Micro Bites

Bite-sized stories about Northern Ireland small firms and issues affecting them

Newry firm's Jedward moment

Wednesday 17 February 2010

A Newry firm scored some great publicity when Jedward, who took ITV's X-Factor show by storm, were snapped and televised in the company's GAA jerseys from years-goneby. The duo that people loveto- ... more »

Firms working together for success

Wednesday 17 February 2010

Firms from across the island have been sharing ideas and insights for their mutual benefit.

Companies using the networking and support web resource www.smallbusinesscan.com have helped each ... more »

Sheds ahead in German contract

Wednesday 17 February 2010

A Draperstown-based shedmaker is to export its products to a leading German chain of DIY stores. Yardmaster International, which makes flat-pack metal garden sheds and garages, won a contract from ... more »

Small relief for some local firms

Wednesday 17 February 2010

Some businesses in Northern Ireland could benefit from a new non-domestic property rate relief scheme being introduced. Businesses qualifying for the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme will receive ... more »

SMEs are big achievers

Wednesday 17 February 2010

Six Northern Ireland SMEs have hit the headlines for their achievements in the face of challenging conditions. The firms, which include food businesses, technology companies, a health care ... more »

Did you know?

Monday 7 September 2009

In London alone, there are more than half a million people employed in the creative industries. Americans are 15% more innovative than the Japanese, but in % terms, the Japanese grant 3.5 times ... more »

MICRO BITES

Newry firm's Jedward moment

A Newry firm scored some great publicity when Jedward, who took ITV's X-Factor show by storm, ...

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Firms working together for success

Firms from across the island have been sharing ideas and insights for their mutual benefit. ...

read more...

Sheds ahead in German contract

A Draperstown-based shedmaker is to export its products to a leading German chain of DIY stores. ...

read more...

Small relief for some local firms

Some businesses in Northern Ireland could benefit from a new non-domestic property rate relief ...

read more...

SMEs are big achievers

Six Northern Ireland SMEs have hit the headlines for their achievements in the face of ...

read more...

Ballygowan firm putts precision into golf

Ballygowan-based Daly Golf is leading the field on the international golf circuit with a ...

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