This week we are joined by Justine Murphy, founder and creator for The Rebel Pebble Gallery. Rebel Pebble is a virtual gallery that specilises in artwork and paintings using reclaimed materials. Much of the work uses pebbles on the paintings to give a three dimensional feel to the work. Justing tells us about her decision…
On the show this week Mark Whelan from DubStarts comes in to tell us about the start-up jobs event they host. 3000 people are expected to attend the DubStats event on the 29th of October with more than 50 start ups hiring at The Powerscourt Centre and Pygmalion. Hear about the event as well as…
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…
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…
Businesses and social innovation for people over the age of 50. Rodd Bond from the NetWell centre talks to us about the challenges and opportunities for NGO’s, businesses and individuals who provide services, infrastructure and products for older people. He tells us about the Social Innovation in Aging European Award which recognizes individuals, organisations and…
