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'After 9/11, my business stopped overnight and I had to let excellent people go'
Tour America’s Mary McKenna also talks about how no one believed in her business 20 years ago.
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Dec 5th 2017, 4:49 PM
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5 things we can expect in 181 and 182, according to a motor dealer
From the rise of SUVs to the best cars for family safety.
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Dec 4th 2017, 2:38 PM
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'It's remarkably efficient working with a twin - but I wish there were more of us'
Happy Pear’s Stephen Flynn also talks about why failure is ‘fabulous’.
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Dec 3rd 2017, 6:30 PM
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How to make sure people actually pay attention to your next presentation
The art is in ensuring your message is remembered long after the words are forgotten.
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Dec 2nd 2017, 12:00 PM
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'It wasn't easy coming home to set up a company - even finding a place to live was impossible'
After time in Denmark, Julie O’Donnell returned to Ireland to set up a digital agency for the health sector.
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Dec 1st 2017, 2:38 PM
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'With a creative background, I was worried I wouldn't be taken seriously in business'
This designer delivers a masterclass in how artists can turn their passion into a business.
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Nov 30th 2017, 5:56 PM
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'It's remarkably efficient working with a twin - but I wish there were more of us'
Happy Pear’s Stephen Flynn also talks about why failure is ‘fabulous’.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:29 PM
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'When I bought my partner out of the business, I took a deep breath. It was now all on me'
This entrepreneur talks about how a job in a computer repair shop led him into his own business.
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Nov 30th 2017, 4:28 PM
# food and drink
'It's remarkably efficient working with a twin - but I wish there were more of us'
Happy Pear’s Stephen Flynn also talks about why failure is ‘fabulous’.
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Nov 28th 2017, 5:42 PM
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Want a car for city driving? 6 must-have features, according to a motor dealer
A petrol engine, a good sat nav – and tech that helps you parallel park.
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Nov 27th 2017, 4:58 PM
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What employers need to know about Ireland's sexual harassment laws
The issue has rarely been out of the headlines in recent months.
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Nov 25th 2017, 12:00 PM
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'When I bought my partner out of the business, I took a deep breath. It was now all on me'
This entrepreneur talks about how a job in a computer repair shop led him into his own business.
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Nov 24th 2017, 3:40 PM
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Why firms should stop talking about themselves all the time online
This digital expert delivers a masterclass in building a ‘content strategy’.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 5:45 PM
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'When I was 16, I had to wrestle an armed robber - that's the worst work task I ever had to do'
Freshly Chopped boss Brian Lee also talks about juggling family life with the business world.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 2:38 PM
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'I thought a meeting was about other people being let go. I got a land when I was made redundant'
Galway’s Sylvester Neylon tells how he started his own cleaning company, which now employs 550 people.
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Nov 23rd 2017, 2:36 PM
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'When I was 16, I had to wrestle an armed robber - that's the worst work task I ever had to do'
Freshly Chopped boss Brian Lee also talks about juggling family life with the business world.
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Nov 21st 2017, 5:15 PM
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5 key differences between PCP and hire purchase, according to a motor dealer
Both are finance plans, but look closer and you’ll find lots of contrasts.
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Nov 20th 2017, 5:37 PM
'My worst decision? Turning down the Domino's pizza franchise'
Niall Fortune of Eddie Rocket’s talks about working in a laundry and why he’d hire Mattress Mick.
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Nov 19th 2017, 3:30 PM
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How to channel Alex Ferguson and get top performance out of your (work) team
Giving effective feedback means sometimes you need to stop worrying about being liked.
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Nov 19th 2017, 12:00 PM
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How to identify a dysfunctional board - and what to do to fix one
There’s no place for complacency when it comes to a company boardroom.
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Nov 18th 2017, 12:00 PM
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'I thought a meeting was about other people being let go. I got a land when I was made redundant'
Galway’s Sylvester Neylon tells how he started his own cleaning company, which now employs 550 people.
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Nov 17th 2017, 3:15 PM
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How to hand over business cards in Japan - and other lessons for making it on trade trips
This company director delivers a masterclass in meeting customers overseas.
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Nov 16th 2017, 6:00 PM
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'Don't ask your parents for startup advice - it will always be emotionally driven'
Sligo-based Declan Sweeney talks about coming back to Ireland to set up a business.
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Nov 16th 2017, 4:21 PM
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'My worst decision? Turning down the Domino's pizza franchise'
Niall Fortune of Eddie Rocket’s talks about working in a laundry and why he’d hire Mattress Mick.
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Nov 16th 2017, 4:20 PM
# food and drink
'My worst decision? Turning down the Domino's pizza franchise'
Niall Fortune of Eddie Rocket’s talks about working in a laundry and why he’d hire Mattress Mick.
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Nov 14th 2017, 7:00 PM
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Trying to choose the hybrid that best fits your needs? Here's an expert's take
Deciding between a traditional and plug-in hybrid can be tricky, so we went right to the professionals.
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Nov 13th 2017, 5:33 PM
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'Don't ask your parents for startup advice - it will always be emotionally driven'
Sligo-based Declan Sweeney talks about coming back to Ireland to set up a business.
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Nov 10th 2017, 5:34 PM
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How small firms can avoid getting wiped out in a customer's 'bad debt doomsday'
This financial services pro delivers a masterclass in how SMEs can avoid being left unpaid.
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Nov 9th 2017, 5:29 PM
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'Making staff redundant is awful - it's not something you feel good about'
Airsynergy boss Gerry Butler also talks about putting up with plonkers.
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Nov 9th 2017, 2:42 PM
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'After one long day, I got some bad feedback at a tasting. I was so tired my eyes welled up'
This food startup owner talks about why she quit her corporate job to set up a business.
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Nov 9th 2017, 2:41 PM
# resource and energy
'Making staff redundant is awful - it's not something you feel good about'
Airsynergy boss Gerry Butler also talks about putting up with plonkers.
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Nov 7th 2017, 5:57 PM
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Here are some useful EU business grants you may not know about
Firms can be turned off by the idea of filling in reams of forms – but the rewards can make it worthwhile.
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Nov 6th 2017, 4:07 PM
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5 questions to ask when test-driving a new car, according to a motor expert
As part of our new Insights series, we’re taking your crucial motoring questions right to the experts.
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Nov 6th 2017, 3:05 PM
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How freelancers and contractors can spare themselves needless financial pain
With self-employment can come newfound freedom – but also money worries.
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Nov 5th 2017, 12:00 PM
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Why firms using tools like fingerprint scanners could soon be in a legal minefield
New EU data protection rules mean companies have to reassess how they handle biometric info.
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Nov 4th 2017, 12:00 PM
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'After one long day, I got some bad feedback at a tasting. I was so tired my eyes welled up'
This food startup owner talks about why she quit her corporate job to set up a business.
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Nov 3rd 2017, 1:44 PM
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Why you need seven laptops... and other hacks to pull off a big event
This tech guru delivers a masterclass in avoiding ‘technical difficulties’ at conferences.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 5:06 PM
# brightwater recruitment
'I'm put off by people who don't embrace change - that's a big hindrance'
Executive recruiter Estelle Davis talks about her favourite job interview questions.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 3:48 PM
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'I felt guilty stopping to go and watch TV, so I would work late all the time'
Interior designer Roisin Lafferty found herself always switched on when home became her office.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 3:46 PM
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'There's a stigma around doing a trade, but it's as good a way to start a business as college'
Firemole’s Seán Ó Tuama talks about his lessons from seeking investment and crowdfunding.
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Nov 2nd 2017, 3:44 PM
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