This week faculty and graduates from the Digital Skills Academy (DSA) come on the show to talk about the DSA WebElevate and WebInnovate programmes for people who want to up-skill in digital media. Marika from the DSA tells us about the guidelines for entry and the benefits of the courses. Sarah Philp explains the support…
Dayna Caceres from Distinctions Consulting returns for our monthly Business Advice Clinic. Dayna answers questions and provides advice to our listeners on challenges in business they have sent to UpStarts, and provides expert tips on dealing with the issues and day to day trials of running a business and being and entrepreneur. If you have…
Stephen Doyle from Business Communication Solutions shares his journey as an entrepreneur, changing from the pub security and management business into the communications sector. He discusses also the importance of communications for small business and the need to get good advice when investing in mobile and broadband technology. Image: www.shutterstock.com
Franchises as a business option and the opportunities available for entrepreneurs who are interested in working with an established brand. Peter Dennis from HB Dennis Motors joins us to talk about his experience with franchises and working with Ssanyong Motors who are returning to the Irish market. Eoin Mulvihill from Biz By Media returns to…
Daren O’Neill from Dundrum Credit Union talks about the history and changing face of credit unions in Ireland, how they are keeping up with technology and why they are a good bet during Ireland’s financial crisis. He tells us that credit unions want to actively help their members and don’t discourage or discriminate against people…
Senator Mary White talks about her experiences as an entrepreneur, co-founding the highly successful Lir Chocolates during the recession in the 80’s and her work with women entrepreneurs in Ireland. She and her office manager Laurence McCormack, discuss the Women Entrepreneurs in Ireland policy paper she has put forward and the steps Ireland needs to…
Dayna Caceres from Distinctions Consulting kicks off our new monthly Business Advice Clinic. On the last Friday of every month, Dayna will answer questions and provide advice to our listeners on challenges in business they have sent to UpStarts, and provide expert tips on dealing with the issues and day to day trials of running…
On site with Sean Blanchfield, chief executive of venture lab Scale Front. Sean was a founder of software company DemonWare which was Acquired by Activision Blizzard in 2007. He also runs Techpreneurs, the social group for technology entrepreneurs based in Dublin. Sean will be talking about his experiences as a serial entrepreneur, the opportunities he’s…
Dan Gaughan from Athletic Fitness talks to us about the importance of keeping not only your business fit and active, but also yourself. He discusses his new Executive Fitness program which is designed for busy entrepreneurs and business owners to maintain their fitness while dealing with their busy lives and schedules. He suggests alternatives for…
The importance of networking for all types of business, and how collaboration is so important in today’s climate. Keith Lawlor from Dun Laoghaire and Rathdown Chamber of Commerce tells us about the networking opportunities available for business in his area from coffee mornings, 1 to 1’s and exposure to corporate businesses. We finish our top…
