Business Spotlight

ADVERTORIAL: Sandra's Nursery Corner: Shop local to avoid online delivery headaches

WE all know how difficult it is to order items online to be delivered to the North, so why not shop local instead for all your baby needs.

SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Beautiful bespoke beds at Goldsmith Furniture Ltd

LOCATED in the busy Hillview Retail Park, Goldsmith Furniture Ltd opened their North Belfast showroom last October following a previous stint of four years in Carryduff in South Belfast. The company specialises in custom-made luxury bespoke beds and are VAT Registered  and designed with B2B trade in mind. Goldsmith Furniture has been run by the same family for three generations and current owner, Sam Mohuyddin is proud to provide you the finest products since we are known for high-end quality and outstanding customer service. "We are unique because we manufacture all our bed frames from scratch to any colour, fabric, customisation even to the height of the headboards," he said. “We specialise in handcrafted bespoke bed frames at affordable prices. Our beds come in a variety of styles and sizes with unrivalled quality you will forever treasure. "We pride ourselves in our quality of service and offer free delivery throughout Northern Ireland within seven days. "We also supply shops and retail with our manufactured beds and our showroom is open to the public. "Our handcrafted beds come in a variety of styles and sizes; all products are made of high-quality materials and are built to last. We are the only company in Northern Ireland that can build and deliver a bespoke bed in 3-5 business days. "All our bespoke bed frames come with 12 months manufacturing defect warranty and free shipping across the island of Ireland possible within 3-5 business days. "We are quickly becoming one of the UK’s leading suppliers of contract bed and mattress suppliers on the island of Ireland.  "We have an excellent reputation and have secured contracts with a number of large hotel chains and commercial estate agents. "Our customer service team can assist you on any questions or concerns you have."For a full bed and mattress range and to download a brochure, visit their website at www.goldsmithfurniture.com. Goldsmith Furniture Ltd, Unit 2, Hillview Retail Park, 1-7 Hillview Road, Belfast BT14 7BT. Tel: 07455176167      Email: info@gsfireland.com

Honeybee: Wedding prints from start to finish

IN planning a wedding, it’s the little personal touches that make it more special, and local business Honeybee can help add just that with their expert designs and prints.

SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Crown set for grand opening of Saintfield Road store

PAINTING or decorating? Whether you’re a professional or a novice, there’s nowhere better to start than at Crown Decorating Centre on the Saintfield Road in Belfast.

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Your friendly one-stop shop for all mobile repairs

OPENED in 2017 on the Shankill Road, Mobile Zone Belfast has established itself as a one-stop shop for all things mobile phones, laptops and tablets.

SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Belfast firm's new thinking scores all-Ireland success

Belfast-based HR and organisational development company Think People Consulting have scooped a prestigious award for their trailblazing training programme for the Irish Civil Service. 

SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: All you need for school at Northend

WITH school out for summer, the thoughts of many parents now turn to preparing for the new term in September. When it comes to uniforms, the recently opened Northend Schoolwear have you covered. Situated opposite the Water Works on the Antrim Road, Northend Schoolwear stock a wide range of uniforms including Dominican College Fortwilliam, St Malachy’s, Blessed Trinity College, Our Lady of Lourdes Primary School and St Therese of Lisieux Primary School.

WATCH: Bella Vita on Dublin Road has become a Mecca for lovers of Italian cuisine

WITH an extensive menu it is easy to see why Bella Vita won the 2020 TripAdvisor Traveller’s Choice Award.

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Flowers for all occasions from Annie The Florist

FROM Roses to Lilies, Orchids to Forget-me-nots there are flowers for all occasions. For many, they are a way of saying "thank you", "I love you" or even "I’m sorry". While we may have become accustomed to a trip to the local florist when we have been searching for a gift or something to brighten up our home, local florist Annemarie Steele has cut out the overheads of having a store by launching her new business Annie The Florist on social media. 

BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: Thirty year milestone for O’Neill’s Funeral Directors

O’Neill’s Funeral Directors have just marked a milestone of 30 years in business having opened up on the Andersonstown Road in May 1991. The business was started in 1991 by Donna and Laurence O’Neill, the husband and wife team who are now joined by their son Laurence Jnr, who still operate the business today as a true family business. Having outgrown their original facilities on the Andersonstown Road, they moved to their current location at 98 Stewartstown Road in 1996. The team has also expanded over the years, as seen in the photograph above, to the most highly qualified and trained funeral directors/funeral arrangers and embalmers within any funeral business in the country today. The business is certified members of the British Institute of Funeral Directors (BIFD), the British Institute of Embalmers (BIE) and the National Association of Memorial Masons (NAMM). The complete funeral service that the family offer from their funeral home at 98 Stewartstown Road is the most personal and professional service that any grieving family can turn to when they need guidance through the most difficult time in their lives. When a family contact O’Neill’s they know that from the first contact to the day of the funeral that the O’Neill family will ensure any needs or requirements are met and delivered in a personal and sensitive matter. The purpose-built funeral homes' facilities, which have recently had extensive renovations works completed, allows families to be reassured that their loved ones are being given the best care in the most dignified way possible, whether it’s having a private funeral service in their Chapel of Rest or a family wake away from home in their private viewing rooms. Recent expansion within the business has seen O’Neill’s appointed as the funeral directors to act for various government departments across the country for both funeral services and memorial masonry services. An appointment that was only achievable after their services were recognised as the best available which was made possible by the O’Neill family’s decision to constantly invest in their staff, facilities and vehicles. The O’Neill family and staff operate around their motto which is “Our Family Helping Yours” which is important to ensure that every family who require their services receive the same professional service and is overseen by a member of the O’Neill family every time. With 2021 marking this milestone of 30 years in business they look forward to many more milestones like this in the future as the next generations oversee the continuing professional service for years to come. This last 15 months in the business has seen more changes to the funeral service as we knew it than any changes in the previous 15 years but thankfully we are coming out of this Covid-19 pandemic into better days ahead. O'Neill's will continue to follow all appropriate guidelines that are currently applied to ensure the safety of those around them. This milestone would not have been possible without the thousands of families trusting O’Neill’s to help them as they are faced with a bereavement and it is with great honour they will continue to look after any family who contacts them anytime to allow O’Neill’s to assist them. For any more information or general enquires you can contact O’Neill’s 24/7 on 028 90 620099 or visit their website. 

SMALL BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: After tough Covid lockdown, Nemos looks forward to return of customers outdoors

Family-run takeaway and café Nemos will be among food outlets re-opening for outdoor customers from 26 April.

SMALL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Daniel has the edge with new wheel cleaner product

A WEST Belfast businessman has set up a new company with the aim of providing top quality cleaning products.

LOCAL BIZ SPOTLIGHT: Gibson’s Gourmet Café & Takeaway

Gibson’s have it all! Located at 80 Stewartstown Road facing the entrance to Lenadoon Avenue, Gibson's Gourmet Café & Takeaway was established in 2019 and has proved a massive hit with coffee-lovers, even during the lockdown.  Gibson’s is a family-run business. Everything at Gibson’s is cooked fresh daily and all meats are supplied from their very own award-winning butchers next door. Gibson's Butchery & Delicatessen has been in business for over 25 years. This is what makes Gibson’s Gourmet Café & Takeaway so great!  The premises are modern, sparkling clean and the staff are very welcoming. You are guaranteed to have a wonderful experience at Gibson’s.   In line with government guidelines for Covid19, Gibson's are opened at present for collection, delivery, and walk-ins only. Says Pearse Gibson: “Gibson’s look forward to welcoming customers back for sit in whenever it is safe to do so.”  Gibson’s have the ideal restaurant menu with something for everyone. If you enjoy healthy, natural, and fresh food then Gibson’s is the perfect g- to restaurant. The hardest decision you will make at Gibson's is whether you are going to order a mouthwatering gourmet burger or one of their delicious stone baked pizzas.  The Double Up has proven to be one of the most popular burgers at Gibson’s, two X ¼ Beef burger with bacon, cheese, fried onions, tomatoes, lettuce & relish.  

WATCH - Pizzabaker Belfast: Big on Taste, Great on Price 

Pizzabaker is one of Europe’s fastest growing pizza chains. It is a fun, funky and fresh US-style pizza brand that offers sensational pizzas and pizza meals at affordable prices. A fast-delivery and customer-focused company, Pizzabaker delivers directly to customers homes or workplace.

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