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CBI Encouraged By Latest NI Jobs Record

Responding to today’s figures on the number of jobs in the Northern Ireland economy CBI Northern Ireland Director, Nigel Smyth said.

“The continuing increase in the number of jobs filled up to March to a new record of 722,000 is encouraging and reflects the momentum in the economy.

While it is clear an economic slowdown is underway, and the levels of uncertainty are rising, there are still significant job opportunities available across the economy, and the key task is to ensure labour market participants have the attitudes and skills to match these opportunities – there are over 2500 job vacancies available on jobcentreonline.com website alone.

The significant downturn in the housing market is impacting on the entire construction sector and it’s supply chain. CBI members believe it is vital that the new Environment Minister, Sammy Wilson, gets to grip with the planning system and unblocks the hundreds of applications, both small and large, which could provide much needed work for this major part of the economy. At the same time we need to see more visibility of the deal flow expected from the Investment Strategy and bring these major projects to reality more quickly.”

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Reduce Manufacturing Dependence on UK and Ireland

Ireland's leading stockbrokers, Davy, said it is crucial for Northern Ireland to reduce its dependence on Great Britain and the Republic of Ireland for manufacturing sales.read full article >>

An International Affair, Benefits of Franchising for Growth

An International Affair - The benefits of growing internationally by franchising, even if the business does not franchise in its home market, are undisputed, writes Brian Duckett.read full article >>

'Wait and See' Attitude to Stockmarket Volatility Urged

Leading local investment advisor Stephen Hill is advising a ‘wait and see’ attitude in the aftermath of this week’s ‘Black Monday’ shares slump. And while serious investors have natural concerns since the FTSE 100 suffered its biggest ever one-day points drop since 9/11, taking the long term view is still the best policy.read full article >>

Invest NI Clients Invest £1.4m Daily In Local Economy

Every day clients of Invest Northern Ireland have, on average, invested over £1.4 million in the local economy and exported almost £11.5 million of goods and services, as investments stimulated by the agency have contributed to increasing employment...

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Valmont Club, Corporate Venue Going For Song

Located on the site formerly known as Café des Artistes, the popular 1960’s and 1970’s live music venue fraternised by The Rolling Stones and Roger Waters, where performers included David Bowie and Queen, The Valmont Club intends read full article >>

Fragrances, What To Wear, And When...

Do not mix fragrances if you have used some during the day! Yet assuming this will be a new application, then something a little heavier will work well. Top Tips: less is definitely best. Light naturally fragranced skin balms for guys are perfect and understated scents are chic for women.