Inspiring Enterprise: Bonzie Designs announces US export deal
Wednesday, 16th May 2012
Bonzie Designs has just signed a new contract with the Victorian Trading Co., a US based mail order catalogue. This major step for the
Waterford business includes one of Bonzie's signature products featured for sale all over the US through their Victorian Style Publication. According to co-owner Yvonne Crotty their rapid success is thanks in no small part to the assistance they received over the past two years from Waterford City Enterprise Board.
"We would not be in the position we are today had we not received the kind support and encouragement from the Waterford City Enterprise Board. The Current Economic Climate is an unforgiving one but we had a shoulder to lean on throughout the initial stages and to this day we attribute our growing Brand to the
Rally Star Craig Breen Opens Self Service Auto
Wednesday, 9th May 2012
Rally Star Craig Breen performed the official opening of Self Service Auto at the Waterford Business Park this week. Self Service Auto is a new innovation in Ireland, providing a fully equipped, state of the art, dual purpose auto repair shop. At Self
Service Auto you can either carry out your own repairs (do it yourself style) or avail of the fully qualified mechanic who is on site at all times. The on site mechanic guarantees very competitive quotes on all repairs.
The centre has individual bays complete with automated lifts and carries all the latest computerised equipment necessary to test or repair any vehicle and is available to hire by the hour. Whether you want to do a simple oil change or carry out a full NCT like
Expert view
Wednesday, 9th May 2012
Can I afford Life Insurance?
A parent's primary instinct is to provide for and protect their children. A recent survey shows we protect them with car seatbelts, sun creams and smoke alarms. It probably won't surprise you then that people's biggest concern right now is how their family could cope if they or their partner became ill or died suddenly.
Half of those questioned know a family where the main income earner died younger than age 50. So what may surprise you is that almost half of Irish adults say they have no life insurance at all. This means that many families are extremely vulnerable to real financial strain if the unthinkable happened.
At the moment, juggling family finances can feel like a full-time job. Many of us find it difficult to know what to sort out first. In fact, when asked the
Expert View
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012
What shares should I buy?
The continuing euro-zone debt crisis has had an impact on global growth and equity Investors need to be cautious about where to invest during this time of higher uncertainty. US mega cap stocks are currently receiving much institutional investor focus.
Apple is a technology giant which specialises in hardware and it is poised to deliver another year of record profits driven by continued momentum in its primary product lines. The recent launch of the latest iPad in March was well received by the market and the iPhone is also set to deliver another record year with a 67% increase in unit sales expected in 2012.
ExxonMobil is the world's largest integrated oil company, renowned for the strength of its balance sheet, the quality of its management and the return on capital employed ratios. The company has a daily
New Mortgage Options
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012
Bank of Ireland announces new mortgage options for customers in negative equity
Bank of Ireland announces that, in line with Central Bank ofIrelandguidelines, it has launched a range of new product features that will allow much greater numbers of customers in negative equity to move home.
Trade Up Negative Equity – this will enable customers who are in negative equity to sell their current home and move to a higher value property, carrying over an amount of negative equity to the new mortgage. This may be suited for customers who need to move home for work reasons, or those with a growing family who need to move to a larger home.
Trade Down Negative Equity - this will enable customers who are in negative equity to sell their current home and move to a lower value property, while carrying an amount of negative
New Autoglass Safety Training Centre Opens In Waterford
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012
Pictured at the launch was from left Heiner Herz, General Manager, Autoglass Ireland, Eamon Duffy, Autoglass technician and Noel Brett, Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority.
The new ATA centre, the first of its kind in Ireland, will be used as a location for the comprehensive training of Autoglass staff to meet the internationally recognised Automotive Technician Accreditation. The ATA demonstrates to customers that the technician who has fitted their replacement glass has achieved the highest levels of technical competence and professional responsibility in the repair of vehicle glass. The ATA process is monitored independently by the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI) who oversee practical skills tests and knowledge based exams that must be retaken every five years.
Autoglass is honoured that the Chief Executive of the Road Safety Authority, Noel Brett, attended the official opening , demonstrating the commitment
New Toyota Auris Hybrid
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012
Irish Boxing Hero Katie Taylor looks to the future in her new Toyota Auris Hybrid
Toyota Ireland presented Irish boxing champion Katie Taylor with a new Toyota Auris Hybrid. The Toyota brand ambassador chose the Auris Hybrid for its environmental credentials and for the relaxed and stress-free driving experience it provides.
Toyota brand ambassador Katie Taylor, Ireland's triple World and five-time European Amateur Boxing Champion, has picked the new Toyota Auris Hybrid as her car of choice as she continues her boxing career. Katie, who has been a Toyota ambassador since 2010, is one of Ireland's most successful and celebrated sports stars of all time.
Commenting on the Auris Hybrid, Katie said: "Not only do I love the look of the Auris Hybrid, but as a person with a strong interest in the protection of the environment for future generations, I also love
Waterford motorists contribute
Wednesday, 2nd May 2012
Waterford motorists contribute to new insurance statistics signalling increased levels of social responsibility
In 2009 there were 892 traffic collisions involving material damage on Waterford's roads but new figures released by the Central Bank last week reveal a significant overall reduction in the number and expense of motor insurance claims cost. Infrastructure improvements and a noticeably more cautious motoring public are having a positive impact on the level of accidents on our roads and the resulting cost of insurance claims, according to motor insurance experts http://www.getcover.ie . The new figures show that in 2009 the average cost, measured on a per claim basis, decreased by 25 per cent, to €4,218, for comprehensive cover and by 32 per cent, to €5,391, for third party fire and theft cover between 2002 and 2009.
According to Jessie O Connor, motor insurance specialist from
Waterford Means Business
Wednesday, 25th April 2012
Genzyme, one of Waterford's most successful large scale companies, is working hard promoting the message that the city and county is a great place for business. Dominic Carolan of Genzyme is featured on the front of the I.D.A.'s Global website pushing the Waterford brand into all corners of the globe. At a time when good news business stories are thin on the ground its reassuring to see that there are people busy promoting Waterford as an ideal location for business. In the piece Dominic outlines just what Waterford has to offer companies that might be thinking of setting up or expanding their companies here in Ireland. Its definitely a welcome good news story and everyone involved should be congratulated for their great work.
Waterford Means Business
Wednesday, 25th April 2012
Genzyme, one of Waterford's most successful large scale companies, is working hard promoting the message that the city and county is a great place for business. Dominic Carolan of Genzyme is featured on the front of the I.D.A.'s Global website pushing the Waterford brand into all corners of the globe. At a time when good news business stories are thin on the ground its reassuring to see that there are people busy promoting Waterford as an ideal location for business. In the piece Dominic outlines just what Waterford has to offer companies that might be thinking of setting up or expanding their companies here in Ireland. Its definitely a welcome good news story and everyone involved should be congratulated for their great work.
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The news that the Yes side in favour of the Fiscal Referendum have seized the momentum with the majority of Irish voters is just an indication of how the debate over this issue is beginning to shape up. That Declan Ganly has weighed in on the side of the No vote also shows that there is still a lot to play for until the Irish electorate give the final decision later on this month. The Government parties as well as the main opposition party, Fianna Fail, are in favour of the Yes vote but so far little has reall …
