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23 Apr - 2010
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
23 Apr - 2010
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
23 Apr - 2010
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
23 Apr - 2010
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
31 Mar - 2010
Painting a true picture
The last few years have been challenging, to say the least, for investors. It would therefore be fair to assume an investment management company which set up in Northern Ireland in late 2007 may now be rueing its decision