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Goreylinks launches updated Business Directory for Gorey

admin — Wed, 24 Mar 2010 11:23:06 +0000

GoreyLinks have launched an updated version of their Local Online Business Directory for Gorey, Co. Wexford, Ireland. The new site looks great and has a very effective and easy to use Search Facility. A quick check on Google will show that a search for anything related to Gorey will have GoreyLinks as the first or second entry.

Also check out Do Local Online Business Directories Deliver Value for Money

Is Twitter really THAT popular? And who uses Twitter anyway?

admin — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:03:48 +0000

Ever since Senator Dan Boyle forced Willie O’Dee’s resignation with Twitter, the Irish business community have suddenly started to take note. Nearly every day I get asked “What is this Twitter thing? And who’s using it?“

Well the 10 billionth entry (commonly referred to as a Tweet) recently went up on Twitter. Below is a graph showing the dramatic rise in the use of Twitter. Note how high Ireland is on the list of regions.

So now we know that Twitter is popular, who uses Twitter? Well you would be suprised to know that most Twitter users are over 30. That’s the age profile of most of the business owners in Ireland.

While Facebook and Bebo are favoured by the younger age group, the business community has adopted Twitter.

So now that you know that you should be using Twitter, where do you start. Here is a simple guide from Adrian Wreckler on how to start using Twitter.

Twitter for Beginners

Now that you are up and running with Twitter, check out some Businesses in Gorey and North Wexford who are on Twitter.

BNI Gorey Chapter, BNI Falcon actively looking for New Members

admin — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:18:36 +0000

I attended the weekly meeting of the BNI Gorey Chapter, BNI Falcon (substituting for Dave Jordan, Cada Media, Web Designers). While the Gorey chapter is relative small they are very active and I was pleasantly surprised at the range and quality of Business Services offered by the members. If you are a business in the North Wexford area and are interested in a Business Networking Group that will help you grow your business then you could do a lot worse than getting involved with the BNI Gorey Chapter.

They can be found on Twitter at http://twitter.com/bnifalcon, send them a Direct Message if you want to find out more.

Gorey Chamber Monthly Networking Lunch, Tues 9th Feb @ 1pm, Joanne’s on the Main St.

admin — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 09:01:12 +0000

These monthly networking lunches are well worth going to and are a great way to meet fellow Business Owners in Gorey and North Wexford

Dishwashers, Laptops & Netbooks

admin — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:02:14 +0000

The dishwasher finally put up the white flag and after a sustained and relentless attack from three teenagers, finally surrendered after 10 years. While in Gorey shopping for a replacement I came across some fantastic deals for Laptops and Netbooks in Dominic Smith Electrical. Not that I wasn’t enthusiastic about the the new dishwasher, and lets face it, it costs a hell of a lot more than a Netbook Computer, it’s just that height adjustable trays don’t quite do it for me!

What is the difference between a Laptop, a Notebook and a Netbook Computer?

admin — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 20:36:16 +0000

As we get closer to Christmas and people are looking at buying computers as presents, we are being asked this question a lot. To a certain extent it’s like asking “What is the difference between a Jeep, an SUV and a People Carrier?”, there are a lot of similarities and crossover but each is really designed for a different purpose.

Well it’s the same when it comes to portable computers. Originally Notebook computers were the first slim computers to come on the market and were designed to have all the same features as the equivalent desktop computer. As a consequence the used to be very expensive (twice the price of an equivalent desktop). Then the next generation of of portable computers came out that were smaller and lighter and because they could be used anywhere, they were called Laptops. These days people use the term Notebook and Laptop interchangeably. If someone uses the term Notebook or Laptop, they mean a slimline portable PC with a screen between 14″ and 17″ and similar processors, memory, hard disks and DVD drives that you would find in a desktop computer. Currently there is very little difference in price between Laptops and desktops, so you would really be crazy to buy a Desktop when a Laptop has all the same features and gives much greater flexibility.

With the greater penetration or broadband in the last couple of years and the increase in the use of social networking like MySpace, Facebook and Bebo, the computer manufacturers recognised that there was a market for a less powerful PC that would be primarily used to access the Internet and for personal use. As a consequence this type of PC did not need all the bells and whistles, but did need to be very portable. Enter the Netbook PC. Netbooks tend to have less powerful processors, less memory, smaller hard disks and no DVD drives. The also tend to be smaller, usually 10″ or 11″ displays and as a result Netbooks are cheaper than Laptops.

So if you want a powerful, flexible PC with all the features then buy a Laptop. If on the other hand you really just want a PC to access the Internet and do the odd bit of Word Processing and Spreadsheet then buy a Netbook, they will be much more portable and also cheaper.

Business Advice Evening

admin — Wed, 11 Nov 2009 09:56:32 +0000

I attended a Business Advice Evening yesterday in the Ashdown Park Hotel run by Bank of Ireland Gorey, Gorey Chamber of Commerce and Wexford County Enterprise Board. It featured speakers from the SFA, Islandbridge, Action Coach and Bank of Ireland’s Enterprise Builder. Each speaker spoke for ten minutes and concentrated on giving simple, practical advice that could be easily implemented by any business.

Well done to all concerned, great content, great format and plenty of networking opportunities.