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ThinkBusiness.ie, powered by Bank of Ireland, has been created for Irish business owners and managers who are seeking information, resources and help on a range of business topics. It provides practical, actionable information and guidance on starting, growing and running a business. It offers guides, tools, templates, checklists and a wealth of other content tailored to meet the needs of Irish business owners and managers. It also showcases case studies, with insights, tips and advice from Irish start-up entrepreneurs and business owners. Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.URL: www.thinkbusinessTwitter: @thinkbusinessieLinkedIn: ThinkBusiness.ieFacebook: ThinkBusiness.ie
Episodes
256 episodes
Episode 256 - Barry and Fergal Doyle, The Arboretum
We talk to brothers Barry and Fergal Doyle about how the lifestyle and gardening business that was started by their mother in Carlow in the 1970s has grown to become a €14m a year business. They talk about sustainability and how the business ha...
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Episode 255 - Anthony Gallagher of Petstop
We talk to Anthony Gallagher of Petstop who celebrated 30 years in business year who opened his 14th retail outlet in Rathmines. He talks about how he started the business originally to sell it but instead grew a scaling firm that is also a for...
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Episode 255
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Episode 254 - Crystel Robbins Rynne, HRLocker on the digital future of HR
We talk to HRLocker’s Crystel Robbins Rynne about the prevailing trends in HR and how the Clare-born tech business is helping SMEs and corporate firms navigate the digital future.
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Episode 254
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Episode 253 - Kevin McPartlan, Fuels for Ireland
We talk to Kevin McPartlan, CEO of Fuels for Ireland, about how the fuel sector is actually the lynchpin of Ireland’s transition to green energy, arguing in favour of new fuels like hydrotreated vegetable oil and low-carbon liquid fuels. The se...
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Episode 253
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Episode 252 - Ciaran Murray, OLAS Foundation
We talk to Ciarán Murray from Olas, a seasoned veteran of the blockchain industry and a former employee of BSkyB, about what does the future hold for Ireland’s local media sector. He argues that local media serves as a cornerstone of community ...
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Episode 251 - Assessing the impact of Trump's tariffs on the Irish and European Economy
We talk to Bank of Ireland chief economist Conall Mac Coille who looks at the likely impact on the Irish economy of tariffs enacted by the Trump administration in the United States. He also assesses what could happen if punitive tariffs are pla...
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Episode 250 - Interview with Derek Reilly from NEVO and Derek Kavanagh from Bank of Ireland
It emerged recently that Partsol, a business with the potential to upset the existing Gen AI applecart, is to locate its global HQ in Dublin and plans to create up to 60 new jobs in its first year. We talk to the CEO of Partsol Dr Darryl Willia...
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Episode 249 - Dr Darryl Williams, CEO, Partsol
It emerged recently that Partsol, a business with the potential to upset the existing Gen AI applecart, is to locate its global HQ in Dublin and plans to create up to 60 new jobs in its first year. We talk to the CEO of Partsol Dr Darryl Willia...
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Episode 248 - Alan Andrews, Old Barracks Coffee/Guji Coffee
We speak with Alan Andrews, founder of the Old Barracks Coffee Roastery and the Guji Coffee Chain about his ambition to make Limerick Ireland’s coffee capital and his plans for expansion. The business is scaling and will be approaching 60 staff...
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Episode 248
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Episode 247 - Liam Cronin, CEO, RDI Hub
Killorglin County Kerry-based innovation centre RDI Hub recently marked its fifth anniversary and within that relatively short period of time has seen more than €250m invested in its start-ups and has created 430 high-quality local jobs. We tal...
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Episode 246 - Lucy Ryan and John Doyle, Bank of Ireland
As well as supporting the Backyard at Blas na hEireann, Bank of Ireland’s experts recently mentored some of the winners from the Blas na hEireann Best Newcomers category in areas of sustainability and fundamentals of business. We spoke to Lucy ...
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Episode 246
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Episode 245 - Loretta Dignam, Menopause Hub
Leading menopause expert Loretta Dignam has become the only Irishwoman honoured in the first-ever Forbes 50 over 50 global list of trailblazingwomen.Dignam founded the Menopause Hub – Ireland’s first and only dedicatedmenopause ...
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Episode 245
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Episode 244 - Claire Hanrahan, Irish Pensions & Finance
We talk to Claire Hanrahan, managing director of pensions business IPF which is blazing a trail in terms of women leadership at both executive and board-level. The business is an outlier in terms of equality and empowering all staff- male and f...
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Episode 244
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Episode 243 - Eugene Garrihy, Founder, Dublin Bay Cruises
We speak to the owner of the iconic St Bridget vessel Eugene Garrihy of Dublin Bay Tours. Faced with a choice between buying a new boat or committing to a more sustainable path, Garrihy chose the latter and embraced the circular economy. He dec...
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Episode 242 - Luke Joyce, Founder, WindowCleaner.ie
We speak with entrepreneur Luke Joyce about his growing venture TheCleaningCompany.ie which he started armed with only his grandmother’s Toyota Yaris, a bucket and a squeegee. The business is now expanding nationwide driven by year-on-year 100 ...
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Episode 242
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Episode 241 - Joe Quirke, GoCar
We talk to Joe Quirke, head of GoCar in Ireland, about what’s happening in terms of transport in Ireland. GoCar has been a prominent contributor to Ireland's car-sharing landscape, with a fleet of over 1,100 vehicles nationwide. Launched with t...
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Episode 241
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Episode 240 - Richard Tierney, CEO, St Patrick's Festival
We speak with Richard Tierney, CEO of the Dublin St Patrick’s Festival. The St Patrick’s Festival is the biggest celebration of Irish arts, culture and creativity worldwide and its impact is astonishing. In 2024, it delivered an overall media r...
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Episode 240
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Episode 239 - James Lenehan, Founder, Early Table
The restaurant industry in Ireland has been facing significant challenges over the past few years, with rising costs and tax constraints being the main factors. Since its soft launch in 2023, Early Table has connected over 34,000 active members...
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Episode 239
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20:55
Episode 238 - Sean Glynn, Chief Learning Officer, Wriggle
Sean Glynn, chief learning officer at Irish tech firm Wriggle, talks about how the business is reshaping the school classroom as we know it through clever learning through digital devices. Uniquely the business employs Irish teachers to develop...
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Episode 238
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Episode 237 - Tomas Sercovich, CEO, Business In The Community
Three in five Irish consumers are more likely to support businesses committed to climate and nature. That’s according to Business in the Community Ireland CEO Tomás Sercovich. To help businesses navigate their sustainability challenges, Busine...
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Episode 237
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Episode 236 - Ronan Murdock, Grinds 360
Founded by experienced secondary school grinds teacher Ronan Murdock and serial entrepreneur Brendan Kavanagh, Grinds 360 was born out of a desire to address gaps in the traditional grinds system and transform the current education landscape. W...
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Episode 236
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Episode 235 - Evelyn Moynihan, CEO Of Kilkenny Group
Kilkenny Group CEO Evelyn Moynihan talks about how the Irish design and fashion retailer became a beacon of innovation and e-commerce during the pandemic and how this drove the company’s momentum as the world reopened. She discusses the Group’s...
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Episode 234 - Johnny O'Callaghan, Taxplanner.ie
Johnny O’Callaghan of Taxplanner.ie discusses how he helps individuals and families in Ireland navigate the complexities of Capital Acquisitions Tax (CAT) - commonly known as Gift Tax or Inheritance Tax. His ambition is to ensure his new online...
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Episode 233 - Jake Moore, ESET
A ransomware epidemic threatens to engulf Irish SMEs. Not only that but the rise of AI and deepfakes means businesses can be fooled into costly fraud and phishing attacks. Speaking ahead of the IRISSCON 2024 conference on the 6th of November, J...
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