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Quinn holds forth on the path to success
Seán Quinn was among friends when he spoke yesterday morning at a business conference in his own hotel, the Slieve Russell in Co Cavan. Ten years since he last spoke at a public meeting, the tycoon drew a crowd of more than 400 to hear his reflections on life, business and innovation. p
Glanbia's pretax profits topped €74m last year
Profits at listed food and agribusiness group Glanbia topped €74 million in 2006, the group reported yesterday. p
Boundary Capital bids for 'Buy&Sell'
Boundary Capital, a corporate investment group led by Niall McFadden and Kealan Lennon, has tabled a bid to acquire Buy&Sell, the Irish classified newspaper title being sold by Associated Newspapers of the UK. p
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Tycoon seeks new opportunities for investment in India
Billionaire tycoon Seán Quinn has embarked on efforts to develop a portfolio of investments in India. His growing interest in that market is in addition to his examination of investments in Russia and other states in the former Communist bloc, where he has a team of 40 examining investment opportunities. pAn Post revenues rise to €820m but profit dips
Revenues at An Post rose by 9 per cent last year to €820 million, according to figures supplied recently by the State company to the Department of Communications, Marine and Natural Resources. pConrad Black's former aides set to testify against him
Former press baron Conrad Black has suffered two setbacks in his ongoing legal battle in the US. pGovernment pledge to cutbusiness red tape by 25%
The Government has pledged to meet the EU target to cut by 25 per cent the administrative burden on business over the next five years. pFood giant hungry for overseas growth
Glanbia is looking beyond a tightening Irish market for growth. In 2006, it increased pretax profits by 8 per cent to €74.4 million and chairman Michael Walsh told reporters yesterday that 40 per cent of profits come from its international business. pInnovation key to job retention - McCreevy
The EU's internal market commissioner, Charlie McCreevy, has said that recent job losses at US companies in Ireland highlight the need to constantly review competitiveness and inward investment strategies. pNew rules to provide support for start-up investments
State development agency Enterprise Ireland has said it will provide support to banks and other financial advisers whose clients wish to diversify their portfolio by investing in Irish start-up firms. pJohnston Press ad revenue rises by 13%
British regional media group Johnston Press said advertising revenue at its Irish newspaper titles was up by 13 per cent in the first nine weeks of this year. pTonnage rises at Foynes port firm
Shannon Foynes Port Company, Ireland's second-largest port company and its largest bulk cargo handler, has reported record tonnages at its main ports, Foynes and Shannon. pOyster Group's turnover rises 76% to €60m on mobile operations
Oyster Group, which comprises the business activities of Dublin-based telecoms-to-property entrepreneur Emmet Memery, increased turnover in 2006 by 76 per cent to €60 million. pIncreased competition puts insurers under pressure
Analysis: If yesterday's share price was anything to go by, investors were not impressed with FBD's results - the shares fell 2.2 per cent in what was overall a positive market, writes Claire Shoesmith . pDragon Oil sees increase of 41% in pretax profits
Dragon Oil recorded a 41 per cent increase in pretax profits last year, boosted by higher oil production and rising commodity prices. pFalling premiums hit profit at FBD
Operating profit at insurance group FBD declined last year as increased competition and falling premiums put pressure on its underwriting business. pTDG workers may strike over pay
Siptu's members at TDG Ireland, which handles about 15 per cent of the distribution activities for the Londis chain of convenience stores, are planning to take industrial action next week in a dispute over pay. pCompanies to get low-down on what's patently yours
Media and Marketing/Michael Cullen: Irish companies are increasingly "flying blind" about the legal aspects surrounding copyright and trademark ownership but where protection is overlooked and infringements are proven, the costs for those found guilty may prove severe, a spokesman for the Copyright Association of Ireland (CAI) has warned. pInShort
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