Nichem rides wave of success
Home-grown business success stories tend to reveal individuals with the ability to adapt to a changing environment as much as those with an eye for the bottom line. Ulster Business found that Ashley McKinley and Jim Hodges, founders of Nichem Group, prove no different
Experts tackle the big ICT issues
One of the most exciting and vibrant industries in Northern Ireland is undoubtedly the ICT market. Apart from the growing presence of some of the world’s biggest ICT companies on these shores, we’ve also managed to foster an environment where our home-grown creative
SME: health check
Small and medium sized companies are the lifeblood of Northern Ireland industry, so it stands to reason the health of this sector will give an indication of how the rest of the economy is performing. Symon Ross hears how four companies
SMEs should focus for longer-term success
Small and medium enterprises have experienced a difficult trading period of late but as the dust of recession begins to settle it appears the worst is over. Deloitte Senior Partner Glenn Roberts assess the outlook
The longest-running Northern Ireland business magazine registered and audited by the Audited Bureau of Circulation (ABC)
Analysis
Infrastructure to support eight million
A growing population means the impending need for improved and more efficient infrastructure. Economist John Simpson takes a look at ‘Infrastructure for an island population of 8 million’
Interview
Targeted investment
The last couple of years have been some of the most challenging for investment managers. We talk to Nigel Crawford, head of Quilter’s Belfast office, to hear more about the company and his views on the best place to invest your money
Profile
McLaughlin & Harvey builds a more sustainable future by working with its supply chain
Working with its supply chain on the Royal Victoria Hospital development, Newtownabbey based McLaughlin & Harvey
