Looking at initiatives and businesses that target smaller groups or special interests and businesses aimed at the Irish language. Clodagh NicGabhann from Cúla Búla Parties comes onto the show to tell us about her love for the Irish language and her business of doing childrens parties solely or partially through Irish. Susan Behan talks about…
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…
Claire from Professional Development Limited tells us about the training courses they provide in project management, customer care, sales and more to both individuals as well as in house to large companies who want to up skill their existing workforce. She talks about the importance for training companies to keep on top of new developments…
Jean O’Gorman from Fóroige speaks about their Youth Entrepreneurship Programme NFTE (Network For Training Entrepreneurship) as well as their Entrepreneurship Awards. Vanessa Mulhull, and alumni from the programme talks about her experiences in Fóroige and her start-up business ‘Pixipots’ We talk about the importance of youth enterprise for young people and businesses. Image: www.shutterstock.com
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…
