ThinkBusiness.ie

Oct 29 2024 233 ep. 23 mins

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ThinkBusiness.ie, powered by Bank of Ireland, has been created for Irish business owners and managers who are seeking information, resources and help on a range of business topics. It provides practical, actionable information and guidance on starting, growing and running a business. It offers guides, tools, templates, checklists and a wealth of other content tailored to meet the needs of Irish business owners and managers. It also showcases case studies, with insights, tips and advice from Irish start-up entrepreneurs and business owners. Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.URL: www.thinkbusinessTwitter: @thinkbusinessieLinkedIn: ThinkBusiness.ieFacebook: ThinkBusiness.ie

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Episode 233 - Jake Moore, ESET

Oct 29 2024 28 mins

A ransomware epidemic threatens to engulf Irish SMEs. Not only that but the rise of AI and deepfakes means businesses can be fooled into costly fraud and phishing attacks. Speaking ahead of the IRISSCON 2024 conference on the 6th of November, Jake Moore, one of Europe’s leading data security experts warns that Irish businesses are vulnerable and need to be wary of cybercriminals

Episode 232 - Meet The Food Businesses At Blas Na HEireann 2024

Oct 25 2024 31 mins

We talk to Bank of Ireland’s head of Food Sector Lucy Ryan as well as a range of artisan food and drinks businesses at the recent Blas na hEireann Irish Food Awards. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

Episode 231 - Martin Donovan, Killadoon Milk

Oct 22 2024 6 mins

In this episode we speak to Martin Donovan from Killadoon Milk in Kildare which won ‘Best Start Up’, a prize also sponsored by Bank of Ireland as well as a variety of accolades including Gold for Whole Milk, Best in Kildare and Best in Leinster. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, Thi

Episode 230 - Anne Ravanona, Global Invest Her

Oct 18 2024 33 mins

Irishwoman Anne Ravanona is a recognised global advocate and voice for access to funding for women entrepreneurs and women’s economic empowerment. Rather than moving forward, she warns that women entrepreneurs are losing hard-earned ground. The answer she urges is fundamental change in financial policy and the need for more women investors. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more new

Episode 229 - Business In The Community Decarbonisation Pilot

Oct 17 2024 20 mins

Recently 22 Irish SMEs graduated from a decarbonisation pilot, which was a collaboration between Business in the Community Ireland, Bank of Ireland, the Musgrave Group and SSE Airtricity. We talk to some of the SMEs who graduated from the programme about what they learned and how they will go about decarbonising their businesses. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and support

Episode 228 - Yvonne Brewer, Auticon Ireland

Oct 16 2024 24 mins

Creating a neuroinclusive working environment isn’t just good for the individual, it’s good for everyone. We talk to Yvonne Brewer from Auticon about the organisation’s unique business model of delivering complex IT projects by harnessing the exceptional talents and skills that neurodivergent people have to offer. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for star

Episode 227 - Start-Ups At The Ploughing 2024

Oct 11 2024 55 mins

We talk to a variety of agri start-ups and early-stage food business that we met at the 2024 Ploughing Championships, from the latest tech to amazing flavours. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.

Episode 226 - Artie Clifford, founder, Blas na hEireann

Oct 10 2024 15 mins

At the 2024 Blas na hEireann Awards in Dingle we spoke with its founder Artie Clifford who talked about how the awards came into being and how his own experiences as a businessperson informed the need for not only a celebration of Irish food but for how food producers can help each other grow their businesses. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and

Episode 225 - Derek Reilly, NEVO

Oct 07 2024 23 mins

Hosted at the RDS Simmonscourt on Sunday 10 November, the Nevo EVShow is poised to be Ireland’s largest-ever motor show – a must-attend foranyone interested in the future of mobility. We talk to Nevo’s Derek Reilly, thehost of Ireland’s leading Electric Vehicle YouTube channel and PartnershipsDirector of Nevo, about what’s happening when it comes to the uptake ofelectric

Episode 224 - Barry Guiney, Head Of The Scale Up Collective At Odgers Berndtson Ireland

Oct 03 2024 25 mins

We talk to Barry Guiney, head of the Scale Up Collective at executive searchfirm Odgers Berndtson Ireland about the prevailing trends in tech recruitment.Is the sector in slowdown or is it heating up? Barry has more than 20 years ofsenior executive experience in the technology sector and has his finger onthe pulse of new hiring trends such as the emergence of the chief AI officerro