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An Investigation Into The Management Of Branding In Irish Artisan Food Businesses, Daniel David Hickey
An Investigation Into The Management Of Branding In Irish Artisan Food Businesses, Daniel David Hickey
Theses
A consumer’s lifestyle is busier now then in the past and is moving towards products that reduce preparation and cooking times (Bia, 2015). The demand for value added convenience products has created opportunity for the Artisan food sector. This has lead to the expansion of food Small Medium Enterprises (SME’s) in Ireland. There were 235 specialty food producers in Ireland in 2018, a 2.7% increase on the previous year. SME’s are growing in popularity among consumers but there is very little research been completed into Irish SME’s. A 2016 study by Kennedy and Wright identified that the area is scant …
Developing A Model Of Post Incubation Support For New And Growing Ventures, Miriam Adair
Developing A Model Of Post Incubation Support For New And Growing Ventures, Miriam Adair
Theses
Business incubators offer physical and virtual services for their new and growing start up clients. In Ireland, once companies exit an incubator, they do not have access to services similar to an incubator. In other countries there are post incubation services available.
There is a limited literature on post incubation in Ireland, however there is literature focusing on different programmes available to companies once they have left an incubator.
This thesis explores the post incubation support needs of new' and growing ventures.
Specifically, the research focused on three primary objectives:
1. To gain a deeper understanding of the specific needs …
The Economic Value Of A Place-Based Resource For Regional Development, Aisling Conwaylenihan, Helen Mcguirk
The Economic Value Of A Place-Based Resource For Regional Development, Aisling Conwaylenihan, Helen Mcguirk
Irish Business Journal
Regional economic development has long been acknowledged as an important objective of government policy. Natural resources are also recognised as drivers of economic development. However, the importance of place-based resources such as peripheral coastlines and Harbour areas are less understood. This research provides insights into an industry based on its region’s natural resource and the value it generates for sustainable economic development. Using the world’s second largest natural Harbour region, the current research measures the economic activities associated with the Marine Leisure Industry in Cork Harbour, and estimates the economic impact on the local economy. The research establishes a multiplier …