In the past businesses have looked to banks and investors to fund their new projects. However, as both have buckled under the pressure of the recession more creative companies are turning to crowdfunding. This option has emerged as a strong contender for gaining…

Out of hours – Nikki Heywood
Name: Nikki Heywood, Regional Development Manager, Northern Ireland Organisation: Specsavers Golf course, gym or a cuppa? I am a huge running enthusiast…

Gareth McMullan – Happy Feet Foot Clinic
Name: Gareth Mcmullan Organisation name: Happy Feet Foot Clinic, Dungannon Job title: Podiatrist

All in a day’s work – Neil Harrison
Name: Neil Harrison Job title: Photographer Organisation: Neil Harrison Photography 6.00am - My career is not a standard 9 to 5 affair! I work random hours throughout the week, sometimes working 7 days, sometimes working less.

No risk? No reward – Adam Ewart
SendmyBag, the online door-to-door baggage delivery service, recently announced the creation of 12 new jobs at its main office in Bangor. These new jobs also come ahead of a planned expansion to the US in the early part of 2014. I spoke to CEO, Adam Ewart,…