Michaela Hagenhofer Appointed General Manager, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine Ireland – Commercial Operations

Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine has appointed Michaela Hagenhofer as General Manager of its commercial operations for Ireland. Michaela will be responsible for leading all aspects of the commercial business in Ireland, focused on driving sustainable business growth through enhanced access to innovative therapies. Michaela brings a wealth of experience to her new role, having…

New Laya Healthcare Clinic Now Open in Little Island, Cork

Laya Healthcare has officially opened its latest Health & Wellbeing Clinic in Cork this week. This new facility is part of Laya’s growing network and is the fifth clinic of its kind across Ireland. The Cork clinic, located at Eastgate Business Park, Little Island, operates every day from 10 AM to 10 PM. The clinic…

Your Guide to Financial Support for Small Businesses

Navigating the financial challenges of running a small business can be daunting, but the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Cork City offers a range of grants designed to support you at every stage of your business journey. Whether you’re in the feasibility stage, just starting out, or looking to expand, there’s a grant available to help…

Learn how to maximise GMP efficiency with CompuCal Calibration Solutions

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) govern the consistency of quality output across products, people, processes, procedures and premises within the regulated manufacturing environment. Continuous improvement is also a key operational imperative across the industry sectors we serve. That’s why CompuCal put some thoughts together outlining how investing in CompuCal Calibration Solutions’s calibration and asset management software…

Aer Lingus Regional Expands Network From Cork With New Year-Round Service To Glasgow And More Seats To Bristol

Cork Airport warmly welcomes the announcement that Aer Lingus Regional, exclusively operated by Emerald Airlines, will fly a new four-times weekly service to Glasgow from October 27 next. With tickets now on sale, the airline has also announced today that it will operate additional services to Bristol, bringing the existing six-times weekly service up to…

EHS International acquires The Dennison Training Academy

 EHS International, a leading single-source Irish environmental, health and safety company, has announced the acquisition of The Dennison Training Academy, a renowned provider of advanced mental health training. The acquisition meets a growing demand from EHS International clients for the service, with The Dennison Training Academy, founded by  Louise Dennison O’Shaughnessy, having built a strong reputation for delivering bespoke mental…

Course on substance use issues and community work open for applicants in Cork City

Cork City Partnership is inviting anyone working in the youth and community sectors to consider applying for a course centred on substance use issues and community work.  It’s being run by the organisation in collaboration with Cork College of FET Morrison’s Island.    The part-time course is designed to promote good practice amongst those who…

The Importance of a SWOT Analysis when Business Planning

by Angela O’Leary, AG Associates   People often ask me, what is the difference between a strategic plan and a business plan. Briefly, a strategic plan sets the strategic direction of a company, it will contain information about mission, vision and long-term direction. The business plan focuses primarily on forecasts and profitability as well as…

EHS International Launches New Abrasive Wheel Instructor Training Course

EHS International is excited to announce the launch of its Abrasive Wheel Instructor Training course, a vital addition to the company’s comprehensive suite of safety training programmes. This two-day course, set to take place on the 19th and 20th of September 2024 at the state-of-the-art training facility on Monahan Road, Cork City, is designed to…

New Enhanced Reporting Requirements: Another Reason to Outsource Your Payroll

New Enhanced Reporting Requirements (ERR) are now in effect as of January 1, 2024. Employers must report specific “reportable benefits” such as the Remote Working Daily Allowance (€3.20 per day), Travel and Subsistence Expenses, and Small Benefit Exemption. Avoid penalties for late adoption and ensure compliance by outsourcing your payroll to AG Associates. With their…