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How good managers can stop themselves from making bad decisions
A single workday can involve a range of choices – here are some tools to help you make the right ones.
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Aug 14th 2017, 1:51 PM
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Why gender imbalance isn't just a bad look - it's also bad for business
Major firms in Ireland are missing out on fresh opinions because of their lack of diversity at the top.
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Aug 13th 2017, 1:00 PM
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How Irish managers can run better projects by being more like Donald Trump
Sure the US president isn’t perfect, but hear us out on this one.
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Aug 12th 2017, 1:00 PM
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'I thought I knew better than the next guy, but I still lost millions in property'
This seasoned entrepreneur talks about investment mistakes – and knowing when to move on.
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Aug 11th 2017, 2:55 PM
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The deal-breakers that could cost you a place on Ireland's top startup programmes
This entrepreneur delivers a masterclass in applying for a business accelerator.
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Aug 10th 2017, 4:54 PM
# David Moloney
'My worst job was gutting chickens': The founder of €300m Irish tech firm Movidius
David Moloney talks about how the best advice he ever got led him to start the company.
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Aug 10th 2017, 2:23 PM
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'We sold out three days after launch, but then panic set in. We had no money to buy stock'
From digital marketing to selling hoverboards, Daniel Nugent’s next idea is making computer glasses cool.
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Aug 10th 2017, 2:22 PM
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'My worst job was gutting chickens': The founder of €300m Irish tech firm Movidius
David Moloney talks about how the best advice he ever got led him to start the company.
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Aug 8th 2017, 6:01 PM
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A recent court case shows that the concept of 'buyer beware' is still alive and well
The Supreme Court had to decide whether an estate agent was liable for overstating the size of a property.
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Aug 8th 2017, 1:24 PM
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'When my dad was let go, I remember thinking I never want to be in that situation'
Seeing his father lose his job inspired Keith Moran to one day set up his own business.
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Aug 6th 2017, 5:00 PM
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What an Aer Lingus labour case can teach firms about forcing staff to speak English
The recent court ruling followed accusations of discrimination at the airline.
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Aug 6th 2017, 1:00 PM
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Launching a startup business? Here's how to get your taxes in order
This is the essential advice you’ll need for taking the plunge with a new enterprise.
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Aug 5th 2017, 3:00 PM
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'We sold out three days after launch, but then panic set in. We had no money to buy stock'
From digital marketing to selling hoverboards, Daniel Nugent’s next idea is making computer glasses cool.
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Aug 4th 2017, 5:42 PM
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'Organising events is nerve-racking - your reputation is on the line'
This entrepreneur delivers a masterclass in pulling off a first-time convention.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 5:33 PM
# currencyfair
'So much of fintech is people giving stuff away for free. It's not sustainable'
Brett Meyers of CurrencyFair tells us what sector he thinks is the most over-hyped.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 3:04 PM
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'When my dad was let go, I remember thinking I never want to be in that situation'
Seeing his father lose his job inspired Keith Moran to one day set up his own business.
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Aug 3rd 2017, 3:03 PM
# insights
'So much of fintech is people giving stuff away for free. It's not sustainable'
Brett Meyers of CurrencyFair tells us what sector he thinks is the most over-hyped.
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Aug 1st 2017, 6:03 PM
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How to avoid 'pressing the nuclear button' in business and winding up in court
Litigation is rarely necessary when you take emotion out of the equation.
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Jul 30th 2017, 3:00 PM
# life in business
Mattress Mick: 'Michael O'Leary doesn't care what people think. I've tried to model what he does'
Michael Flynn tells us what he would be doing if he wasn’t selling mattresses.
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Jul 29th 2017, 9:30 PM
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Why every business needs to run experiments - and how to go about doing it
You don’t need to build a lab, something as simple as an email campaign can be a testing ground.
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Jul 29th 2017, 3:00 PM
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'When my dad was let go, I remember thinking I never want to be in that situation'
Seeing his father lose his job inspired Keith Moran to one day set up his own business.
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Jul 28th 2017, 5:20 PM
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'If Facebook's taking 360-degree videos seriously, so should you'
This video guru delivers a masterclass in making a compelling clip on a budget.
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Jul 27th 2017, 6:12 PM
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'At the start we totally underestimated how shelf life works. It could have bankrupted the business'
Cassandra Stavrou double jobbed and moved home to save €10,000 to start her popcorn company.
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Jul 27th 2017, 3:22 PM
# mattress mick
'Michael O'Leary doesn't care what people think. I've tried to model what he does'
Michael Flynn tells us what he would be doing if he wasn’t selling mattresses.
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Jul 27th 2017, 3:20 PM
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'Michael O'Leary doesn't care what people think. I've tried to model what he does'
Michael Flynn tells us what he would be doing if he wasn’t selling mattresses.
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Jul 25th 2017, 6:01 PM
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'After 10 years I wasn't enjoying the job at all. I was CEO, but I'm a nuts-and-bolts guy'
During his many years in startups, Jonathan Maliepaard has seen the same mistakes repeated.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 6:00 PM
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'I’m actually quite introverted. I have to do a lot of mental preparation for public speaking'
Republic of Work’s DC Cahalane tells us about his worst job, bad habits and penchant for gin.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 3:30 PM
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These are the lessons small businesses can learn from elite teams in the Tour de France
Three key takeaways from this year’s 21-day race.
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Jul 23rd 2017, 3:01 PM
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6 things that will help you generate more free publicity for your business
PR isn’t advertising, but it is one of the best promotion tools at your disposal.
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Jul 22nd 2017, 3:00 PM
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'At the start we totally underestimated how shelf life works. It could have bankrupted the business'
Cassandra Stavrou double jobbed and moved home to save €10,000 to start her popcorn company.
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Jul 21st 2017, 1:37 PM
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How to prepare for the new privacy laws 'with teeth' - and avoid huge fines for breaking them
This consultant delivers a masterclass in how SMEs should prepare for the GDPR.
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Jul 20th 2017, 5:30 PM
# Startups
'I’m actually quite introverted. I have to do a lot of mental preparation for public speaking'
Republic of Work’s DC Cahalane tells us about his worst job, bad habits and penchant for gin.
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Jul 20th 2017, 2:37 PM
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'After 10 years I wasn't enjoying the job at all. I was CEO, but I'm a nuts-and-bolts guy'
During his many years in startups, Jonathan Maliepaard has seen the same mistakes repeated.
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Jul 20th 2017, 2:36 PM
# insights
'I’m actually quite introverted. I have to do a lot of mental preparation for public speaking'
Republic of Work’s DC Cahalane tells us about his worst job, bad habits and penchant for gin.
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Jul 18th 2017, 6:01 PM
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Why Ireland needs better share incentives to help smaller firms keep their staff
The Minister for Finance recently said he planned to follow through on an improved SME scheme.
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Jul 16th 2017, 3:00 PM
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What a recent discrimination case can teach employers about mandatory retirement
A Knock Airport bartender was ‘surprised’ to learn he had to retire at 65.
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Jul 15th 2017, 3:00 PM
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'After 10 years I wasn't enjoying the job at all. I was CEO, but I'm a nuts-and-bolts guy'
During his many years in startups, Jonathan Maliepaard has seen the same mistakes repeated.
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Jul 14th 2017, 3:04 PM
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'Good writing is like a pint of Guinness – you have to let it settle'
This copywriter delivers a masterclass in improving your writing skills.
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Jul 13th 2017, 6:00 PM
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'Sometimes festivals just don't work for us. The food doesn't sell and you lose a lot of money'
Over the years, Kanum’s Marc Fitzharris has learned when it’s the right time to cut your losses.
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Jul 13th 2017, 3:11 PM
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'It's easy on social media to look successful. I was all smiles online but a mess inside'
After managing hotels in the Middle East, Shane Ryan came back to Ireland to launch a healthy food startup.
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Jul 13th 2017, 3:10 PM
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