Meet the Ignite NI Accelerator 2020 Teams
Earlier this month we welcomed 10 new companies to Ormeau Baths as Ignite NI kickstarted their 2020 accelerator. The intensive three-month accelerator supports new companies in attracting investment and scaling their business. As part of the programme based in Ormeau Baths, companies receive a £23,000 Convertible Loan Note along with nine months of co-working space […]
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Essential Tips for Working From Home
Ormeau Baths Resident and freelance writer, Niamh Crawford-Walker shares her insights and tips for working from home. This week I welcomed two new colleagues to my office. Not because I’ve hit the big bucks and been able to hire employees but because of the work from home, social distancing and self-isolation guidelines issued in response […]
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What’s On: March 2020
Our event spaces come alive each month with a variety of workshops, meet-ups and events hosted by a wide range of businesses. To find out more about any of the events listed below simply follow the link where you can register for tickets. Keep this post bookmarked and check back for event updates at Ormeau […]
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Resident in Focus: Erin Cooke, NI Account Executive, Warwick Event Services at
We caught up with resident, Erin to find out more about her role with Warwick Events Services, her goals for 2020 and the biggest lessons she’s learned while working remotely. Name & role: Erin Cooke, NI Account Executive at Warwick Event Services Company elevator pitch: My company specialises in Audio Visual & Technical services, Exhibition […]
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Productivity Tools: The Hidden Gems
As a freelancer or entrepreneur, your most important resource is your time which makes mastering time management and optimal productivity critical to success. Most of us have a few sneaky productivity hacks tucked away up our sleeves. There’s something about finding that perfect productivity tool – no matter how big or small – that adds […]
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3 Tips To Help Settle Into Your New Co-Working Space
So you’ve just made the leap to step out of your home office and join a co-working space – congrats. We may be a little biased but we think you’re about to have the time of your entrepreneurial life. To make sure that you do, here are our top tips to make the most of […]
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What’s On: February 2020
Our event spaces come alive each month with a variety of workshops, meet-ups and events hosted by a wide range of businesses. To find out more about any of the events listed below simply follow the link where you can register for tickets. Keep this post bookmarked and check back for event updates at Ormeau […]
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Resident in Focus: Paul Wilsdon, Co-founder of Overwatch
Innovative software company, Overwatch first joined Ormeau Baths as part of the Propel 2018 pre-accelerator. Since then they’ve continued to grow their business and recently closed their investment round as part of their mission to further expand their product offering and company reach. We caught up with co-founder, Paul Wilsdon to find out more about […]
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How To Stay Motivated With Your Business Goals For 2020
Finally, the end is in sight for January blues. But with the novelty of the shiny new year starting to wear off, it’s easy and certainly tempting to let those promising, determined goals you set for 2020 slip away. Before you know it another year has passed and you’ve not made the progress you’d hoped […]
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Meet The Propel 2020 Teams
Starting 2020 with a bang, we welcomed 21 new companies to Ormeau Baths this week as Ignite NI kicked off their Propel 2020 pre-accelerator. This time around we’re joined by a wide variety of Northern Ireland based start-ups covering industries such as MedTech, AgriTech, wearables and education who will launch and grow their businesses during […]
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3 Tips For Switching Off and Enjoying Christmas When You’re Self-Employed
The New Year, new you notion is fast approaching and with it, goals of stepping into 2020 refreshed, energised and reinvigorated are hot on our heels. The irony is, however, that to reach that point of successful hustle and drive, first of all, we’ve got to take a step back and take time to enjoy […]
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How to Support Small Businesses This Christmas
When you buy from small businesses at Christmas, several things happen: You keep more money in your local economy You celebrate the importance of your community You support local jobs You encourage community You benefit from access to their expertise You invest in entrepreneurship And last but by no means least… When you buy from […]
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What’s On: December 2019
Our event spaces come alive each month with a variety of workshops, meet-ups and events hosted by a wide range of businesses. To find out more about any of the events listed below simply follow the link where you can register for tickets. Keep this post bookmarked and check back for event updates at Ormeau […]
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Admin in Focus: Jenna Parker, Community Assistant at Ormeau Baths
This month the Ormeau Baths family grew by one wonderful new member, Jenna Parker who has joined the team as Community Assistant, here to help our residents with everything and anything they need during their time at Ormeau Baths from booking meeting rooms, making them feel welcome and ensuring they’re happy in their working space […]
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5 Business Books That Changed The Game For Our Residents
A major benefit of being part of a co-working community is the breadth of knowledge and experience to be shared and borrowed from those around you. For every problem that you encounter, chances are those around you have either been there before or have come across a resource that will help you through it. Books […]
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