A Return to Prosperity (Robber barons got rich by making things cheaper)

[Wakeupcall]

Now the elections are over, anyone care to add to the thread?

[fiannafailure]

Snake oil sales man alert.

Sparkey, maybe you could export me and help with the balance of payments

[sparkey321]

The money is available provided there will be no corrib type problems, in other words, public and state consent for the project is expressed and there is a fast planning process, Strategic planning initiative.
and that is the work being done at present. Want to help spiritofireland.org

Bear in mind the proposal is far from complete.

For example they are unable to give an accurate costing (or even approximate) for the electricity they will produce.

One of their proposals mentioned €148 per MW hour
Another post said 5 cents per MW hour.

Its along way from a proven project.

Fianna Failure is a "true believer" and tends to skip over small insignificant details such as these.

[Dios]

What other kind of businesses can we export?

What can't we export? Here are a few of the targeted areas our group wants to see happen:

• Marine Science and Engineering: Since we are an island nation, it makes sense to enhance and build upon our marine resources, in such areas as shipbuilding and suboceanic resource exploration.
• Materials: A good general area to be involved in, particularly with the almost daily advances in exotic materials, as well as honing skills in the more mundane materials needed for everyday engineering.
• Renewable Resources: The above-outlined core project.
• Energy Physics: Batteries and energy transmission, one of the main growth areas for the twenty first century, without question.
• Medical, Biotech and Pharmaceuticals: We have a broad skills base in both research and production of medical supplies in Ireland, which when combined with a deep engineering pool will produce some interesting results for the lucrative medical and biotechnical international marketplace.
• Chip Fabrication: Chip fabrication is at the heart of the information revolution, and it makes sense to have our own domestic stake in that marketplace.
• Automation and Robotics: With all the concerns about globalisation and outsourcing these days, automating and using robotics to reduce manufacturing costs is the best method to ensure long term viability for our own domestic industries. Also these skills can be used in deep water and hostile environment resource exploitation.
• Software: Already a well-established industry in Ireland, a concerted effort must be made to enhance and grow our skills base in this area, especially in the regions of theoretical computer science.
• Languages: An ever more closely connected world means that language skills are in greater demand, both on a personal level and in every area, especially specialised industries, and we will help businesses to benefit more from the opportunities offered by the Single Market. This can also be used to enhance our social and cultural links with our European neighbours.
• Marketing and media: One of the most often overlooked areas when setting up any industry is the need to have a group skilled in marketing and selling these items locally, in the export markets we are aiming at. A modern media training resource will also be vital to enhance the viability of many industries, along with movies and similar projects.

[fiannafailure]

Bear in mind the proposal is far from complete.

For example they are unable to give an accurate costing (or even approximate) for the electricity they will produce.

One of their proposals mentioned €148 per MW hour
Another post said 5 cents per MW hour.

Its along way from a proven project.

Fianna Failure is a "true believer" and tends to skip over small insignificant details such as these.

If only life were so simple, but you are right about the true believer bit and I have decided it should be my life's work to convert you, because in your more reflective moods, I reckon you might be Ok to have a pint with, but I have lots of work to do and have no friends, so be warned, by the way that export idea I proposed earlier, every little helps

[sparkey321]

If only life were so simple, but you are right about the true believer bit and I have decided it should be my life's work to convert you, because in your more reflective moods, I reckon you might be Ok to have a pint with, but I have lots of work to do and have no friends, so be warned, by the way that export idea I proposed earlier, every little helps

I am afraid that not only is life that simple but so is business.

You need to know how much it costs you to create something and then you need to know how much you can sell it for to give a profit.

There is no point in hiring 2,000 people, spending million on a big factory and then discovering its costing you €200 to manufacture an item that can be bought in the shop next door for €45

[fiannafailure]

I am afraid that not only is life that simple but so is business.

You need to know how much it costs you to create something and then you need to know how much you can sell it for to give a profit.

There is no point in hiring 2,000 people, spending million on a big factory and then discovering its costing you €200 to manufacture an item that can be bought in the shop next door for €45

I couldn't agree more, and before you hire the first person, and spend the first cent of an investors money, you do your homework and I/we are.