall. Also pictured is Professor Jackie McCoy (right) of the University of Ulster, the category sponsor, and Nicola Cherry of Fusion Heating of Killyleagh, Co Down, who employ Ciara

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