This week on the Roundup: surround sound, record investment figures, unicorns, team building, awards and milestones, workshops, hot videos and trending podcasts, new jobs, successful product launches and more!

IPBN member Carlos Justino says that 2022 has already begun and wonders if your company has an action plan aligned with what your target audience expects. This is the year to build experiences, and among the most popular terms are: Customer Experience and Business Experience.

IPBN member Projection Dreams believes in giving clients the choice to make up their minds, but to do so they need to know what is available. Come into their Almancil Experience Centre to hear what a pair of truly exceptional speakers sound like. There are Martin Logan ESL 13 Electrostatic speakers on demonstration. It is a high-end audiophile solution that will touch parts of your soul that you may not know existed.  

IPBN member Lawler Consulting is hiring! Work with an award-winning multi-disciplinary engineering consultancy poised for an accelerated growth phase across a number of business sectors. The ideal candidate would have a background in Mechanical/Electrical/Sustainable engineering.

IPBN member Deemaze Software says that last year, they grew as a team, welcoming four new members and kept working with their amazing partners, adding a few more to the list. They said, "But not all of it was about work: we also had a lot of fun moments and created new memories together. Overall, it was a good year, and we're looking forward to more of those great adventures, starting right now!"

IPBN member Yunit Consulting posted that as part of the Yunit Talks dedicated to Tax Benefits, on January 28 they will discuss its importance in accelerating the investment cycle of companies.

IPBN member aicep Portugal Global says that foreign investment in Portugal reached a record €2.7 billion in 2021. A total of 124 investment projects have been approved in 2021, which will be spread across 70 Portuguese municipalities. 7,274 new jobs will be created and 41,538 will be maintained.

IPBN member Quinta do Lago (The Campus) invites you to join them for a week of fitness and fun at The Campus, from 24th to 29th January, with feel-good twists to your favourite workout classes!

IPBN member Carole Smith is delighted to be hosting the first masterclass of the year for the Ireland Portugal Business Network on Tuesday, 8 February at 10h. All are invited to join and best of all it's FREE. On the day I will cover easy to implement marketing strategies to build a solid online presence and grow your business. And If you are a small business owner and you're not sure how best to deal with online negative posts, take a read of the attached from Carole for tips on how to contain the issue and bring it offline.

IPBN member Brian Shanahan recommends going to www.vima.ie if you are interested in Golden Rose cosmetic products in Ireland. Shanahan is proud to have played a small part in their journey to launch this business and would encourage you to buy their products and enjoy a superb customer experience.

IPBN member Vendici Properties asks if you are thinking of selling your property in the Central Algarve. If so, let them help! Vendici specialises in the finest properties from Vale do Lobo to Quinta do Lago & surrounding areas.

IPBN member Ventura design says, "It is a New Year and with it comes the launch of Season 5 of Shut the Front Door. We are so excited to bring you this series, each Sunday, where we will be speaking to inspiring guests from the worlds of design, journalism and beyond. Listen to our podcast."

IPBN member Vale do Lobo realizes the true meaning of "wellness" is not a weekend spa break but a continued journey. Vale do Lobo has all the ingredients for a well-being haven: oceanfront location; closeness to nature; outdoor activities (golf, tennis, fitness, running, meditation); curated events; community spirit; teams that truly make a difference; dining options to satisfy any taste.

IPBN member TE Connectivity posted Episode 2 of Maker to Maker. Hear Asher Einhorn discuss his ideas surrounding the importance of designing with purpose, fuelling curiosity, and the relationship between art and engineering.

IPBN member Vitae Professionals deserves some congratulations! The company was once again considered one of the SMEs in the TOP 5% of Portugal presenting an index of performance and financial strength considered as "Excellent".

IPBN member A1 Algarve asks, "What changes have there been regarding Portugal Golden Visa in 2022?" Interested in the latest information regarding property in the Algarve?

IPBN member Chitra Stern shared her reflections during COVID and why it’s a great moment to invest and live in Lisbon. “It is natural that I have been reflecting quite a lot during the last two years about our lives in Portugal and our businesses that we have built here over the last 20 years. We made a choice to move from London to Portugal in 2001 – was it the right decision?”

IPBN member Global Shares has achieved the Great Place To Work Accreditation for the second year in a row! This is something they’re incredibly proud of, saying "It's a testament to our people who are the driving force behind our business and our greatest asset."

IPBN member Millimetre Design is hiring. They are looking for an Office Administrator to support them in the successful delivery of their design projects.

IPBN member Claudia Caramelo at Viseeon Portugal invites you to stimulate your business with "viseeonary solutions!" Accounting, Advisory, Payroll.

IPBN member AGREEN Full Cycle Building Management says that Portugal is in the Top 5 of European countries with the highest investment attraction capacity for the logistics sector.

IPBN member Sharon Dehmel announced her new workshop: Onboarding for scale-ups. Establishing a common sense of mission and shared success is key. As a growing scale-up, it’s a reality that is challenging as you grapple to balance focusing on the future and having a hands-on role in the day-to-day.

IPBN member FAmazing posted that helping to build a brand, based on creative processes, is something that gives them tremendous joy. Bom Cibo launched this proposal, which we have embraced without a second thought.

IPBN member Des Wynne, CEO at Lazer Telecom commented that as their business grows, he is delighted to welcome 7 additional sales people to Team Lazer. Today they start their first day of our intense sales training program as we prepare for an ambitious year ahead!

IPBN member Paulo Ribeiro at PwC Portugal says that we are living in a world of unicorns— Venture-backed giants are scaling up and transforming markets as varied fintech, electric vehicles, and healthcare.

IPBN member C-More says that even though climate challenges are right in front of our eyes, we still find people calling (much) needed fixes as “too radical”.

IPBN member Aspire Technology asks if you are working in the Telecom industry and if you are interested in knowing more about the current hot topic Open RAN. If so, Aspire Technology and Mobile World Live conducted an online survey to better understand the industry's view - you can find out more about it in this video. If you want to check out the full survey and have access to the Open RAN Webinar, check this link here!

IPBN member HPA Group posted that Dr. André Laureano's SKIN IMAGING course of the European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology begins today (1/21) in Lisbon. This is the first to be held in Portugal, with distinguished national and international speakers. Many congratulations to Dr. Laureano!

IPBN partner Startup Lisboa announced that applications for the March edition of Launch in Lisbon (from the 15th to 17th of March) are now open! On-site or in virtual format, this programme offers all the necessary information and processes for those who want to set up their business in Lisbon.