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Retainer Pressures: The retainer system of charging for PR services has come under pressure due to the economic downturn
Survey: Public Relations Who’s Who
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Faster And Faster: The market for broadband in Ireland is approaching saturation point and the players have had to up their game to stand out in the crowd
Broadband Survey
Law Firm's Who's Who
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Thousands of people around the world make their living every day by selling the means to perpetrate fraud on the internet. Business Plus reports on the cybercrime threat
IT & Data Security Survey
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Looking for an innovative way to sharpen up your company's image? Digital displays could be the answer
Dynamic Displays
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Accountancy firms aren't immune to the economic buffeting but for the sector every cloud has a silver lining. A detailed listing of the top chartered accountancy firms and the views of Managing Partners
Accountants Survey
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Understanding Web 2.0: The term Web 2.0 was coined by Tim O'Reilly in 2004. Cyber anthropologist Pearse Stokes explains what the concept means and its implications for business
Business Websites Survey
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Effective Design: Quality graphic design is important for a company's image, branding and reputation. In this Survey, BP seeks out the opinions of principals in some of the top design agencies about how their clients are reacting to the downturn
Graphic Design Survey
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M&A Doldrums: Corporate acquisition and disposal activity fell away sharply in the second half of 2008. Graeme McQueen canvasses the views of corporate finance experts as to what's likely to happen through 2009
Trade Sales & VC Survey
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Testing Times: Last year was a steady if unspectacular year for many software firms. This year will be more challenging but the vendors aren't downbeat
Business Software Survey
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The Dublin region has a huge selection of hotels with meeting rooms and the premier venues are listed in our annual survey
Meeting Rooms Survey
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What are the new technology developments that SMEs need to know about to improve their business? Business Plus has been finding out from the experts
IT Infrastructure
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Directors Beware: Insolvencies are on the rise because of the economic downturn. Business Plus canvassed the experts for advice on what steps ailing firms must take to avoid going bust and facing the consequences
Corporate Recovery Survey
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Spread betting is a form of financial gambling, and attracts people who believe they can second-guess markets. Business Plus reports on the growth of the business in Ireland
Spread Betting Survey
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Just how tough is the jobs market? Is the gloom pervasive or are there bright spots? And what do you do if you're looking for a new job? Business Plus canvasses the views of the experts
Recruitment Survey
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Heading South - Cash deposits have yielded great returns in 2008 thanks to the credit crunch. Now that the ECB has slashed its rate by 100 basis points, Business Plus reports on the merits of locking in fixed-term rates now
Deposits Survey
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HR In The Downturn - The economic downturn means that personnel and human resource issues have become an increasing strain for many business owners and managers
HR Consultants
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Carbon Impact The economic downturn and new BIK rules in Budget 2009 are causing companies to take another look at their fleet policies
Fleet Management Survey
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Flexible Finance: The number of companies using invoice finance in Ireland is growing rapidly because of the credit crunch
Invoice Finance Survey
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Banks are more likely to fund a franchise startup than a standalone venture. Business Plus explains why, and hears from some franchisors about what it takes to succeed as a franchisee
Franchising Survey
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Focus On Ten Companies With A Dedicated CSR Focus; Why Social Responsibility Matters For Business; Practical CSR Ideas For SMEs; Diary From A Third World Boot Camp
Corporate Social Responsibility
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Trips to Premier League games in England are a great way to treat customers and clients. Business Plus reports on the packages on offer from some of the leading sports tour operators
Premier Travel
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Company brochure sites no longer cut the mustard for web-savvy surfers. That's the view of leading web developers
Web Development
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Concern about the job prospects in a tougher economic climate is prompting more people to upgrade their skillsets
Professional Development
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The experts who can plan the perfect corporate event offer advice and tips on planning an event
Event Managers Survey
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Even in an economic downturn, demand for accountants remains robust. Business Plus reports on the paths to qualification for this rewarding career
Accountancy Career Survey
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Most companies want publicity for their PR buck but there is a growing demand for strategic counsel
Survey: Public Relations
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Third level colleges now provide all sorts of assistance for entrepreneurs. Who offers what, and advice from entrepreneurs who've been through the mill
Special Report: Startups
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Direct marketing has moved beyond mail into the digital arena but is it a medium just for big players?
Direct Marketing
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Business Plus trawled through scores of filed accounts to uncover Cork's largest privately-owned businesses. NICK MULCAHY reports on the where the leading firms make their money
Cork Top 50
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Cost Conscious: Business Plus runs the rule over some of the latest office printers and finds out what the trends are in the sector
Printers Survey
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The market for broadband internet connections in Ireland exploded by 70% through 2007 and there is still a lot to play for














