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Francess McDonnell

Francess McDonnell

Francess McDonnell is a business columnist with The Irish Times.

US president Barack Obama in Belfast this week. Photograph: Paul Faith/Getty Images
Obama shows NI is open for business

Business hopes US president’s stirring words will echo wide and far

Bombardier’s Global 6000, in which Bombardier Belfast plays a key production role, will be on display at the Paris Air Show this week
Northern Ireland engineering set for take-off at Paris Air Show

Sixteen companies from North taking part in show

The Lough Erne resort selected to host the G8 summit. The summit will deliver an immediate short-term boost to the local economy.
G8 talks ideal opportunity to get investors on board

North needs to improve when it comes to wooing potential investors

Tim Smit: advocates a different approach
Tim Smit reveals cornerstones of his approach to life

Founder of the Eden Foundation tells forum of his rock ’n’ roll approach to life

Chocolate may be what some entrepreneurs like to turn to when they are having a bad day but for Josephine Fairley it has proved to be an experience of a lifetime – and one she does not mind sharing.
Entrepreneur ‘risked it’ for sweet success

Green & Black’s founder urges women to support each other in business

First Minister Peter Robinson serves food to members of the public at the Ulster Pork and Bacon Forum during the Balmoral Show.Photograph: Kelvin Boyes/Press Eye
Belfast Briefing: Capitalising on North’s rich heritage in the agri-food sector

Balmoral Show throws spotlight on artisan food producers

Aidan Gough of InterTradeIreland: “It is a worrying trend that companies, especially small- to medium-sized enterprises are having to wait so long to be paid.” Photograph: Alan Betson
Over 50% of firms waiting more than three months to get paid

Cash flow and costs the issues currently worrying business, says InterTradeIreland

Across Europe there is a major debate going on about energy prices, and the Irish presidency of the Council of the European Union is fundamentally helping to shape that debate.
Benefits of energy co-operation obvious

Belfast Briefing: Cross-Border links pave the way to pooling European energy markets

Mark Ennis of Invest NI: “What is particularly pleasing is that within these results is a strong set of achievements by local businesses.” Photograph: Cyril Byrne
Invest NI created 7,400 jobs since 2012

Posts created in this financial year expected to deliver £111m salary boost to economy

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