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Poll: Will you cancel a business trip because of Covid-19?
Some companies have gone so far as to ban all international travel for employees
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Mar 11th 2020, 12:58 AM
Poll: Are you set up to work from home?
In 2020, businesses see remote working as more than just a trend or a potential response to a crisis.
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Mar 4th 2020, 12:57 AM
Poll: Do you think you will be financially better off a year from now?
Americans are feeling pretty confident about their future finances, are Irish folk feeling the same?
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Feb 19th 2020, 12:55 AM
Poll: Do you think apprenticeships could ease Ireland's youth unemployment rate?
Unemployment in Ireland edged up slightly last month.
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Feb 5th 2020, 12:58 AM
Poll: Do you think the next Government needs to do more to help Irish startups?
As our European peers up their game, a group of entrepreneurs is worried we have fallen behind.
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Jan 29th 2020, 12:58 AM
Poll: Do you think working a shorter week would make you more productive?
Finland’s Prime Minister has proposed a shorter workweek, but it may not suit every business model.
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Jan 8th 2020, 12:58 AM
Poll: Do you think the banking salary cap should be lifted?
Finance Minister Paschal Donohoe has commissioned a report into the thorny issue.
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Jul 22nd 2019, 5:11 PM
'Always listen, take advice and don't be afraid to actually challenge - but in a way that's respectful'
Brian Donaldson, CEO of Maxol, talks electrification and why he values artistic ability.
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Jul 4th 2019, 9:59 AM
'Always listen, take advice and don't be afraid to actually challenge - but in a way that's respectful'
Brian Donaldson, CEO of Maxol, talks electrification and why he values artistic ability.
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Jul 2nd 2019, 1:00 AM
'The mistakes I've made are when I follow my head, not my heart'
The director and co-founder of Blackwater Distillery talks mandolins, Brexit and procrastination.
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May 23rd 2019, 1:29 PM
'The mistakes I've made are when I follow my head, not my heart'
The director and co-founder of Blackwater Distillery talks mandolins, Brexit and procrastination.
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May 21st 2019, 5:00 PM
Ireland's tax system needs to support entrepreneurs and family businesses - here's how
It’s more important than ever that there is a vibrant home grown Irish business environment.
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May 19th 2019, 3:00 PM
'When you're working on a laptop and bees are swarming around you, it gets kind of difficult'
The ApisProtect CEO talks bee paraphernalia, being a sci-fi nerd and time management.
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May 17th 2019, 8:12 AM
Influencers offer companies valuable content - but tracking what it's worth is proving difficult
Businesses are trying to understand the value of the growing trend of influencer marketing
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May 16th 2019, 11:17 AM
'When you're working on a laptop and bees are swarming around you, it gets kind of difficult'
The ApisProtect CEO talks bee paraphernalia, being a sci-fi nerd and time management.
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May 14th 2019, 2:00 PM
'The bigger you get, the more small problems turn into big ones'
The CEO of Wisetek talks about data, lawn bowls and why recycling e-waste is the next big thing.
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May 9th 2019, 9:36 AM
'The bigger you get, the smaller problems turn into bigger problems a lot quicker'
The CEO of Wisetek talks about data, lawn bowls and why recycling e-waste is the next big thing.
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May 8th 2019, 1:00 AM
Who you know can make your career
Networking is a career imperative in a time when we’re disconnecting from each other more and more.
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May 4th 2019, 3:00 PM
'I think the biggest mistake is looking back and beating yourself up about it'
The CEO of Offbeat Donuts talks trying not to dwell on the past and coming up with way to excite customers.
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May 3rd 2019, 8:14 AM
'I think the biggest mistake is looking back and beating yourself up about it'
The CEO of Offbeat Donuts talks trying not to dwell on the past and coming up with way to excite customers.
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Apr 30th 2019, 12:24 PM
'I love variety, I love anything new, but it can be a major pitfall if you don't manage it properly'
The CEO of Fenero talks mental health and investing in female entrepreneurs.
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Apr 25th 2019, 4:16 PM
'I love variety, I love anything new, but it can be a major pitfall if you don't manage it properly'
The CEO of Fenero talks mental health and investing in female entrepreneurs.
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Apr 24th 2019, 12:13 PM
'I've interviewed people for jobs who at the end have asked, 'What's this for?''
The CEO of Orbidal talks mean interview questions and having a positive outlook.
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Apr 18th 2019, 9:28 AM
'I've interviewed people for jobs who at the end have asked, 'What's this for?''
The CEO of Orbidal talks mean interview questions and having a positive outlook.
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Apr 17th 2019, 2:23 PM
How tech companies can win the battle for talent
In a competitive market only companies with the most innovative approach to recruitment will thrive.
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Apr 14th 2019, 3:00 PM
'Any financial planning that you do, build in some resilience - things will never go exactly to plan'
Abodoo CEO Sue Marshall also talks sky-diving, time management and over-promoting.
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Apr 11th 2019, 1:35 PM
'Any financial planning that you do, build in some resilience - things will never go exactly to plan'
Abodoo CEO Sue Marshall also talks bungee jumping, time management and over-promoting.
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Apr 10th 2019, 1:19 PM
'We have a simple rule in the company - act like you're spending your own money'
Spectrum Life’s Stephen Costello talks about his morning routine and the path to progress.
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Mar 27th 2019, 3:00 PM
'We have a simple rule in the company - act like you're spending your own money'
Spectrum Life’s Stephen Costello talks about his morning routine and the path to progress.
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Mar 27th 2019, 2:51 PM
'If you're negotiating a deal, never show weakness - be strong and carry it through'
Pádraig McEneany of Celtic Pure talks about his hiring deal-breakers and being brave in business.
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Mar 7th 2019, 5:31 PM
'If you're negotiating a deal, never show weakness - be strong and carry it through'
Pádraig McEneany of Celtic Pure talks about his hiring deal-breakers and being brave in business.
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Mar 6th 2019, 3:00 PM
'I wish I could operate in work with less sleep - the day isn't long enough'
Liam Murphy of professional services firm Wachsman talks about lack of sleep and learning from his employees.
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Feb 22nd 2019, 10:56 AM
'I wish I could operate in work with less sleep - the day isn't long enough'
Liam Murphy of professional services firm Wachsman talks about lack of sleep and learning from his employees.
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Feb 20th 2019, 1:00 PM
'I'd rather work in the middle of the night than get up early - I'm not pretty in the morning'
Fingal Ferguson of Gubbeen Farmhouse Products also talks about the joys of cleaning mucky pigpens.
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Feb 15th 2019, 9:49 AM
'I'd rather work in the middle of the night than get up early - I'm not pretty in the morning'
Fingal Ferguson of Gubbeen Farmhouse Products also talks about the joys of cleaning mucky pigpens.
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Feb 13th 2019, 3:00 PM
'When my colleagues at a previous company were laid off, I felt as if I'd failed the team'
HubSpot’s Barbara McCarthy also talks about learning not to take things personally
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Feb 7th 2019, 5:20 PM
'When my colleagues at a previous company were laid off, I felt as if I'd failed the team'
HubSpot’s Barbara McCarthy also talks about learning not to take things personally
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Feb 6th 2019, 12:16 PM
Poll: Are you in favour of fast-track planning rules for data centres?
The protracted planning process resulted in Apple shelving a large development in rural Ireland.
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Sep 3rd 2018, 5:47 PM
Some see apprenticeships as 'settling for less', but they'll fix youth unemployment
When it comes to providing hands-on training for young people, we’re falling behind.
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Feb 10th 2018, 12:00 PM