30 June 2011 Issue 16 - Volume 12 CEMETERY SERVICES & MAINTENANCE
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landlord in Boyle, Co. Roscommon is looking to jumpstart a new business, provide employment and save his property from falling into disrepair. The world of business is all about seizing the opportunity. In that case a massive opportunity has just arisen in the town of Boyle where landlord Gerard Kelly has offered a property of his rent-free for one year. Simultaneously figures published by a business website shows that thousands of new businesses have been set up this year, at a rate of nearly 300 a week, despite the recession. The same website shows that 29 new companies were set up in the northwest since June 21. The amazing offer is being made as a result of the poor state of business in Boyle. One of the highest hurdles a new business has to clear is being able to afford rent in the first few years, so anyone that takes up the offer in Boyle will have a massive advantage in these trying times. Mr. Kelly reckons that if he can help a new business get off the ground it will help the town and perhaps create a few jobs. “It’s better than having yet another shop closed up.” This sentiment is echoed by the Boyle Chamber of Commerce who would
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Also, as The Northwest Express has reported in the past people continue to establish businesses despite the recession, unemployment, taxes, rates and budget cuts. Continued on page 2
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