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The IoD Business Environment committee, chaired by Richard Hunter, recently made a submission to the consultation on Planning Reform. Over 80 questions were posed in the consultation and our submission endorsed many of the planning proposals desig...
I think he picks his words very carefully “Since the EFG began in January, 6,410 businesses have been deemed eligible for EFG-backed loans, worth a potential £732m.” What we need to know is how many companies have actually received funding and wha...
Speaking to the IoD Director magazine this month, Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business explains why helping small firms access funds is his top priority
"The last time I contributed to Director—back in January—I'd just completed...
I am just back from the Institute of Bankers dinner which took place in the Europa tonight and afforded me the opportunity to talk to some of the senior executives of the local banks about the results of our latest survey.
First Minister, Peter R...
The full report is now available for download here. Arlene Foster, Minister for Enterprise, Trade and Investment launched a consultation on the report earlier this week. In the past, we have critisised government for the length of time it takes to...
I was attracted to this Website by this article and the survey results so as a former lending banker and now a small business owner advising other owners about how to get the most from their banking relationship, I thought I would share my views.
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Comment Wall (14 comments)
- At 1:04pm on October 2, 2009,
Brian Mairs said…
- Hi Joanne - useful site. Looking forward to getting involved but will take it slow if I may. I'm scheduled to be in Belfast on the 21st giving a presentation to policymakers. They've promised me that Nolan fella won't be anywhere near ...
- At 12:13pm on March 30, 2009,
Ian Savage said…
- Thanks Joanne, looks like a good site. It is good to focus on the positives..!
Ian
- At 9:23pm on March 29, 2009,
Colin Coffey said…
- Hi Joanne
many thanks for your comments on the mag - will pass them on to the team
- At 11:10am on March 27, 2009,
Simon Hamilton MLA said… - Will post my comments under the blog as well.
- At 9:15am on March 27, 2009,
Simon Hamilton MLA said…
- Hi Joanne. A 2.15am post...that's impressive! I read your piece on Cowen's speech. Aside from his rugby remarks, he was suitably sombre with not much in the way of positivity except for a few well meaning platitudes. I wonder if he stopped at Sainsbury's in Newry on the way home for a few messages?!
- At 4:50pm on February 27, 2009,
Paddy Murphy said… - Hello Joanne - I'm ghosting tryouts for the Minister Have a lovely weekend if you get the chance!! P.
- At 9:47am on February 22, 2009,
Kevin Taylor said… - Hi Joanne thanks for the offer off holding a meeting in Omagh April will hopefully see W..I.N. set up
please except two sectors are going to take off soon Waste management and renewable energy sadly the most money will be sucked out off N.I. by large forign owned companies due to lack off unbiased information .Perhaps there are two many groups advising on the same old tired way and not enough innovators ?
- At 12:15pm on January 29, 2009,
John McMullan said… - Hi Joanne, Thanks for the offer re fuel poverty debate, I'm a bit busy at the moment but I will respond and take up your offer I suspect.
John
- At 8:50am on January 24, 2009,
Gerry McCormac said… - Slowly getting that hang of it!
- At 2:30pm on January 23, 2009,
Gerry McCormac said…
- Joanne, it worked! I'm so very cautious about what I write that I fall into the category described by Michael this morning "not a natural blogger". Hadn't realised about the hyperlink, I'll try to fix it.
forbes
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Planning Reform
The IoD recently made a submission to the consultation on Planning Reform. Over 80 questions were posed in the consultation and our submission endorsed many of the planning proposals designed to streamline the process and speed up decision-making.
Less welcome, however, is the devolution of planning powers to the new ‘super-councils’ as proposed by the Review of Public Administration (RPA). The objective of the RPA was to replace multiple local bodies with more efficient regional organisations,… Continue
Less welcome, however, is the devolution of planning powers to the new ‘super-councils’ as proposed by the Review of Public Administration (RPA). The objective of the RPA was to replace multiple local bodies with more efficient regional organisations,… Continue
Posted on October 20, 2009 at 11:00pm —
Would you credit it? Lord Peter Mandelson
Speaking to the IoD Director magazine this month, Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business explains why helping small firms access funds is his top priority
"The last time I contributed to Director—back in January—I'd just completed a series of talks with high-street banks to discuss small business finance. Economic conditions are still difficult for businesses and accessing finance remains an issue. But we are holding monthly meetings with lenders and will keep pressure on the… Continue
"The last time I contributed to Director—back in January—I'd just completed a series of talks with high-street banks to discuss small business finance. Economic conditions are still difficult for businesses and accessing finance remains an issue. But we are holding monthly meetings with lenders and will keep pressure on the… Continue
Posted on October 8, 2009 at 12:30am — 1 Comment
Long awaited findings of the STEM review published
Tuesday this week saw the launch of the report on the findings from the STEM review,which was commissioned in 2007. The report was launched in the Long Gallery and there was a good turnout to hear Dr Hugh Cormican, Chair of the Review, present the main findings and Catriona Ruane, Minister for Education and Sir Reg Empey, Minister for Employment of Learning both of who w… Continue
Posted on October 2, 2009 at 1:45am — 1 Comment
IoD Bank Lending Survey - The Results
Today we published the results of the second IoD Bank Lending Survey. This survey asked businesses about conditions since April 2009.
Over 200 businesses reponded to the survey, which showed that there had been an improvement in conditions, with 44% reporting that conditions had worsened over the last four mon… Continue
Over 200 businesses reponded to the survey, which showed that there had been an improvement in conditions, with 44% reporting that conditions had worsened over the last four mon… Continue
Posted on October 2, 2009 at 1:15am — 3 Comments
Invest Growth Fund for NI Businesses Announces First Investment
The Invest Growth Fund (IGF) is a new £5m venture capital fund that has been set-up by Invest NI to invest in start-up and early-stage businesses based in Northern Ireland.
The Invest Growth Fund provides equity investment capital up to £250,000 for high growth businesses.
The IGF has completed its first investment of £100k, taking a stake in Sonic Music Services Ltd (Sonic Academy) as part of a £340k financing from the IGF, Business Angels and other sources of financial support.
Belfast base… Continue
The Invest Growth Fund provides equity investment capital up to £250,000 for high growth businesses.
The IGF has completed its first investment of £100k, taking a stake in Sonic Music Services Ltd (Sonic Academy) as part of a £340k financing from the IGF, Business Angels and other sources of financial support.
Belfast base… Continue
Posted on September 18, 2009 at 3:49pm —
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The IoD Business Environment committee, chaired by Richard Hunter, recently made a submission to the consultation on Planning Reform. Over 80 questions were posed in the consultation and our submission endorsed many of the planning proposals desig...
I think he picks his words very carefully “Since the EFG began in January, 6,410 businesses have been deemed eligible for EFG-backed loans, worth a potential £732m.” What we need to know is how many companies have actually received funding and wha...
Speaking to the IoD Director magazine this month, Lord Peter Mandelson, Secretary of State for Business explains why helping small firms access funds is his top priority
"The last time I contributed to Director—back in January—I'd just completed...
Influence Policy
On the 1st October we published the results of our second bank lending survey.
Read the details here
Read the details here
DETI have provided a Matrix of Financial Assistance available to businesses
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