Don't be an #AprilFool! Be prepared. Back up your files...

30% of people never backup
113 phones lost or stolen every minute
29% of disasters are caused by accident
1 in 10 computers infected with viruses each month 4

Losing your files is way more common than you’d think. Ever lost your phone, camera or tablet? That counts. Your stuff could have been saved with a backup. See more here...http://ow.ly/108ohW

Do you know what your customers or the media are saying about your business online? Google Alerts are a great way of monitoring the web for mentions of your brand, company or products. You get alerts via email direct to your inbox. It’s a free tool and easy to sign-up and add alerts. This video tutorial from Inc60 is worth a look!
http://inc60.com/how-to-videos-for-business/monitor-people-saying-business-online/

Very interesting to see where Ireland features on this list.....and what they say about locating outside Dublin.....

Anyone anything to add to this discussion?

http://www.inc.com/aj-agrawal/the-best-countries-to-start-a-business-and-why.html

Are you a business owner? Here are 5 tactics to relieve startup anxiety..... sound, practical advice no matter what sector you're working in! http://www.inc.com/brian-oconnor/relieving-startup-anxiety-5-tactics.html

Calling Female Entrepreneurs!
Closing date for call for applications for the Competitive Start Fund for Female Entrepreneurs is today (Tuesday 22nd March) at 3pm.
This fund is open to start-ups with technology at the heart of the innovation engaged in manufacturing or internationally traded services.
In addition to an investment of €50k for a 10% equity stake, and €5,000 from NDRC for 1% equity, successful applicants will participate on the NDRC Female Founders accelerator programme for technology start-ups, which is targeted at women who have deep knowledge of their relevant industry or who have potentially disruptive ideas for new technology focused businesses.
For more information see: http://ow.ly/ZNroR

The deadline for applications for the first phase of #NewFrontiers is this Friday the 18th of March.....

This programme gives you time to develop your business idea while removing the pressures of earning a salary, paying for office space and business mentoring. It also provides a structured start-up process, networking opportunities with potential investors & other entrepreneurs and free GMIT & Enterprise Ireland business expertise for the best projects...

#NewFrontiers has an 80% success rate.... Closing date if March 18th ....

For more information see: http://www.gmit.ie/new-frontiers

The "Internet of Things" (IOT) presents opportunities to businesses in all industry sectors - it can be used as a new way to solve existing problems. New businesses will develop using this technology - find out more at the New Frontiers "Internet of Things Summit this Friday in Galway, Ireland

https://youtu.be/D1IMyhFDXsQ

Calling Entrepreneurs! The "Internet of Things" presents lots of opportunities for new businesses and new business applications. If you're still not sure what "The Internet of Things" is....check out this podcast by Inc60 where Mark Bannon (VT Networks), Brian Cahill (@Mallow Systems Innovation Centre) and Peter Corcoran – all experts in this field explain what it is and how businesses can use it! The three are all speakers at the Internet of Things Summit taking place in Galway on the 26th of February. http://ow.ly/Yw0um