http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/?service=Rss http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/tapping-into-new-markets-at-home-and-abroad-14708294.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/tapping-into-new-markets-at-home-and-abroad-14708294.html?r=RSS <p> That Hilden Brewery is one of only two independent brewing companies in Northern Ireland and the longest established business of its kind still operating on the island, says a lot about the challenges micro breweries in this part of the world face. </p> Small Business Can Thu, 04 Mar 2010 09:49:04 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/chef-cooking-up-a-storm-14694734.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/chef-cooking-up-a-storm-14694734.html?r=RSS <p> Fine dining doesn't require fine restaurants. As the recession has hit incomes, so more people have turned to home cooking and the Chef Shop has benefited as a result. </p> Small Business Can Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:07:49 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/growing-media-company-has-seen-the-light-14694731.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/growing-media-company-has-seen-the-light-14694731.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> Often the best business ideas come from trying to overcome challenges that seem to have no existing commercial solution. This was the case with Shane Meehan, founder and partner of Newry's Media Lightbox. </p> Small Business Can Tue, 23 Feb 2010 11:03:11 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/pure-success-at-hillsdown-water-14694366.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/pure-success-at-hillsdown-water-14694366.html?r=RSS <p></p> <p> It might be thought that water is self-evidently a healthy drink. But various scares have led to some consumers questioning this. </p> Small Business Can Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:57:38 +0000 http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/donrsquot-sell-your-profits-to-marketing-madness-14694350.html http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/business/small-business-can/donrsquot-sell-your-profits-to-marketing-madness-14694350.html?r=RSS <p> I came across a passage in a book recently that struck a chord with me regarding marketing. The book, The Silver Lining: An Innovation Playbook for Uncertain Times, pointed out: &ldquo;Generally, our perspective is that much of a company&rsquo;s investment in marketing is a waste &mdash; particularly for young companies that feel pressure to &lsquo;build brands&rsquo;. </p> Small Business Can Tue, 23 Feb 2010 10:48:40 +0000