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Five things I've learned from running a business with my daughters
Working with family can be a challenge – but the rewards are huge if you do it right.
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May 28th 2017, 3:00 PM
How to keep staff happy - without (necessarily) paying everyone more
Don’t underestimate the motivational power of a sense of purpose, or just saying thanks.
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May 27th 2017, 3:00 PM
'I had a solid business but the recession nearly killed me – it was a real lesson in humility'
After getting burned out, this artist found a second lease on life with a new business partner.
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May 26th 2017, 1:53 PM
Why Google Shopping is such a big deal for retailers - and how to make it work for you
Wolfgang Digital boss Alan Coleman delivers a masterclass in the e-commerce tool.
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May 25th 2017, 6:28 PM
'The company was surviving, but after 10 years I'd already let go emotionally'
This founder spent a decade building his business and nearly sold it twice before closing the doors.
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May 25th 2017, 4:21 PM
'I was six months pregnant during my chef training. Nothing was going to stop me'
This biscuit-company founder dabbled in stockbroking and radio before starting her business.
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May 25th 2017, 4:19 PM
'I was six months pregnant during my chef training. Nothing was going to stop me'
This biscuit-company founder dabbled in stockbroking and radio before starting her business.
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May 23rd 2017, 7:00 PM
How firms can find the sponsorship 'sweet spot' for their brands
Consumers are smart – and they’ll see through cynical marketing ploys.
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May 23rd 2017, 2:37 PM
What employers should take from the case of a worker who quit - then claimed unfair dismissal
The sales rep told his bosses “he didn’t want to be managed and wouldn’t be”.
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May 21st 2017, 3:00 PM
'I set up the first Irish bar in Jakarta. It took 18 months just to get Guinness on tap'
This former IT worker and salesman wound up as a pub owner in Asia.
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May 21st 2017, 10:00 AM
'The shop was too reliant on me. If I was away, people would come but wouldn't buy anything'
After being let go three times in two years, this former phone shop owner is back running his own business.
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May 20th 2017, 4:00 PM
'The company was surviving, but after 10 years I'd already let go emotionally'
This founder spent a decade building his business and nearly sold it twice before closing the doors.
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May 19th 2017, 6:02 PM
Why smaller firms should never try to 'tease' customers with mysterious ads
Mediaworks boss Paul Moran delivers a masterclass in savvy ad planning for businesses.
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May 18th 2017, 6:17 PM
'I've had two great successes, two modest successes and one catastrophe'
Over three decades in medtech has taught this executive to be careful who he takes funding from.
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May 18th 2017, 4:34 PM
'I sold over £100m worth of property in 2006. Then MS wiped me out for four years'
This former estate agent battled multiple sclerosis but went on to set up two new companies.
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May 18th 2017, 4:33 PM
EU waste rules now cover anything with a plug or battery. Here's what companies need to know
The so-called WEEE directive is great for the environment, but firms across Ireland have to comply.
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May 17th 2017, 3:56 PM
'I sold over £100m worth of property in 2006. Then MS wiped me out for four years'
This former estate agent battled multiple sclerosis but went on to set up two new companies.
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May 16th 2017, 6:01 PM
Why everyone's talking about WannaCry - and how to protect your business
More than 200,000 victims worldwide have been hit in the unprecedented cyber-attack.
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May 15th 2017, 5:00 PM
How to overcome your customers' 'irrational' choices and boost sales
Not all customer behaviours make the best financial sense.
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May 14th 2017, 3:00 PM
'I've had two great successes, two modest successes and one catastrophe'
Over three decades in medtech has taught this executive to be careful who he takes funding from.
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May 12th 2017, 5:31 PM
'You used to have five seconds to attract window shoppers. Now you have two'
The expert behind displays for the Kilkenny group delivers a masterclass in visual merchandising.
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May 11th 2017, 5:44 PM
'The shop was too reliant on me. If I was away, people would come but wouldn't buy anything'
After being let go three times in two years, this former phone shop owner is back running his own business.
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May 11th 2017, 1:35 PM
'I set up the first Irish bar in Jakarta. It took 18 months just to get Guinness on tap'
This former IT worker and salesman wound up as a pub owner in Asia.
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May 11th 2017, 1:34 PM
'I set up the first Irish bar in Jakarta. It took 18 months just to get Guinness on tap'
This former IT worker and salesman wound up as a pub owner in Asia.
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May 9th 2017, 6:19 PM
A shift worker got €20,000 for being 'constantly jetlagged' - here's the lesson for employers
The case highlights the importance of ‘reasonable accommodation’ at work for those with a disability.
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May 7th 2017, 3:00 PM
Why a business with cash to spare shouldn't just park it in the bank
Sure, it’s a good problem for firms to have.
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May 6th 2017, 3:00 PM
Despite wrestling branch closures, An Post is Ireland's most 'likeable' company
The mail-service provider has topped a list of the country’s most reputable firms.
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May 5th 2017, 7:15 PM
'The shop was too reliant on me. If I was away, people would come but wouldn't buy anything'
After being let go three times in two years, this former phone shop owner is back running his own business.
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May 5th 2017, 3:07 PM
'The market wasn't ready at first, retailers ran a mile. We had to go back to the drawing board'
After biding his time, this entrepreneur wants to take over the world with sweet potato fries.
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May 4th 2017, 4:47 PM
'I found myself in New Zealand thinking, what am I going to do with my life?'
After stints in construction and door-to-door sales, this teacher set up an online study-notes service.
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May 4th 2017, 4:46 PM
'A good speech is like a miniskirt. Long enough to cover up but short enough to be interesting'
Public-speaking trainer Barbara Moynihan delivers a masterclass in making presentations.
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May 4th 2017, 1:34 PM
'I found myself in New Zealand thinking, what am I going to do with my life?'
After stints in construction and door-to-door sales, this teacher set up an online study-notes service.
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May 2nd 2017, 5:08 PM
'Try absolutely everything. You'll know marketing doesn't work when you haven't moved the needle'
This is how Cork’s Teamwork has uncovered the best way to recruit new customers.
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May 1st 2017, 2:00 PM
'We kicked ourselves for not expanding during the boom, but it would have crippled us'
After a life-threatening car crash, this entrepreneur returned home to help run his family business.
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Apr 30th 2017, 7:00 PM
One major way employers can solve the problem of finding good tech staff
Making it more attractive for women to get into the industry will ensure a bigger talent pool.
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Apr 30th 2017, 4:22 PM
'Literally every day during the recession I'd come in and check how much cash we had'
After he saw the tech revolution was going to kill the print industry, this accountant moved to a career in IT.
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Apr 30th 2017, 6:35 AM
'Too often, Irish work teams suffer from a terminal politeness problem'
High-performance teams should embrace conflict – not shy away from it.
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Apr 29th 2017, 3:00 PM
'The market wasn't ready at first, retailers ran a mile. We had to go back to the drawing board'
After biding his time, this entrepreneur wants to take over the world with sweet potato fries.
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Apr 28th 2017, 5:59 PM
What a homeless charity can teach you about effective ads
Havas Dublin managing director Bob Coggins delivers a masterclass in better marketing.
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Apr 27th 2017, 6:48 PM
'Literally every day during the recession I'd come in and check how much cash we had'
After he saw the tech revolution was going to kill the print industry, this accountant moved to a career in IT.
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Apr 27th 2017, 3:24 PM
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