Latest InterTradeIreland Report Published – 'Access to finance for growth for SMEs'
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Aidan Gough, ITI Strategy & Policy Director |
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InterTradeIreland’s latest report- ‘Access to Finance for Growth for SMEs on the island of Ireland’ provides for the first time a unique and reliable indication of the supply of funding available to the 300,000 SMEs across the island from banks, government, venture capitalists and angel investors, and the level of their demand for finance for growth purposes.
The report argues the need for a greater diversity in financing opportunities in order to provide the use of the most appropriate instruments to support and drive growing SMEs.
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Has there ever been a better time to raise equity?
This is the theme of this year's InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference which is taking place in Titanic Belfast on Tuesday 11th March 2014.
The unique annual event will bring together in one room for one day, the island's new and growing companies seeking investment along with the funds and individuals on the island with money to invest. The only Venture Capital Conference on the island, it is a must for entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, business angels, investors and anyone with an interest in venture capital.
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Export support on offer to SMEs to explore cross-border markets
Battling against a slump in domestic demand is no mean feat for any firm in today’s climate. But for SMEs with fewer resources and less time, the challenge can be even tougher.
We at InterTradeIreland know that one of the biggest challenges for businesses currently is to deal with the decrease in demand in their home market. Exporting is clearly one option which can significantly help increase turnover and enhance business performance.
InterTradeIreland has the relevant supports, expertise and the knowledge to help small businesses take this first step and currently funding is available!
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'Drop in' business clinic planned for businesses in Newry/Dundalk
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Paddy Savage, ITI, Michael McCabe, Louth County Enterprise Boardl and Orla Jackson, Newry Chamber |
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Do you want to know more about the support you can obtain to help you grow your business? Do you need to secure finance? Thinking of entering new markets? Are you looking to expand and/or recruit? Want to start your own business? Are you unsure of where to look for guidance, support and advice?
If the answer is ‘YES’ to any of these questions come to the Cross Border Business Support Expo which is taking place on the 30 January in the Carrickdale Hotel, County Louth.
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File sharing made easy with Media Lightbox
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Shane Meehan, CEO Media Lightbox |
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Newry-based company, Media Lightbox, has been selling its web-based digital asset management solution since October 2008.The system allows companies to share and store data online and Media Lightbox is constantly updating and introducing new features to the system to ensure that they continue to go from strength to strength.
Shane Meehan, CEO of Media Lightbox, explained: “Companies have difficulty storing and distributing large files and images and our web-based system provides an extremely practical solution that is simple, affordable and can be used anywhere in the world with internet access.”
The company boasts a high profile client list ranging from locally-based businesses such as AV Browne and Tobermore Concrete, through to large global organisations with thousands of users such as BT, BP, Macy’s in New York and international charities such as Greenpeace and Comic Relief.
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The company won €50,000 and the ‘Best Emerging Company’ title at InterTradeIreland’s Seedcorn Business Competition in 2008. Since then Media Lightbox has grown at an accelerated rate and has truly established itself as a global product, with clients in every continent.
“Before participating in the Seedcorn competition we had fewer than a 1,000 users and now we have in excess of 30,000 clients worldwide, so we have definitely come a long way.” explains Shane Meehan.
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Five tips to focus at work
Adapted from article which appeared on Hightail website
When was the last time you were reading a document and your phone buzzed? While writing your last email, were you distracted by an incoming email notification? How many times in the last week did a co-worker interrupt you mid-task? Be honest.
Office workers are interrupted (or self-interrupt) every three minutes, according to a study by Gloria Mark at the University of California, Irvine. To make matters worse, it can take up to 23 minutes for a worker to return to the original task. No wonder it’s so hard to get work done.
Here are five tips to help you to be more focused at work.
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