DR. O'NEILL IS RESEARCH FELLOW at the Northern Ireland Small Business Institute, University of Ulser at jordanstown
The Northern Ireland Small Business Institute (NISBI) recently conducted a survey anmongst post-start-up businesses in ordei to determine the demand for modular training pr-oganramnes. This survey 7as prompted by the 8substantial number of businessmen who are wvilli'rig but unable to attend longei progrinnmres due to time constrairnts and a desire to expand services to the small busines community.
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