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'I was flying to London weekly to meet clients - it wasn't your typical final year in college'
'As two lads out of college, getting premises was tough. The day we got keys, I was scared sh*tless'
'They called me a "five-to-niner". I don't believe in work-life balance'
'They called me a "five-to-niner". I don't believe in work-life balance'
Poll: Do you think employee opinion surveys are worthwhile?
Employee opinion surveys are deeply flawed. Here's why
The 7 steps to buying another business without getting stung
'As two lads out of college, getting premises was tough. The day we got keys, I was scared sh*tless'
'We went on strike for 10 days - that was without doubt the worst mistake I've ever made'
'I thought starting a business was for people who went to Smurfit school - I didn't think I could do it'
'We went on strike for 10 days - that was without doubt the worst mistake I've ever made'
Poll: Do you think there's too much focus on college degrees at the expense of trades?
How people with disabilities hold the key to future-proofing Ireland's workforce
'I thought starting a business was for people who went to Smurfit school - I didn't think I could do it'
'People will walk into your business to try to do you out of money - that's happened to me'
'I have 20 years' experience as a recruiter - but I feel more like an estate agent these days'
'We once ordered too little stock to meet demand. People were asking if we were closing down'
'We once ordered too little stock to meet demand. People were asking if we were closing down'
Poll: Do you support Dublin's BusConnects plan?
Dublin's new bus plan isn't perfect - but it shouldn't be a political football
'I have 20 years' experience as a recruiter - but I feel more like an estate agent these days'
'People will walk into your business to try to do you out of money - that's happened to me'
'I posed as a courier to doorstep Pat Kenny. Six weeks later, my game was on the Toy Show'
'I wish I was more patient - I want everything done yesterday'
Poll: Would you legally pay your taxes overseas if you could?
To foster a successful startup scene, we need a stronger investor community
How Ireland can nurture a generation of blockchain professionals
'I posed as a courier to doorstep Pat Kenny. Six weeks later, my game was on the Toy Show'
'The house was remortgaged and the Credit Union was on my back - quitting wasn't an option'
'I lost more sleep over letting fantastic people go during the crash than any other time'
Poll: Should the government bring back town councils?
Ireland is falling behind when it comes to offshore wind energy. Here's what needs to change
How planners can stop Ireland from turning into an island of zombie towns and villages
'The house was remortgaged and the Credit Union was on my back - quitting wasn't an option'
'I learned my first business lesson making stuffed toys at 11 - not even my mother bought one'
'Progress was slow on my new bike startup – so I moved to Asia'
'I left my first design job after 13 years - I'm still a bit emotional about it'
Poll: Should county councils be fined for cancelling public tenders?
'Progress was slow on my new bike startup – so I moved to Asia'
Why our decades-old industry is worried about blunt new Airbnb rules