Episodios

  • Episode 35

    Episode 35
    Sep 4 2024
    An Garda Síochána warns of staggering amounts stolen in investment fraud so far this year - with Graham Kavanagh CPO. From the classroom to workplace: should we ban smartphones for better productivity? Margaret Cox of ICE Group and Karl Hegarty of PhoneAwayBox Separate to Concentrate will discuss. Mullingar firm Better Plants, a leading provider of organic liquid seaweeds and seaweed-based animal supplements is expanding into the European market. Founder Ollie Greene reveals all. CEO Tommy Hogan on Athlone Chamber of Commerce’s pre-budget 2024 submission and their upcoming business awards.
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    45 m
  • Episode 34

    Episode 34
    Aug 28 2024
    Eamon Callaghan, the driving force behind Vision 85 in Portlaoise, is on a mission to boost local businesses and create jobs in the Midlands, but limited office space is hindering his plans—and he's not pleased! Newly appointed Managing Director of Bluebird Care Suzanne Ryan discusses leadership, vision, strategy and market trends at the leading national provider of home care services in Ireland. Jack Murray, CEO of MediaHQ, about the groundbreaking Global CommTech Report and the future of PR and PR technology.
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    46 m
  • Episode 33

    Episode 33
    Aug 21 2024
    New Frontiers by Enterprise Ireland is an equity-free, nationwide startup accelerator that equips first-time founders in Ireland. Nick Allen has a call out for the latest round and alumnus Jack Pilkington of Agri Data Analytics will talk about the crucial role it played in starting his business. The latest news and developments at Portlaoise Enterprise Centre with Manager Patricia Freyne. Herdwatch is a farm management app that simplifies paperwork and compliance for farmers and it’s scaling rapidly and has entered the US market. Co-founder Fabien Peyaud tells the story so far!
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    46 m
  • Episode 32

    Episode 32
    Aug 14 2024
    ACORNS marks 10 years with its latest call for female entrepreneurs. Lead ACORN Alison Ritchie MD of Portarlington's Polar Ice Ltd will discuss the programme devised by Paula Fitzsimons and backed by the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine that has supported over 400 business owners to date. Bon Chocolatiers has been nominated for the prestigious Great Taste award and co-founder Daniel Linehan was in the studio to chat about the businesses launched during the pandemic. Laois' Ballykilcavan Brewery located adjacent to Electric Picnic is precluded from selling local beer at the festival. How can we ensure town centres benefit from shows and events and the future of Irish pubs as over 100 are currently being converted to housing units nationally With VFI President John Clendennen.
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    47 m
  • Episode 31

    Episode 31
    Aug 7 2024
    Future tech entrepreneur; new President at Mullingar Chamber; significant changes in traditional telecoms and a public house celebrates 250 years! Offaly student wins top prize in University of Galway’s Start100 competition for his app FocusZen Introducing Mullingar Chambers new President James Bourke as he starts his term in office. The current state of play in the telecom market on a global scale and its effects on the Irish ecosystem with Shena Brien CEO IP Telecom. Morrisey's in Abbeyleix, one of Ireland’s oldest pubs, celebrates a major milestone with ambitious plans to mark the occasion!
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    43 m
  • Episode 30

    Episode 30
    Jul 31 2024
    Lying to your boss? What happens next - with Caroline Reidy of The HR Suite. Lucy Charles LCY Socials details how to truly harness the power of social media for your business - big or small! Swapping a career in Operations and Production Management to become a Breathwork Coach with a goal to help corporate professionals reduce stress, avoid burnout and increase productivity through targeted breathwork techniques - with Jonny O’Donoghue. A legend of business and the community in Mullingar retires after 38 years with Maxol.
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    48 m
  • Episode 29

    Episode 29
    Jul 24 2024
    Meet the family owners Coolanowle Organic Meats in Laois, finalists in the 2024 EU Organic Awards, The do's and don'ts of succession planning for business with Organisational Psychologist and Workplace Architect Theresa Hand-Campbell. 206 jobs have been saved so far this year via the SCARP (Small Company Administrative Rescue Process) as the total number of insolvencies increased by 25% in the first six months of 2024 compared to the same period in 2023. A well known Irish organising announces a major rebranding.
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    45 m
  • Episode 28

    Episode 28
    Jul 17 2024
    In this episode, Siobhan Kinsella from the Employment and Recruitment Federation discusses new labour laws and their impact on small businesses, Regina Dunne shares insights from the EU JustTransition Fund Procurement Training, Helen Gee talks about Abbey Farm Foods' partnership with Aldi, and David Broderick presents the Small Firms Association's Budget 2025 submission to support small businesses amidst rising costs.
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    44 m