The SME Community Podcast

Imagine if you were considering exporting and could do it without the hassle of customs, flights or ferries?  A whole export market is available to Southern based businesses via Northern Ireland - and you may even be eligible to get help to access it!In this episode, we explore the fascinating world of business collaboration and cross-border trade. Our spotlight is on an organisation that plays a pivotal role in fostering partnerships and driving economic growth in Ireland and Northern Ireland.   Join us as we delve into the realm of Intertrade Ireland, an innovative agency that champions businesses and encourages cooperation across borders.  Aisling talks to Anne-Marie McAteer who is the manager of the Inter Trade Ireland Acumen programme and Janet Toal who is the Manager for the Intertrade Ireland Innovation programmes, Innovation Boost and Boost B2B. You can learn more about Intertrade Ireland at https://intertradeireland.com/ You can follow them on Twitter @ Inter_TradeYou can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary. You can reach the TBF podcasting production team, at thebusinessfairy.ie, or on Facebook (@TheBusinessFairyDigitalMarketingAgency) Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast. Production Team:Presenter;  Aisling  Hurley Research:  Jane FarrellSound Engineer:  Derry Luttrell

You may have read the title of this podcast and wondered whether it was the pod for you, or even groaned.  Let's face it none of us really enjoy pouring over the book-keeping but trust us, by the end of this episode you will look at financials in a completely different light and you will actually enjoy it.  You will also learn about how one business turned 100k into 9.9 million.Today Aisling meets Sir Steven Wilkinson, founder and CEO of Good & Prosper.  Steven has been involved in business finance and investment for the best part of 30 years having started working for Merrill Lynch Investment Bank in Munich, Germany in 1987 at the tender age of 24. Good & Prosper is an advisory and investment company through which Steven acts as a thinking partner for business leaders and owners, supporting them as a generalist business expert across the fields of finance, leadership and culture.   Good & Prosper is also a knowledge platform, teaching finance to entrepreneurs with a focus on Small & Medium sized businesses.  You can learn more about Steven at  https://www.goodandprosper.com/ or email him on steven@goodandprosper.com.  You can follow him on Twitter @SKNWilkinsonYou can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary. You can reach the TBF podcasting production team, at thebusinessfairy.ie, or on Facebook (The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency), Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast. Production Team:Presenter;  Aisling  Hurley Research:  Jane FarrellSound Engineer:  Derry Luttrell

In this episode Aisling talks to gaeilgeoir Grainne Moore.  The Irish government has been actively trying to promote the Irish language.  The objective of Government policy in relation to theIrish language is to increase, on an incremental basis, the use and knowledge of Irish as a community language.   Grainne and Aisling discuss ways that you can bring Irish into everyday use in your business.   Go raibh maith againn as éisteacht (thank you for listening), and if you enjoy the podcast please share it, give it a 5 star review and subscribe, that will really help us.Grainne Moore is at https://gaeilgelegra.com/You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary. You can reach the TBF podcasting production team, at thebusinessfairy.ie, or on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast. 

Learn how to start with ensuring your business processes are run as efficiently as possible.  Find out what the 4 steps are to look at before automating any process, no matter what type of business you have.  Lear how Japanese businesses have influenced our way of working, how to eliminate waste from your business and how the new Digital Start programme can help. In this episode Aisling talks to Dermot Freeman who has worked in the area of business process streamlining for over 3 decades.  He is a Master Blackbelt practitioner of LEAN, a certified Scrum Master and certified ISO Lead Auditor.  He works with UCC and the University of Ontario developing graduate programmes in the area.You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, @TipperaryLEO. You can learn more about the Digital Start grant or apply for it on; localenterprise/digital.Dermot Freeman is at www.dermotfreeman.comYou can talk to the TBF Digital Agency production team on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast.

Did you know you could be sitting on a goldmine within your business in the form of unregistered Intellectual Property?  It's not as hard as you think to register IP (yes, really).  In this episode Aisling talks to the IP and brand master that is Liam Birkett.  Liam has had a vast career in  Intellectual Property, design, marketing, sales and P R.  His company was responsible for the corporate identities, product and brand creation plus marketing initiatives for both blue chip companies and SMEs in Ireland and internationally.  Liam is a consultant expert to the European Commission Framework Programme and a past president and Fellow of the Institute of Designers in Ireland.  Learn about the different mechanisms for IP registration, what sort of ideas qualify and how to turn the whole thing into a brand story and PR exercise. If you have an idea you'd like to talk about you can reach Liam Birkett via LEO Tipperary or  via his email (mentioned in the podcast).  You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary. You can talk to the podcasting team at The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast. 

Are you  looking at your business wondering how you can increase efficiencies, productivity  or cut costs?   Then this is the podcast for you.  There is a programme that can help you identify where any time savings - and as a result -possibly financial savings - can be made and it's called Lean for Micro.In this episode Aisling meets Audrey McDonnell from sola.ie.  Sola are a Tipperary based Energy Efficiency Supplier to the Retrofit and New Build Market and have been featured on RTE's Room to Improve with Dermot Bannon.  An incredibly progressive business Sola have undertaken the LEAN programme twice to help make their processes more efficient and grow their business.  Aisling  is also joined by Allyson English of Jigsaw Better Business Solutions who delivers the LEAN programme for LEO Tipperary who shares tips on how you can drive growth by digitising your business and what to consider when going LEAN with your business. You can find out more about the LEAN for Micro programme on https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Training-Events/LEAN%20FOR%20MICRO/If you have any questions you can get in touch with the LEO Tipperary office in Clonmel or talk to them via Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary using the hashtag #SMECommunityPodcastYou can visit Audrey at https://sola.ie/Allyson English is on https://jigsawbetterbusiness.ie/You can talk to us on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral or visit us at https://thebusinessfairy.ie

There is a growing awareness and demand driven by consumers globally to engage with businesses who are climate conscious and stand for more than just their product or service.  But if you are a small business how do you make a change and where do you start to make your business greener? In this episode Aisling discusses how to take your business green and learns about the Green for Micro Programme.  John Butler of The Bookworm in Thurles, Co. Tipperary shares his experience and insight from doing the programme and Stuart Nelson of Jigsaw Better Business Solutions advises how to apply, what can be gained, how to avoid ‘greenwashing' and gives tips for those serious about becoming a green machine.The Bookworm is an independent bookseller and has been trading in Thurles for an amazing 30 years.  The business has  grown and had to relocate twice and now have a 2000 sq foot premises which is at the corner of Liberty Square and Parnell Street.  Jigsaw Business Solutions run a range of Process innovation Programmes such as Lean for Micro, Green Start and Green for Micro.  The business also offers a range of services including consultancy and mentoring. *Funding is available only for Irish based businesses.  Contact your local LEO to find out more and see if your business is eligible.  You can find out more about the Green for Micro programme via the website;  https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Financial-Supports/Green-for-Micro/You can get your books from John via his website https://bookworm.ie/You can find out more about Stuart and Jigsaw on https://jigsawbetterbusiness.ie/You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary. You can talk to the team at The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast. 

If you are wondering whether innovation is relevant to your business remember that plenty of companies running the world today started as small enterprises. The visionaries behind these companies were innovators. They hit on a winning formula and the rest, as they say, is history. So what is innovation, where do you start and how do you get help?In this episode Aisling meets Richard Whyte  of Design Plus who manages the Innovation Voucher process for the Institute of Technology Carlow.  He explains how to get a voucher, how to use a combination of them worth €25,000 for larger projects, the type of projects and businesses that are suitable and where to start.Aisling also talks to Lynne Whelan who is a  Senior Design Strategist in Design Plus Technology, IT Carlow.    Lynne has worked with several Tipperary based businesses including Kylie Magner of Magners Farm  through a series of design workshops to develop strategies for growth and innovation.  Lynne explains how Innovation Vouchers can be used for many things including developing a roadmap when succession planning for family businesses (from one generation to the next) as well as building out a strategic roadmap towards growth. *Funding is available only for Irish based businesses.  Contact your local LEO to find out more and see if your business is eligible.  You can find out more about the Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher programme via the website;  https://www.enterprise-ireland.com/en/research-innovation/companies/collaborate-with-companies-research-institutes/innovation-voucher.shortcut.htmlYou can reach Lynne or Richard via Design Plus at http://www.designplus.ie/You can find out more about Kyle's farm on https://www.magnersfarm.com/You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary. You can talk to the team at The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast. 

In this episode Aisling discusses the Trading Online Voucher (TOV) with Alan O'Meara of Al Media.  With €2500 funding available to jumpstart your business online, what's the best use of the voucher, how do you get it and the questions you should be asking of your web developer.Alan launched his own business 14 years ago having worked previously as a consultant/trainer with IACT (Irish Academy of Computer Training), Web Intellect and Interactive Avenue.  He has extensive knowledge on training and advising businesses with their Digital Marketing needs.  Alan currently delivers the TOV workshop for LEO Tipperary.*Funding is available only for Irish based businesses.  Contact your local LEO to find out more and see if your business is eligible.  https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Training-Events/https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Financial-Supports/Trading%20Online%20Voucher%20Scheme%20for%20Small%20Irish%20Businesses/  You can get in touch with Alan at almedia.ie.  You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, @LEOTipperary.  You can talk to us using on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast 

There has been an explosion in quality food production in the Tipperary region in recent years.  This is due to the availability of excellent raw materials that thrive across the rolling hills and greenery of the premier County.  In this episode Aisling talks to Veronica Molloy of Crossogue Preserves, Shannon Forrest from Rivesci and Kylie Magner from Magners Organic Farm and Mobile Hen.  The food producers talk about growing their business through LEO supports, being nurtured by the Tipperary Food Producers organisation and the Supervalu Food Producers Programme.   Learn how Veronica grew to have a range of 250 products, how Shannon ended up on Facebook's European small business campaign and how self confessed soil nerd Kylie is determined to produce nutritionally dense food with high welfare that has a positive impact environmentally and socially.Veronica Molloy - https://crossoguepreserves.com/Shannon Forrest - https://rivesci.ie/Kylie Magner - https://www.magnersfarm.com/Tipperary Food Producers Network - https://www.tipperaryfoodproducers.ie/Supervalu Food Academy - https://supervalu.ie/real-people/food-academy-programme.You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel or follow them on Twitter @LEOTipperary.  You can talk to The Business Fairy on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast 

In this episode Aisling talks to Conall O'Morain about the PR game, his work at the Media Group and his journey to becoming an Irish national broadcasting legend and advocate for small businesses.  Conall was RTE's first ever Business Correspondent.   He then took a hiatius - spending 8 years as a stockbroker before returning to broadcasting The Sunday Business Show on Today FM for thirteen years.   Since September 2020 he has co-hosted That Great Business Show podcast with Ireland rugby legend and entrepreneur, Jamie Heaslip.  Along the way he has sat at boardroom tables with Goldman Sachs and had a ring side seat for the incredible business battle between titans Tony O'Reilly and Denis O'Brien.   An initiative of Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.#TheSMECommunityPodcastYou can find Tipperary Local Enterprise Office on Twitter at @TipperaryLEOPresented by Aisling HurleyProduced by The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency Ltd. (https://thebusinessfairy.ie)Twitter:  @tbfcentralContact That Great Business Show podcast on Twitter @TeamGBS1You can get in touch with Conall via Twitter  on @ConallOM or via his website at mediagroup.ie.

Learn how some businesses are focusing on sustainability, turning their business environmentally friendly and even venturing into the circular economy.This episode Aisling is joined by Noel Heffernan, EaPI & Chairperson of Tipperary Green Business Network.  Noel is the founder of EaPI, based in Cahir, Co. Tipperary. He works with clients giving management support, training, and independent auditing. The focus is on reducing resource and other costs across all aspects of running a business to reduce negative impacts on the environment and improve efficiencies.  He has worked across various sectors, principally the dairy and meat industries with experience in production management, food safety and quality, R&D, environmental improvement, H&S, training, and LEAN.She is  also joined by Michael McEniry, the Director, NRGE.  Based in Lattin, Co. Tipperary. NRGE is involved in the compliance management of more than 30 EPA licensed Pig and Poultry facilities. Projects include the recovery of the manure produced on the facilities as organic fertilizer with the necessary reporting, record keeping environmental management. NRGE also recovers sludges from food processors recovering it as fertilizer. The company has been involved in the development of the Anaerobic Digestion sector for the past 15 years.  You can get in touch with Noel at tgbn.ie  You can reach Michael on nrge.ieYou can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, @TipperaryLEO.  You can talk to us using on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast 

BREXIT …... less than 50 days to go and counting….. Boris Johnson is self isolating so we have another added wrinkle.  The main issues outstanding seem to be Fisheries, governance and ensuring a level playing field according to Minister Simon Coveney.  The UK chief negotiator David Frost says ‘they're not in a good place' ……Meanwhile the rest of us wait…. *This episode was recorded on the 21st of November 2020 as BREXIT negotiations were still ongoing.This episode I am joined by Ronan McDonnell of The Logistics Consultants.  They specialise in all aspects of logistics and supply chain management. He has extensive consulting experience with exporters across the island of Ireland, providing advice in relation to various transport modes, import/export procedures, inventory management, etc.  Since 2017, he has worked with agencies including InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland and LEO's on Brexit initiatives, assisting a diverse range of companies preparing for the post-Brexit environment. You can get in touch with Ronan at  www.thelogisticsconsultants.comYou can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel or follow them on Twitter @TipperaryLEO.  You can talk to The Business Fairy on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast or https://thebusinessfairy.ie

How did a lady from Capetown end up in Tipperary and how did a transition year student enterprise turn into a real business that ended up doing business with one of the biggest farming conglomerates in the world?  Bronwyn April travelled from Cape Town South Africa to work on the Student Enterprise programme being run by LEO Tipperary.  Bronwyn's background is in Social work, working specifically within the youth development sector in Southern Africa. Experience linked to this role, include working with young entrepreneurs from marginalised communities in Cape Town and supporting their personal development and wellness on their entrepreneurial journey.  Working within the University of Cape Town she formed part of the team responsible for planning, coordinating and implementing the Student Entrepreneurship Week programme on campus. J & D Engineering was founded by two teenagers, Jack O'Meara and Daniel Ruddy.  The business started as part of a project on the Student Enterperise Programme and is now a real business that counts Glanbia as one of their stockists.  You can find out more about the Student Enterprise Programme by contacting LEO Tipperary on Twitter @TipperaryLEO.  You can reach Handy Hose Holder on Instagram @handyhoseholder and Twitter @hosehandy - handyhoseholder@gmail.com.You can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL   or email us info@tbf.ieUsing the #TheSMEcommunitypodcast

Meet the real life Harvey Specter (yes it's a woman - and if you haven't seen the Netflix series Suits, where have you been?   Grab the nearest sofa).   Wendy Doyle is the founder of a firm of solicitors that specialises in the SME sector.  She is also a Registered trade mark attorney with the  Irish Patents Office and a  tutor within the Law Society Professional Practice courses.Previous to her life as a female entrepreneur, she worked for one of the ‘Big 4' corporate firms in the city.  She now brings that skillset to the small business community from her base in County Wicklow,  and in this podcast she covers all the latest hot topics for SME owners including; bringing your staff back to work after Covid19, avoiding ending in in the Work Relations Commission and how to go about Intellectual Property rights for an startup or small business on a budget,      You can contact Wendy  Doyle via her website which is https://wdsolicitors.ie/, or via the company Twitter account @wdsolicitorYou can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL    Using the #TheSMEcommunitypodcast

Rosemary Kearney - making GDPR accessibleA ruling in the European Court of Justice last week means the companies could now be liable for passing information to Facebook via the Facebook like button on their website (yes really).  What are the implications of this and how does a small business cope with GDPR.  If you are not sure what GDPR is or what you are really supposed to do, this is the podcast for you. Rosemary Kearney is the founder of RMDK Consultancy which specialises in everything GDPR and data protection related.  This includes bespoke, specialist data protection services for SME's to develop and maintain robust data protection policies, practices and structures.    She spent nearly 20 years working in the Community and Voluntary sector, first as a front-line worker and then in management to support those most vulnerable in society.   She was drawn to specialise in data protection as a specialty due to its strong grounding in human rights legislation.   You can contact Rosemary  via her website which is http://www.rmdkconsultancy.ie/ or via the company Twitter account @rmdkconsultancyThis episode is a special edition produced by The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency.  You can reach us on https://thebusinessfairy.ie or chat to us on our social media platforms @tbfcentral using the #TheSMECommunityPodcast

Ever wondered what is Qualitative research and how it works to inform companies such as Kellogs, Cadburys and Yakult?    Meet Robin Challis, the man who has conducted research for each of these companies.  Robin is a specialist in qualitative market research.   Along the way learn how voodoo became the value proposition for a rum company and what Aisling's curry and chips dinner says about her!Qualitative Research is primarily exploratory research. It is used to gain an understanding of underlying reasons, opinions, and motivations. It provides insights into the problem(s) or helps to develop ideas, or hypotheses, for potential quantitative research.You can contact Robin at twitter -@qualitative.ie and Aisling at @tbfcentral.

As we enter the double digits for the SME Community Podcast, we look back on our first five episodes from Local Enterprise Week 2020, and answer some common business questions our listeners have been asking that we covered during our first week in action!What Kind Of Help Can The Enterprise Board Give Your BusinessBuilding Value Proposition with Business Model CanvassesWhat Exactly are Economics?What is MicrofinanceWhat is Mortgage Switching?How to deal with doubt in starting a businessYou can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL  For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

Have you ever wondered how to bring your business, or part of it online?  From something as simple as automating emails and taking paying online right up to fully fledged training courses hosted on Learning Management Systems, in this week's episode Johnny Beirne gives lots of tips  on  tools and techniques for bringing your business online.Johnny has been successfully creating and launching online courses since 2013.  He has helped some of Ireland's high profile trainers, coaches and public speakers create and launch their own online training business.  He has recently written a book, Say it once. Sell it Often‘ which details a simple and effective 9-step framework for producing, promoting and selling online courses and programmes.     You can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL  You can find Johnny  at  johnnybeirne.comAnd You can talk to Tipperary Local Enterprise Office on Instagram and Twitter at @LEOTipperary.  For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

In today's episode sales expert Terry Harmer talks about Finding New Markets during Covid 19, learning from bank robbers and what tools you can utilise to find those markets .    Terry is a Member of the Institute of Training & Development, a Fellow of the Sales Institute of Ireland, a Member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, and holds qualifications  in Business  Administration.  He works with several LEO's, Enterprise Ireland, Boston Scientific, Bank of Ireland, CIF, Johnson & Johnson and many more.   He is an expert in training companies to excel in their Sales, Customer Service, Communications, Teambuilding, Leadership, and People Management.    During the podcast Aisling and Terry discuss using a PESTLE analysis.  You can download a free PESTLE analysis tool from thebusinessfairy.ie/podcast/finding-new-markets-during-covi19  Thanks to the team at Tipperary LEO especially Ita Horan and Madeline Ryan. You can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL  You can find Terry at NLC Training and   via Tipperary Local Enterprise OfficeAnd You can find Tipperary Local Enterprise Office on Twitter at @TipperaryLEOFor the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

Have you heard all the ads about Microfinance Ireland but are not sure how it works, or whether it's for your business or how to go about applying?  Meet their Chief Executive Garrett Stokes who will explain what type of business they support, how to apply and tips on the best approach to take. Garrett joined Microfinance Ireland as its Chief Executive in May 2016.  During that time the business has grown rapidly, supporting microenterprises across Ireland.  Prior to joining MFI he worked in Bank of Ireland, where he had over 20 years of senior management experience, up to and including Board level. During a diverse career, he held a range of senior management positions including; Chief Operating Officer Retail Banking Ireland, Head of Group Change Management and Managing Director of First Rate Enterprises. He has global banking experience, with extensive experience of the SME sector. Garrett is a Chartered Secretary, a Fellow of the Institute of Bankers and an alumni of Colombia Business School, New York. You can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL    You can contact Microfinance Ireland  at https://microfinanceireland.ie/application-process/For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

You might be considering making changes to your business but not sure where to start.  In this episode we look at ways to approach pivoting your business.  Geraldine Lavin is a learning and education consultant providing programme design, delivery and evaluation services on topics such as SME business development, innovation, customer experience management and strategy.    She has worked with a range of business and learning support organisations including Tangent, Trinity's Ideas Workspace, the DCU Ryan Academy, Dublin LEO, SOLAS, and CUDA.  She has also lectured and completed projects in several countries so who better to discuss pivoting, innovation, upskilling and unlearning with?You can chat to us on @TBFCENTRAL    You can contact Geraldine on Twitter at @GeraldineLavin.This episode is a special edition produced by The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency.  You can reach us on https://thebusinessfairy.ie or chat to us on our social media platforms @tbfcentral using the #TheSMECommunityPodcast

In this episode designer Victoria Mary Clarke talks art, how she was inspired by friend Johnny Depp and fashion designer Bella Freud, hanging out in kiddies art departments and dealing with depression.  A deeply honest and inspirational account of going from depression to designing wearable art for a successful and growing business.  Strap in and hit the play button. You can reach Victoria on https://victoriamaryclarkeangels.com and on Instagram at @victoriamaryclarke.  This episode is a special edition produced by The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency.  You can reach us on https://thebusinessfairy.ie or chat to us on our social media platforms @tbfcentral using the #TheSMECommunityPodcast

With all the talk and focus on COVID19 we decided to do a special edition of the podcast to try help business owners, and people generally,  cope with what's happening in the current economic climate. If your levels of  anxiety and stress are on overload, this is the episode for you.  Play on for some great tips and tools.In this episode psychologist Deborah Byrne talks us through coping with anxiety, depression and stress management etc.  Deborah has widely written on the subject of resilience and  is also the author of the book ‘The Building Blocks of Self Care'.   You can find some great resources on Deborah's website https://deborahbyrnepsychologyservices.com.  This episode is a special edition produced by The Business Fairy Digital Marketing Agency.  You can reach us on https://thebusinessfairy.ie or chat to us on our social media platforms @tbfcentral using the #TheSMECommunityPodcast

Today we are celebrating women in business for International Women's Day 2020, a global day celebrating the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. The day also marks a call to action for accelerating women's equality. To close off Enterprise Week here in Tipperary, we're celebrating women's achievements with some absolutely amazing female entrepreneurs. We have Marriane Murphy Cooney, a fashion designer, Geraldine Gleeson who runs Diesel Injectors Services in Cashel and Martina Hennesy, mortgage advisor turned tech entrepreneur. Listen today and close out Local Enterprise Week with a bang!For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

You may have heard us mention the LEAN programme in episode 1 and wondered what it is.  The original LEAN model was developed from the 1930's  Toyota system 'the Toyota way' or Toyota Production System.  Toyota were the first to look at ways to maximise efficiency in the. manufacturing process.In this episode we talk to the Queen of LEAN, Allyson English from JigsawVAE Consulting.  Learn what the LEAN system is, how it is used by all size firms from micro to SME and how it has saved thousands of euros for those businesses who have implemented it. You can get a copy of the book mentioned in the podcast, 'LEAN Implementation in Micro and Small Enterprises Book of Cases 2020', from your local Enterprise Office or order online from Enterprise Ireland.For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

Most people have a vague awareness of economics but we don't think about it on a daily basis, or how it impacts our lives.  Say the word 'economists' and people's eyes tend to glaze over.  Well not anymore.  In this podcast two economic giants (Jim Power Chief Economist at Aviva Ireland and Patrick Mullane Senior Economist with the Bank of Ireland) bring economics to life.  Learn what an economist does, what the outlook for Tipperary and Ireland is and what you should be focusing on for your business to future-proof it in the short term. For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

Today countless new innovative business models are emerging with entirely new industries forming as old ones crumble.  Upstarts are challenging the old guard, some of whom are really struggling to re-invent themselves.  One tool used to help with all of this is the Business Model Canvas.  In this episode Aisling chats to Rosemarie Ward and Aidan Shine of South East BIC about their Business Model Canvas workshop, and how the business model works for small business owners.  We also talk to female entrepreneur Marian Kennedy of A New Mum and how she used the canvas to pivot her business to success.  For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

In this episode, Aisling talks to Assistant Head of Enterprise Ita Horan and Training Co-ordinator Madeline Ryan of Tipperary Local Enterprise Office. If you've ever wondered what Enterprise Week is, and what it can do for your business, this is the episode for you! You will also learn about the services and help available to your business year-round. Your local LEO is your one stop shop for help and advice in starting and scaling a business. For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryThis podcast is produced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency

Launching on March 4th, SME Community Podcast is a show bringing you real conversations from real business people. Come back soon and listen to our first episode with us!The SME Community is a podcast from the Tipperary Local Enterprise Office (LEO).For the latest in business news, training and mentoring available for businesses located in County Tipperary visit: https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Ask your Google Assistant or Alexa for the news from Tipperary Local Enterprise Office.Twitter: @leotipperaryFacebook: Facebook.com/localenterpriseofficetipperaryProduced by TBF Digital Marketing Agency