Seán Gallagher “to do for job creation what Mary McAleese did for peace”
On Thursday October 13th 2011, the North Cork Business Alliance hosted a meeting with Special Guest Independent Presidential candidate, Seán Gallagher.
Claire O’Neill, NCBA Chair, opened the meeting by introducing the NCBA: Continue reading
A Fire Breathing NCBA Open Morning! Don’t Miss It!
Guest Speaker:
SEAN GALLAGHER
Dragon and Presidential Candidate
Discussion on:
GETTING IRELAND BACK TO WORK Continue reading
The Do’s and Don’ts of Employment Law Seminar
Want to learn more about employment law facing small businesses today? If so, then this one day seminar is for you. It will provide you with up to date information on: contracts of employment, avoiding claims for discrimination, managing probationary employees and handling disciplinary issues. After this seminar you will be able to put into effect what you learn, making sure your business is compliant with employment law. Continue reading
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership Elevate Training Programme
Avondhu Blackwater Partnership are currently recruiting participants for the Elevate Training Programme, due to begin in Mallow and Fermoy. This Training Programme is designed to provide those who are distant from the labour market with the skills and confidence to move into employment, self employment, education, training, voluntary work or other directions. Continue reading
New Exhibition at Spiralli Gallery, All Welcome
A new instalment of art will be open to the public to enjoy on the 30th September, 7.30pm.
Come for a glass of wine, a chat and some art appreciation – a great way to start your Friday night! Continue reading
How to Survive and Win in the Current Economy
How to Survive and Win in the Current Economy – A Presentation at the NCBA by Blaise Brosnan
Recently Blaise Brosnan, author of “JACK- Business Lessons from Life, Life Lessons from Business”, presented at a NCBA Network meeting. The discussion topic was “How to Survive and Win” in the current economy. Continue reading
A One Day Sales Master-Class
This programme is designed to incorporate the important hands on elements of the sales process and the development of selling skills into a one-day programme. The programme focuses on the three essential elements of a successful sales strategy: Continue reading
North Cork Enterprise Board Speed Networking Event
North Cork Enterprise Board Speed Networking Event 28th September 2011 in the Firgrove Hotel Mitchelstown
John O’Doherty, Regional Director AIB Bank, Cork, will be providing an insight into AIB’s commitment to the SME Market as outlined in the SME Lending Plan to Government. John will provide a detailed overview on tangible SME supports and initiatives with particular focus on the importance of Cashflow Management for a Business, how to approach your Bank for finance and available finance options for SME’s. Continue reading
Customer Dependence – NCBA Top Tips
How Do You Make Sure Your Customer Comes Back for More?
1. The no. 1 top tip for generating customer loyalty and dependence is Quality of product/service AND customer service – this was mentioned more than 10 times in going around the table for opinions. Continue reading
Chimney Safety Reminder
With the temperatures dropping at night and autumn almost gone our thoughts have begun to turn towards winter. This crisp time of year brings a new set of home maintenance tasks that help you to clean up your property and get it ready for the long months of winter. Whether your fireplace or stove is the main source of heat in your home or an alternative option, chimney maintenance and cleaning should be an essential part of your winter heating check up.
Please note there is no acceptable method of cleaning a chimney using a vacuum cleaner only. Continue reading
