The Weekly Roundup January 24 - 28

News from the Network

This week on the Roundup: Bazooka infusions, thought leadership, IPBN member discounts, remote working reports, leveling up, videos and webinars, employment opportunities, media coverage, and more!

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IPBN member Forcera asked, "Are you ready to take your business to the next level?" Forcera helps its partners formulate a premium data strategy aligned with their vision and needs. They x-ray in-place systems and design new digital workflows to optimize operations, whether by reducing time-wasting, accelerating internal processes, or generating strategic insights.

IPBN member Rachael Milne from Aspira says that in the company's latest blog, Pat Lucey explores how and why they engage with certain types of Thought Leadership saying, "Do we want ideas that challenge and confront our existing notions, or do we want to read a comforting and reassuring analysis that confirms our view?"

IPBN member Göran Engberg posted about the art of decision-making. Both in your business and in your private life you need to make decisions and, as you know, not all decisions are positive, but it needs to be done. Then if you make a decision, it’s very common that you postpone the execution, which is very important. Engberg invites you to download this free pdf and learn about decision-making to thrive in the future.

IPBN partner Aicep Portugal Global posted that PRR is the biggest tender for companies and it opens next week. On offer are 930 million euros of European 'bazooka' for the country to export more innovative products. There are 64 consortia – including large national companies – in the running. (Article in PT) Find out more about it here!

IPBN member Yunit Consulting gave a special Yunit Talk last Friday, January 21 entitled “How to make tax benefits a critical lever for R&D." The webinar is in Portuguese, and you can access it here!

IPBN member Otonomee says that as the country prepares to re-open, Company Leaders need to be aware that the COVID-19 pandemic has prompted Employees to reflect on Life and Purpose. Organizations spend considerable resources on Corporate Values and Mission Statements but what employees seek is a sense of purpose.

IPBN member Lazer wonders if you have heard about their wireless AirFibre solution. This specialized technology allows them to bring Internet speeds up to 100 Mbps to rural areas of the Algarve! In this short video, you'll find out how AirFibre works, and in which locations it currently is available!

IPBN member GRID Finance's funding solution is not just flexible but fast and repeatable! It’s the best part of what they do with most customers using their GRID facility at least twice a year. Visit their website here to find out more.

IPBN partner Luis Reis at aicep Portugal Global Ireland says that Portugal is among the five European countries with the greatest capacity to attract investment in the logistics sector, just behind France, Germany, Spain, and Italy. The conclusion in the report “European Real Estate Logistics Census”, by Savills can be found here.

Dan Henderson, Partner at IPBN member Blevins Franks outlines the strategic financial planning for 2022 to meet your needs and protect your family’s long-term financial security in Portugal.

IPBN member Bridge IN says remote work has never seen such hype. It's been almost two years since the worldwide remote experiment began, and some of the pros and cons of such an arrangement have become clearer. Here is the good, the bad, and the ugly of remote work. For further insights, you can read what the IPBN has to say about working remotely here.

IPBN member Marian Purcell from Algarve Atlantic Properties posted the 11 best hotels for a beach vacation in Portugal. I think we can all agree that everyone needs a holiday in 2022! This might be just the place to start planning.

IPBN member Salmon Software Ltd. says that it seems that the 2021 UK Budget enables companies to reduce the cost of R&D. As it indicates, the cost of plant and machinery can be deductible. This includes Treasury Management Systems. Therefore, great news for any business considering an implementation of a TMS. Ritchie Fisher, Salmon's Treasury Consultant explains why this is one of the key takeaways from the Budget.

IPBN member KRA Renewables asks if you have had a look at SEAI's Energy In Ireland 2021 Report profiling the trends in energy use and CO2 emissions for 2020. According to their research, energy from renewable sources grew by 8.9% in 2020.

IPBN member Hilton Vilamoura is delighted to announce that they have extended their special offer to all IPBN members, offering a 10% discount on F&B outlets and Kids Club! Check the flyer here for all the details. This offer is valid for the whole year of 2022 and only if you are an IPBN member. Pre-booking is always required since facilities openings are subject to changes throughout the months & in light of Covid/Health Authorities regulation continuous updates. Members should always reference Ireland Portugal Business Network (IPBN) upon booking.

IPBN partner Essential Business, as a follow-up development to the IPBN's Blue Economy conference in September last year, posted that the venture capital fund Indico Blue Fund, aimed at exporting SMEs, has €36 million to invest in the Portuguese emerging Blue Economy.

IPBN member Carole Smith posted a clip from an interview this week with Linda Jones of the Travel Boutique and Paul Hackett, President of the Irish Travel Agents Association (ITAA) discussing travel demand now in Ireland.

IPBN member Craftable Software is growing their tech team with more than 10 open positions across Product, Software engineering, and Quality Assurance.

IPBN member The Portugal News published the IPBN's webinar "Relocating to the Algarve in a Post Covid World: Experts in Tourism and Immigration in the Algarve Trade Tips." Our webinar got some great coverage in the Portuguese media, including this article in Essential Business.

IPBN member Aspire Technology says that open RAN is the next big thing you should consider for 2022 if you are in Telecom industry. Want to know more about it? Check Aspire's newest article published in Light Reading portal!

IPBN member Overcast HQ says that video production that uses AI to transcribe audio to text is a game-changer.

IPBN member Emma Olohan says that with events, conferences, awards athletics events, races, and health expos back on, she looks forward to hearing from brands and exhibitors who plan to re-engage with their consumer markets again in 2022. Get in touch.

IPBN member Ombria Resort is happy to report that approximately 60% of the units have already been sold. If you haven’t visited their Viceroy Residences Show Apartment, book a virtual tour or contact the resort to schedule an on-site inspection visit.

IPBN member Ventura design wants to turn your dreams into reality. Whether you are reimagining one room or entire home, selecting a product, or if you simply have a question, they are there to help!

IPBN member Quinta do Lago is recruiting candidates for the position of Property Management Assistant. See more opportunities including this one on the IPBN Job Board here.

IPBN Member AMCS Group is continuing to expand at a rapid pace in 2022 and welcomed 30 new joiners to their global teams this month. Take some time to have a look at over 100 exciting opportunities available at AMCS Group right now.

Lastly, at 7pm on Tuesday, February 1, Krystyna Rawicz, Managing Director of KRA Visionary Project Partners and Finnbar Howell of KRA Renewables will hold an online meeting of the Apartment Owners Network about their latest news for apartments on Energy efficiency measures as a first focus: Renewable energy sources, electric vehicle charging, sustainability and sinking funds, and biodiversity.

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