Good News Thursday - 6th May

The celebrations of Leinster beating Munster have put a dint in my gathering of good news stories this Thursday. Or perhaps it’s the weather - we are all waiting for the winter winds to end and let the sunshine through…maybe this weekend?

So good news stories a bit thin on the ground this week & so I’ll be looking for double next week.

1. Recruitment is still alive and well with SMEs….

I’m delighted to be able to fill this section week after week since Good News Thursday (GNT) started. My good friend, colleague and client Paycheck Plus is hiring. Two new positions have been created - they are looking for a Business Development Officer and an Office Manager with Payroll Bureau Experience. In today’s economy, it’s fantastic to hear the growth story of Paycheck Plus. They have recently expanded their premises to make room for the new members of staff and the growing files of clients they continue to get.

If anyone is interested in finding out more information about the Payroll Outsource Assistant, please contact Anne Reilly on 041 98 81744, email enquiries@paycheckplus.ie and visit www.paycheckplus.ie/careers

2. Some-one listened to my marketing talk last week…

Bru, one of Drogheda’s finest eateries and best cocktail bar in town has begun a customer engagement programme. Well, that’s what they told me but I think it’s down to Colm Devine’s love of golf. They have put a temporary putting green into the restaurant (with a separate one for the kiddies) and will run a fun competition from today. (Now Colm can work and play at the same time!)

So if anyone is around Drogheda or Baltray as the Irish Open comes to town, roll up your sleeves and practice your putting while having a little drink or lunch/dinner.

3. Dublin voted Europe’s friendliest city

In a little digression from our SME good news, we’ll stay with Irish good news, thanks to Graham O’Rourke who spotted it for us.  In a poll by Trip Advisor, Dublin was voted Europe’s friendliest city…so well done all you friendly Dublin residents.

London was named as the dirtiest city and the most expensive although it was number one for free attractions and public parks. (Is Dublin getting cheaper?!) Copenhagen was rated the cleanest city, while Edinburgh was named one of Europe’s most underrated destinations.

4. Achievements/Twitter News

@claireboyles - a good news story for next week me thinks but she is bringing experts together to collaborate on a new project idea.

@miriamahern - Launched DCEB LINK! Start-up Business Network Member2Member Discount Directory.

@ezinearticles - over 64 members have completed the challenge - 100 articles in 100 days

****Ends until next week. Keep those stories coming***