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Setting your business resolutions for 2008
11 January, 2008
If you don't know where you're going, you could just find yourself getting there. So what can you do to direct your business for 2
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Big Rise in Business Spam
18 January, 2008
December statistics show a dramatic increase in the volume of spam emails targeted at Irish business users, according to figures r
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West Cork Business Networks
30 January, 2008
The Small Business Network and Women in Business Network were set up by the Board in October '06 and since then have been going fr
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Cork-based Photographer Wins National Landscape Photography Award
30 January, 2008
Glanmire-based photographer Roger Overall has won the Best Landscape Image category at the National Photographic Awards 2008. The
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Calling West Cork - Sustain & Renew !
31 January, 2008
Why are you a member of Soho Solo: - Support (remove isolation factor of being in rural area and working alone) - Structure
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Soho Solo Profile: An Coppens from B/Right Business Coaching
31 January, 2008
Why new year's resolutions rarely work and how to work backwards from goals, so they actually happen. Looking after the most impo
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Skip the trip! Get of the Road - No longer dependent on Travel!
05 February, 2008
In the January edition of the "You and Your Money" Magazine from Eddie Hobbs he asks: - Do you really need to travel to all tho
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Thermal imaging helps schools pinpoint heat loss
06 February, 2008
A thermal imaging technique used by the US military on covert surveillance missions is being used by shools in West Cork to check
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Franchising: A Successful Business Model & Option
11 February, 2008
The growth of franchises in Ireland is a clear indication that the sector is buoyant and provides enormous opportunity, not only f
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Chocolate blends for sweet taste of success
11 February, 2008
When the owner of a South Kerry chocolate company met the owners of a Limerick city chocolate company the attraction was instant -
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The Better Business Show 2008 - Report from Jenny Watson
12 February, 2008
Jenny Watson, our Soho Solo coordinator for Cork City, attended the Better Business Show 2008 held in Cork's Clarion Hotel on Thur
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West Cork Soho Solo: Let's not lose West Cork in cyber space
13 February, 2008
Would you like your website to be found effortlessly and easily by new customers? DIY SEO, (Search Engine Optimisation) Wher
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Kieran Dowling & Arnaud Disant will resolve our IT issues
18 February, 2008
The next Cork City Breakfast Meeting whcih will take place Monday 18 February is entitled "IT Issues" and will feature a panel of
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PC Users could help ban spam
25 February, 2008
Last year 35 million spam messages originated in Ireland, according to research from Cork-based firm Trend Micro. It also said tha
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Women now make up 42% of labour force
29 February, 2008
Women have taken the Irish workplace by storm, accounting for almost 42% of the labour force, an even more significant evolution i
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900 high skilled jobs are set to be created by top start-up companies
06 March, 2008
Nearly 900 extra jobs are expected to be created over the next three years by the 79 new export-focused high potential start-ups c
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Cork City/South Cork Soho Solo Breakfast Meeting - Monday 31st March
06 March, 2008
The next meeting of the Cork City Soho Solo group is “IT Issues Part II”. This carries on from our excellent meeting on 18 Februar
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Breakfast at Tiffanys (ok the Celtic Ross!)
06 March, 2008
Come and join us for fun and light breakfast at the Celtic Ross, next Tuesday morning at 7.30am in the Celtic Ross. To facilitate
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Your business: Small firms stay upbeat about 2008
03 April, 2008
Given the recent exchange rate volatility, energy costs and rising inflation, it would be understandable if small firms were nervo
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Majority of firms fall victim to fraud
03 April, 2008
Only 45% of Irish businesses have taken a fraud risk assessment, while 65% of organisations have experienced what they classify as
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West Cork Soho Solo Breakfast Meeting - Tuesday 8th of April
03 April, 2008
The month is rolling around again and our next meeting is Tuesday 8th of April at 7.45am. Our scheduled presentation was to be
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Rural Divide Hampers Broadband Progress
08 April, 2008
Ireland had the fourth-highest broadband penetration growth in the EU during 2007, but lack of rural coverage means we are still b
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Eating Scenery, new Book about West Cork launched at Bantry House
22 May, 2008
The library at Bantry House, overlooking the magnificent garden with its wisteria in full bloom, was the venue at 6.30pm on 22 May
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Best Marketing
28 May, 2008
First, understand that your clients and customers are buying results. At the end of the day, they don't care what new technologica
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"Tax discriminates against self-employed"
28 May, 2008
Discrimination in the Irish tax system against the self-employed is threatening entrepreneurship the president of the Institute of
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Firms Losing Out by not Filing Patents
04 June, 2008
By failing to patent their software in Europe, firms may not be fully capitalising on their ideas, according to an Irish patent an
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Here Comes (Clay Shirky's) Everybody
05 June, 2008
Soloists understand the potential of digital media communication tools -- email, blogs, wikis, and the Web. But discussions about
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"The Web 2.0 Toolset Event" organised by It@cork
06 June, 2008
On Tuesday 27th of May took place the Web 2.0 Toolset Event presented by Tom Raftery. It was a very informative seminar giving an
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Sohosolo member makes Fusion power available in Munster
12 June, 2008
The appointment of a South West Regional consultant makes access to Fusion grant-funding easier for Munster companies. Cork,Jun
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International declaration on future of Internet Economy signed...
19 June, 2008
Boost for Ireland's competitiveness as latest figures show Ireland better placed to play role Seoul, , 18 June 2008 Communicat
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Young Business Awards
24 June, 2008
Please help us find this year's Shell Livewire Young Entrepreneur of the Year! Anyone under 31 who has started up in the last
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Tech Check
02 July, 2008
ARE YOU MAKING THE BEST USE OF TECHNOLOGY IN YOUR BUSINESS? Are you aware that many businesses can cut down on labor costs, imp
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"Executive talent may limit slump"
02 July, 2008
Ireland’s high standard of business leadership should see it escape the worst of the current global economic turbulence, according
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Irish people log on in greater numbers
04 July, 2008
The number of Irish people who are online is expected to outnumber those who are not by the end of the year. Figures released b
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Small firms remain the economic backbone
05 July, 2008
A CSO report on the contribution of family and small businesses shows they will be pivotal in turbulent times ahead. Family-own
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No shortage of start-up funding opportunities for Irish entrepreneurs
06 July, 2008
A business plan can be anything from a one-page outline of your plans to a lengthy, in-depth document. It needs to outline plans
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Top Tips From the experts:
09 July, 2008
•Believe in what you do. •Know your industry. •Tell somebody your idea and get their opinion. •Talk to potential customer
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Executive talent may limit slump.
11 July, 2008
Ireland’s high standard of business leadership should see it escape the worst of the current global economic turbulence, according
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Scams aimed at small firms are up 16pc
14 July, 2008
Small business organisation ISME said 69pc of businesses had been the target of a scam in the last 12 months, an increase of 16pc
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Business potential of social networks untapped
16 July, 2008
Businesses are failing to appreciate how important social networking will be to their long-term competitiveness. A new survey by
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More Irish women are entrepreneurs
16 July, 2008
FEARS about the economy did not halt entrepreneurial activity in Ireland last year, with one in 12 Irish adults planning or starti
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Irish entrepreneurs show innovative flair
18 July, 2008
The Global Entrepreneurship Monitor (GEM) Report for Ireland for 2007, released this week, paints an encouraging picture for Irish
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350 jobs promised in €210m quay project
21 July, 2008
DEVELOPER Owen O'Callaghan is to seek planning permission this week for a €210 million office-led scheme on Cork city's quays, and
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Minister Micheál Martin TD Announces Significant R&D Investment for EMC's Operations in Cork
25 July, 2008
Minister for Foreign Affairs, Micheál Martin TD today (Thursday, 24th July 2008) announced that EMC Corporation will invest €20m i
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Going for Growth
25 July, 2008
Limited Places Remaining! In 2008, only 90 business owners and managers in Ireland will experience Going for Growth… Why Sho
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Big rise in numbers of Irish patents filed, survey shows
01 August, 2008
Research collaborations with industry have pushed the number of patents filed to its highest level in five years. A survey enti
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Irish start-up businesses remain unfazed by economic downturn
01 August, 2008
Franchising business is booming in Ireland, with an increasing number of entrepreneurs creating their own businesses despite worri
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Rise in black economy activities
05 August, 2008
ISME, the Irish Small & Medium Enterprise Association, has warned of a sharp rise in black economy activities. The increase is
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Business network helps West Cork micro-enterprises to engage online
29 August, 2008
Business network helps West Cork micro-enterprises to engage online 27 August 2008, West Cork, Ireland A unique business netwo
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Nominate Yourself For A Leaders Award
04 September, 2008
Nominate yourself or another company for a Leaders Award for a fantastic opportunity to showcase your organisation or project to Cork's IT industry. Generate PR to raise your organisation's profile
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Emerald Discounts Ireland
04 September, 2008
Grainne sherlock started a company called Emerald Discounts Ireland www.emeralddiscounts.ie which is aimed at the tourist market both domestic and worldwide that are thinking of visiting ireland
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Evening Course
05 September, 2008
Award in First Line Management Aim To give practicing or potential managers a practical grounding for their formal development in the role, resulting in a step change in performance.
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Enterprise Ireland: Innovation Vouchers
08 September, 2008
What is the Innovation Voucher Initiative? If you own or manage a small limited company with a company registration number and you have a business opportunity or problem that you want to explore, why not apply for an Innovation Voucher worth €5,000?
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Business-related texting entering the mainstream, O2 survey shows
08 September, 2008
Texting for business purposes is gaining momentum, with a study released today showing the numbers of owner managers using the text message in this way has increased from 29pc four years ago to almost half today.
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Businesses warned of internet registry scam
09 September, 2008
Irish businesses are being warned not to fall for a scam from a company calling itself Internet Register Ireland.
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Do You See Your Customer Parade?
10 September, 2008
I suspect that most soloists think of their customers as a static, generalized group. Many buyers have common characteristics, and successful business owners remain attuned to their needs. But did you ever consider how fluid your customer base is, and how much it's changing?
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SFA National Small Business Awards 2009
15 September, 2008
- An Taoiseach Launches “SFA National Small Business Awards 2009”. - Small Business Heroes given national recognition.
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The "Baton" Effect in Your Solo Business
18 September, 2008
At the recent Beijing Olympics, both the USA's men's and women's track teams were disqualified in the 4x100-meter relay event because of dropped batons. It was a moment of shock for both runners and viewers as both teams faltered in the fleeting moments for which they had spent years preparing.
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New online Irish business network tries to take on LinkedIn
18 September, 2008
A Limerick-based web service called Transactions.ie launched today, claiming to fulfill a need not already being met by established global business networking site LinkedIn.
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IT@Cork business continuity workshop - 30th Sept.
22 September, 2008
Business Continuity Breakfast - Sponsored by HP
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Cork Company of the Year 2008/2009
22 September, 2008
Recognising Outstanding Performance & Achievement by Cork Business Cork Chamber together with BT are looking for Cork-based companies which has achieved outstanding business success in 2008
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Productive use of time critical for West Cork's small businesses
03 October, 2008
As the economy slides steadily into recession, making effective use of time and resources is vital for any business, but when you're running your own home-based in rural region like West Cork it becomes even more critical. You have to make sure the time you invest in your business is used productively if you want to compete and survive in an increasingly challenging business environment.
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S/F/A/ in association with Ulster Bank and Mazars Presents a series of FREE seminars on “Succession Planning for Owner-Managers”
03 October, 2008
The Small Firms Association, in association with Ulster Bank and Mazars, will hold a nationwide series of seminars in October entitled “Succession Planning for Owner-Managers”. The purpose of the seminars is to impart relevant and up to date information, so that you can transfer your assets in the most appropriate manner. The seminar will ensure that you will foresee financial pitfalls as well as help you realise your goals and preferences for the family business.
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It@Cork presents: GREEN IT: Reduce CO2, Raise Profits Conference - Nov 26 - Early Bird Discounts
07 October, 2008
Early Bird Discount Available! – Book on or before October 31 - €250 for it@cork members, €350 for non members
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Enterprise Ireland Workshops
08 October, 2008
Enterprise is central to our economy, and entrepreneurs are the engine of growth. If you have an idea for an innovative, export focused start-up business then Enterprise Ireland can assist you through our forthcoming series of Enterpreneurship workshops.
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Sketching the future at PFH
14 October, 2008
PFH and Viewsion have announced details of Ireland’s first Authorised Training Centre(ATC) in contract with Google Inc.
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Newly Launched eWorking Website Helps Companies And Employees Save Costs Through Homeworking
21 October, 2008
Co. Dublin, Ireland, Monday, October 20, 2008 –Ireland lags significantly behind the rest of Europe when it comes to working from home.
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Online is making inroads
24 October, 2008
Ireland’s key decision makers are embracing online in greater numbers, according to a new survey by Amas.
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Kerry County Enterprise Board Seminar on Monday 3rd November on Alternative Ways of Raising Finance
03 November, 2008
Alternative Ways of Raising Finance ‘Beat the Credit Crunch’
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Cork Company of the Year
03 November, 2008
Cork Chamber together with BT are looking for Cork-based companies which have achieved outstanding business success in 2008.
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Press Release: Small businesses can compete with big brands online
06 November, 2008
04 November 2008, Co. Cork, Ireland: Small businesses can compete with big brands online regardless of geography and size, and SOHO Solo, a small business networking group in South West Ireland, is helping its members to do just that.....
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Saving money with Green Technology
11 November, 2008
Making your business greener using technology will save you money. That's the message from this year's it@cork Technology in Business Conference.
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Managing Business in an Uncertain Environment
21 November, 2008
In these uncertain times businesses are being more and more challenged by the fast changing and challenging trading environment. Whilst there is little or nothing that any business can do to change external forces, small businesses can equip themselves to manage these uncontrollable forces in how they impact upon the trading environment.
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NEXT WAVE VI - A Showcase of Technology Solutions for Food and Feed
21 November, 2008
Enterprise Ireland in association with the Department of Agriculture, Fisheries & Food presents this key event for the food and feed sectors.
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Photographic exhibition and launch of “The adventure of Maxime in Sri Lanka” by Natacha Nowack
28 November, 2008
Natacha Nowack from Transnational Interconnection Ltd. have kindly invited SOHO Solo members to...
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Bank of Ireland unveils new €250m fund to help SMEs
02 December, 2008
Bank of Ireland yesterday unveiled a new €250m business support fund and said it is in advanced talks to tap the European Investment Bank (EIB) for an additional credit line to help small businesses survive the credit crunch.
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Essential, Affordable Business Tools
04 December, 2008
Many Irish businesses are feeling the pinch of the recession and have little money to spend on new IT products. However, if you search the internet you'll find a range of useful tools for keen prices, or in some cases, for free. What follows is a round-up of quality applications and programs that can help you work more efficiently, but won't break the bank.
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New AIB package for small and medium businesses
05 December, 2008
Allied Irish Banks yesterday became the fourth bank in as many days to roll out a new support package for beleaguered small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs).
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Wo new job announcements in Cork
09 December, 2008
Option Wireless Limited is to create an additional 145 jobs at its facility on Kilbarry Industrial Estate in Cork.
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Advanced Food Programme 2009
09 December, 2008
The Enterprise Boards of West and South Cork will commence an Advanced Food Programme again in January '09.