Article from the Sunday Tribune

Business as usual McHugh and Associates provide business consultancy with true 21st Century flair Strong business means strong operations. Although this truth applies to all business, from the largest construction firm to the smallest retail outlet, some companies continue to allow their efficiency to dwindle. Fact is, most small to medium-sized businesses simply don’t have the time to oil the cogs and wheels of day-to-day operations. Outsourced advice and help is often the only answer: choose your consultant well and your bottom line will be favourably assisted. Annmarie McHugh and Associates are an advisable first port of call. This consultancy service is not only savvy in bolstering supply chains, manufacturing systems, and quality management, but it is also experienced in health and safety in the workplace, HACCP and hygiene. McHugh also creates IT presentations and has a proven track record in sculpting economical websites. McHugh’s specialised work raises the bar for consultants across Ireland. Annmarie helps timber frame organisations nationwide attain their NSAI Timber Frame Manufacturer’s Quality Approval Accreditation. In helping the NSAI and FAS develop a training and accreditation system for timber frame site erectors, her duties extend to education. An upcoming three-day course, teaching managers all they need know about employee legislation and employers’ legal Health and Safety requirements, will be of interest to small and medium sized enterprises. Supported by FAS, this course runs 9am to 4.30pm, Thursday 11th November and Thursday 25th November in Castleblayney Enterprise Centre, Co. Monaghan. Toward the end of this programme, a consultant will visit your premises and asses your business; the €990 cost (of which FAS will refund 60%) includes lunch and refreshments. To book a place, contact Joanna on 087-2615656 or Annmarie, 087-6184338. McHugh is a one-stop consultancy shop with both experience and accreditation, and whether you choose to avail of its training or advice, dipping into its services can only help your business. By Pavel Barter