Every now and then being a blogger for SmallBusinessCan comes with perks. Steve Wozniak is speaking on 31st May at EBN Congress 2013 in Derry~Londonderry (UK City of Culture 2013), a huge annual European business innovation event (past host cities have included Budapest, Naples and Toulon. Last year it was in Lappeenranta in Finland). For those who don’t know Steve; Steve Wozniak: A Silicon Valley icon and philanthropist for more than thirty years, Steve Wozniak has helped shape the computing industry with his design of Apple’s first line of products the Apple [...]
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Recognising Talented Women in Business
ThousandSeeds is proud to host the First Irish Briefing on the Cartier Women’s Initiative Awards & the Global Women’s Forum For years the entries from Ireland have been low. We are going to try to change that. Thursday, February 7th from 5.30 pm – 8.30 pm AIB Bankcentre, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4 Recognising Talented Women in Business Join us at this briefing and networking event along with other leading female entrepreneurs, women business leaders, start-up programme directors, and women’s networks, as well as leading policy makers in government and third level institutions. The Cartier Women’s Initiative [...]
Business Bootcamp coming up in Fingal
There’s a Business Bootcamp coming up in Fingal on 31st Jan and 1st Feb for 30 start-ups and aspiring entrepreneurs. The Fingal County Enterprise Board (CEB) is doing the recruiting and calling it an ‘Intensive Business Bootcamp’ aimed at those who only started their business in 2012 or are about to set one up in 2013 Business Bootcamp coming up in Fingal The training programme covers areas such as overcoming challenges during the start-up phase, important business skills in the workplace, how technology can be used more effectively and perfecting [...]
New Year New News for Online Marketing in Galway
New Year New News for Online Marketing in Galway – lots to talk about Online Marketing in Galway are delighted to announce that alongside some other great guest speakers and sponsors this year including Aró Internet Business Development, My Toys Direct, Tree Light Pictures, The City Bin Co., BlueFace, Mint Digital Marketing, JCI Galway Young Entrepreneur 2012 – we have the mighty Marketo JUST CONFIRMED!!!! If your not familiar with Marketo yet, check out their website http://eu.marketo.com/. Last year Marketo, like the many internet companies moved their EU headquarters [...]
Vince Cable speaking at BICC conference
From our fiends in Business and Leadership: The British Irish Chamber of Commerce has announced that Vince Cable MP, UK Secretary of State for Business, Innovation and Skills will be among a number of senior UK and Irish cabinet ministers set to address its inaugural annual conference in two weeks’ time. Due to take place in Dublin on 24 and 25 January, the conference, Gathering for Action – Delivering Joint Business Opportunities for Britain and Ireland in 2013, is set to play host to a series of major stakeholders from [...]
Is Networking getting you business? Here are a few tips on how.
BNI is organising a session about networking this coming Tuesday. Here are the top 10 tips for networking to get results to warm you up. More tips on the night. Preparation: 1. Prepare for the event. Ask the organisers for a list of who is attending and identify who you want to meet at the event. (Perhaps link on social media or by email with people beforehand, let them know you are attending and would like to meet them. How great is it to have three appointments set up before [...]
Delivering Joint Business Opportunities for Britain and Ireland in 2013
An interesting conference which will take place at the Aviva Stadium on 24th and 25th January next. Under the title GATHERING FOR ACTION: Delivering Joint Business Opportunities for Britain and Ireland in 2013, the conference will fuel your thoughts and aspirations for success in the New Year, with inspirational speakers and superb networking opportunities. SMEs can expect exclusive access to guaranteed networking appointments, a working group discussing issues relevant to the SME sector and a constant presence of support services offering information and direction 1. A ‘power breakfast’ will run [...]
Dee’s Wholefoods founder to speak at Catalyst event
Deirdre Collins of Dee’s Wholefoods is going to share her story at an event dedicated to women in business in Cork this month. SECAD is hosting the Catalyst Women in Business Project seminar on 21 November in the Radisson Blu Hotel & Spa, Little Island. Collins, who appeared on Dragons Den on RTE last year, will talk about building her business of vegetarian ready meals from farmers’ markets to a now national brand available in all major retailers in Ireland and UK. Deirdre O’Shaughnessy, editor of Cork Independent and regular [...]
To franchise or not to franchise, that is the question next week!
Afternoon! This is my first blog on sbc so be gentle! Thanks to Ron for the kind invitation to make a contribution to Small Business Can. As I receive a considerable amount of business listings on the website I thought it only fair to share. The event that caught my attention this week is the upcoming Northern Ireland Franchise Show which is happening on Friday 16th Nov in Belfast and Saturday 17th Nov in Derry/Londonderry. And even better news – it’s free with no registration required! Exhibitors will include some [...]
Build your Network with Irish Entrepreneurs – London Conference November 9th
Are you an Irish Entrepreneur or business person looking to connect with the Diaspora? If yes you should consider coming to London on November 9th to attend the 2nd Annual Global Conference of the Irish international Business Network. (IIBN) The IIBN is an Irish network with the aim of forging strong links amongst business people in Ireland and the growing overseas diaspora. It is a not –for–profit body and seeks to also help Irish based entrepreneurs gain footholds primarily in the UK and USA. The upcoming conference in London on [...]
Winning at Negotiations
There are many views and definitions of what negotiating is, for example: “Negotiating is the process of getting the best terms once the other side starts to act on their interest.” – On Negotiating by Mark H. McCormack. “Negotiating is… a means of achieving one’s goals in every relationship regardless of the circumstances.” – The Art of Negotiating by Gerard I. Nierenberg. “Negotiation is a field of knowledge and endeavour that focuses on gaining the favour of people from whom we want things.” – You Can Negotiate Anything by Herb [...]
Want to see Robert Kelsey for free?
Robert Kelsey is coming to Belfast and we have 5 pairs of tickets to give away. Compliments of Ulster Bank. The first 5 people to add a tip to this blog (submit in the comments below) will get a pair of free tickets to the event. For more details head on over to the Belfast Festival at Queen’s website. Robert Kelseys top 10 tips: 1. Cut the ties Make it a clean break with your former employer – finalising any residual deals or contractual issues. This prevents them hounding you, [...]
Eogahn Jennings view on start ups in Dublin
Dublin has been in the news a lot recently, most of it related to failed banks and the fallout from a disastrous property bubble. In the midst of all this negative news, however, a contrasting story is emerging: Technology companies are driving a resurgence of growth in Ireland, with Dublin’s start-ups as the movement’s torchbearers. What makes these start-ups different from many in Europe is their ability to attract U.S. venture capital. Just recently, BalconyTV announced a funding round from Lerer Ventures, Polaris Venture Partners, and Greycroft Partners. One week earlier, LogEntries received investment of [...]
Plough Ahead with Ulster Bank
At this years National Ploughing Championships, Ulster Bank are demonstrating their ongoing support for the Agri-Food industry through their sponsorship of Good Food Ireland. In their numerous restaurants and hotels around the country Good Food Ireland ensure the commitment of using local Irish food. Cookery demonstrations will be running throughout the day, with celebrity chefs Darina Allen and Catherine Fulvio taking part. Why not come along and enjoy some of these truly Irish food tastings and find out about Ulster Bank’s involvement in and support to this budding Agri-Food industry. [...]
Want to meet a cool dude?
Want to meet the the director, Technology, Innovation and Entrepreneurship, US National Academies? I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Charles Wessner today for lunch. He is a very cool dude with an interesting perspective on innovation, Ireland, entrepreneurship and lots of other things. He has been stealing the show in Belfast and Dublin. Friday afternoon is your last opportunity to listen to him speak and inspire. Not to be missed. Dr Charles W. Wessner is of the US National Academies.Dr. Wessner is a distinguished scholar and a powerful advocate [...]
