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16th June 2011
Cross-border conference highlights challenges and opportunities
~ Businesses North and South learn how to move from surviving to thriving ~
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A free conference for businesses in the North and the South entitled 'Developing your Cross-Border Business' held this week in county Monaghan has highlighted the challenges that lie ahead for businesses as well as the opportunities to move from a state of surviving to thriving. The conference also pointed out the challenges that face not only businesses, but also the banks and NAMA.
Organised by Border People in association with the IBEC-CBI Joint Business Council and supported by Morgan McManus Solicitors, this event attracted delegates from both the public and private sectors in the Republic of Ireland and Northern Ireland.
"Cross-border trade has been occurring for years, but never has there been more of an economic need to trade North and South, for the benefit of both economies," said Brian Morgan, solicitor and partner, Morgan McManus Solicitors. "We must increase that trade and businesses here today realise that they need to think outside the box and look at new opportunities in order to move from survival mode to thriving. There are many supports and resources available to businesses that are looking to new markets to sustain and grow their businesses."
Margaret Hearty, director of programme and business services at IntertradeIreland made the welcoming address and spoke of the need to increase trade on the island. In particular, she urged businesses to avail of the supports that are out there and to not be afraid to consider all-island public sector procurement projects which value currently at €21/£19 billion.
Other subject matters covered at the conference included Sourcing Bank Finance for a Cross-Border Business; Debt Collection; Accessing Business Grants in each Jurisdiction; Cross-Border Business Succession and related Tax Issues; Cross-Border Employment Law as well as challenges facing SMEs and Support Mechanisms.
Speakers included Joe Shiels, Project Manager at Border People, Rose Tierney, Tierney Tax Consultancy, Ruairi Martin and Feargal McCormack from FPM Accountants, Fergal McManus and Brian Morgan, partners at Morgan McManus Solicitors and Simon Murray, managing director of Universal Graphics who is successfully running his own cross-border business..
"Today has provided valuable insights for individuals considering setting up their own businesses and those already in business and trading cross-border," said Reg McCabe, chief executive, IBEC-CBI Joint Business Council. "Availing of opportunities cross-border to increase business will be vital for many companies in order to move forward and prosper. Continued co-operation cross-border between the different organisations set up under the Good Friday agreement will enable good knowledge sharing and help companies looking to move into new markets on the island and in to the UK. Knowledge is power and knowing what supports that are out there is vital. The Joint Business Council is continuing to organise conferences and events such as this one today in order to support both economies on this island. Our next one will take place in the North west in September."
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20th May 2011
Developing Cross-Border Business
Free conference offering professional advice on trading North and South
After a successful four-day visit by Queen Elizabeth II to Ireland, and the focus now on our economic challenges that lie ahead, Border People in association with the IBEC CBI Joint Business Council are pleased to announce a free conference for businesses in the North and the South to increase trade on the island of Ireland.
Entitled ‘Developing Cross-Border Business,’ the conference is supported by Morgan McManus Solicitors based in County Monaghan and will take place on June 15, 2011, from 9am – 2pm at the Four Seasons Hotel in Monaghan.
“Cross-border trade has been occurring for years, but never has there been more of an economic need to trade North and South, for the benefit of both economies,” said Brian Morgan, solicitor and partner, Morgan McManus Solicitors. “We must increase that trade. Our aim at the conference is to make businesses aware of the supports and resources that are available to them in looking to new markets to sustain and grow their businesses.”
Attendees will benefit from free advice from cross-border professional advisors and learn from the experiences of other business owners. The conference will feature speakers from IntertradeIreland, the Credit Review Office Ireland as well as businesses already operating North and South.
Keynote speaker Simon Murray, managing director of Universal Graphics in Monaghan whose business has expanded as a result of trading in both jurisdictions, will provide an insight into the opportunities available to businesses wishing to expand throughout the island of Ireland.
Topics will include Sourcing Bank Finance for a Cross-Border Business; Debt Collection; Accessing Business Grants in each Jurisdiction; Public Tendering and Procurement Procedures; Cross-Border Business Succession and related Tax Issues; Cross-Border Employment Law; Challenges facing SMEs and Support Mechanisms.
“Being able to sustain and grow business is a shared challenge for companies across the island of Ireland and as we know,many companies are struggling,” said Kirsty McManus, project manager, IBEC-CBI Joint Business Council. “The conference will provide practical help and guidance on developing a successful cross-border business”.
“Border People provides an online signposting service for people who wish to move North or South to live, work or study,” said Joe Shiels, project manager, Border People. “We provide information on issues such as taxation, social security, job seeking, health, banking, education, housing and telecommunications and we are very pleased to work with Morgan McManus Solicitors and the IBEC-CBI Joint Business Council to bring this conference to businesses. Today, businesses need all the support and help they can get when look for new opportunities in these tough economic times."
Those interested in attending this free event can register at http://www.borderpeople.info/bp2-ug5
This project is supported by the EU’s INTERREG IVA programme and is managed by the Special EU programmes body.
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19th May 2011
Entitled 'Developing your Cross-Border Business,’ this is a free conference for businesses on cross-border trade that will take place in Monaghan on June 15, 2011.
It is organised by the Joint Council of Ireland (the Centre for Cross Border Studies and IBEC) and is supported by Morgan McManus Solicitors.
Time: 9am-2pm
Venue: The Four Seasons Hotel, Monaghan
Date: June 15, 2011
Attendees will benefit from free advice from cross-border professional advisors and learn from the experiences of other business owners.
The conference will feature speakers from IntertradeIreland, the Credit Review Office Ireland as well as businesses already operating North and South.
Topics will include Sourcing Bank Finance for a Cross-Border Business; Debt Collection; Accessing Business Grants in each Jurisdiction; Public Tendering and Procurement Procedures; Cross - Border Business Succession and related Tax Issues; Cross-Border Employment Law; Challenges facing SMEs and Support Mechanisms.
The event is for businesses already trading cross-border, and for those considering and interested in trading cross-border.
This project is supported by the EU’s INTERREG IVA programme and is managed by the Special EU programmes body.
10th May 2011
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