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Peter Donaghy established Datanets in June 2000. Based in Strabane, Datanets supply IT solutions to both the business and home user, including implementing large systems in the public and private sectors, from small office based network (Local Area Network, LAN) connected through dedicated cabling through to installing large Wide Area Networks. (WAN) situated in different geographical locations using dedicated lines (ISDN, Leased Line, Optic Cabling, etc.) together with the latest wireless Bluetooth technology where appropriate. 1.
Why did you start your own business? 2.
What do you like best about being your own boss? 3.
What do you dislike most about working for yourself? 4.
Name three things you would do differently if you were starting
again?
Michael is 21 years old and one of Northern Ireland's youngest oil barons! With previous experience working for Pattersons, he began exploring the opportunity of starting his own business with Omagh Enterprise Company. He opened in May 2000 and now successfully retails home heating oil, agriculture diesel, oil tanks and lubricants. Based on the Derry Road in Omagh, the forecourt also has a carwash and valeting service along with petrol and diesel pumps. Recently Michael opened premises in Clady in an attempt to capture the market in Derry, Strabane, and Donegal. With total staff numbering 7 he continues to grow all aspects of his business and projects turnover of £1.2 million for the year 2001. 1.
Why did you start your own business? 2.
What do you like best about being your own boss? 3.
What do you dislike most about working for yourself? 4.
Name three things you would do differently if you were starting
again?
Christine established Reflections in March 2000 and has since built a strong customer base both north and south. She supplies a range of framed prints and mirrors to retail outlets throughout Ireland. The business employs 2 full time members of staff with a total of 16 years framing experience between them. The business is located in Derrylin, Co Fermanagh, which provides ideal access to our closest export market. Christine also works closely with a number of interior designers and has supplied framed artwork for a number of developments in Dublin. The business has just completed its first trade show in Dublin, which resulted in the business gaining new customers, and a number of new contacts both north and south. 1.
Why did you start your own business? 2.
What do you like best about being your own boss? 3.
What do you dislike most about working for yourself? 4.
Name three things you would do differently if you were starting
again?
James Hegarty opened "Premiere Movies" in February 1998 in Railway Street in Strabane. Having gained experience working in video hire and retail James felt he had a good understanding of what customers wanted and felt he could supply it. 1.
Why did you start your own business? 2.
What do you like best about being your own boss? 3.
What do you dislike most about working for yourself? 4.
Name three things you would do differently if you were starting
again?
Adrian was a skilled stonemason from an early age, learning the trade from his father in the family business, McGovern Memorials. Today both father and son manage the business together from their premises just outside Dromore. Adrian's sculpturing skills mean that he is regarded as one of the best in the trade, but his involvement in the management of the business, led to his position as a finalist in the 1998 Shell Livewire NI Entrepreneur of the Year Awards. The company is based on the guarantees of quality designs and products while maintaining impeccable customer service. In addition to supplying all types of granite, limestone and marble, the company has two specialist fields of work - the supply and erection of headstone memorials, grave surrounds and renovation work, and the letter engraving and restoration of stone memorials. An interest in Celtic design is evident in much of their work and one of their most outstanding undertakings was the design and crafting of a large sandstone cross, to be mounted in Fermanagh's Knockninny Parish as part of their Millenium Project. 1.
Why did you start your own busienss? 2.
What do you like best about being your own boss? 3.
What do you dislike most about working for yourself? 4.
Name three things you would do differently if you were starting
again?
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