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Hardware
SEPTEMBER/OCTOBER 2013
JOURNAL
THE VOICE OF THE IRISH HARDWARE INDUSTRY HAI Budget Submission The results of the recent nationwide industry survey carried out on behalf of HAI has provided critical insights into the state of the sector, and helped set priorities in the framing of the HAI Budget submission.
Joe Harlin Apart from GAA refereeing and administration, did you know that Joe Harlin once was a lab technician, and rubbed shoulders with Tariq Bin Laden (yes, Osama’s half-brother!)? Facebook Made Simple Facebook is the big one when it comes to social media. It may seem daunting to set up a business profile but it is really very simple. Carbon Tax Implications Coming in to the heating season merchants traditionally look forward to a significant sales boost, but the Solid Fuel Carbon Tax has dented that optimism.
HAI industry survey findings to feature in Budget submission
Profit is the Target Luke Dolan, in a sort of gamekeeper turned poacher role since leaving B&Q, suggests 10 simple-to-execute practical things to do right now to drive business.