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AIBF Business Talk is an original podcast brought to you by the All-Ireland Business Foundation. In each episode we talk to innovators, entrepreneurs and leaders to bring you practical lessons and actionable insights that you can apply to your business and in your daily life.
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Friday Feb 25, 2022
Friday Feb 25, 2022
Data has the power to transform your business.
Accurate real-time data empowers business leaders to make decisions based on facts, trends, and statistics.
But with so much information out there, it can be difficult to sift through the noise and get the information you need to make the best decisions for your business.
This week on AIBF Business Talk, our CEO Elaine Carroll spoke to David Noone of Access Hospitality - a Business All-Star Accredited software solutions company based in Galway.
Access Hospitality helps operators in the hospitality and care sectors to reduce costs, improve staff engagement & deliver better guest experiences.
David spoke to Elaine about the power of numbers in his business and the importance of networking & establishing strong relationships…
We were delighted to welcome David onto the show and wish to thank him for contributing his insights.
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
Saturday Feb 19, 2022
For those of us who aren’t comfortable with public speaking, presentations can be terrifying…
You may have the best ideas in the world - but they’re not worth a penny if you can’t communicate them effectively.
To shake off some of the anxieties around presentations Elaine spoke to Fiona Walsh of Imagine Coaching.
Fiona is a Microsoft Master Instructor and has helped countless entrepreneurs and corporate professionals to improve their presentations through Imagine Coaching’s PowerPoint training and design service.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk Fiona shared her presentation do’s and dont’s for an un-missable episode
We were honoured to welcome Fiona onto the show and we are proud to support the brilliant work she does through Imagine Coaching.
Friday Feb 11, 2022
Friday Feb 11, 2022
A recent Renderforest Survey found that videos helped businesses increase their brand awareness by 70%; Traffic by 51% and sales by 34%.
SMEs are using video to grow with huge success - but many others are missing out…
Some believe they can’t afford it. Others don’t see the benefit for their brand or business.
To dispel some of the myths and misconceptions Elaine spoke to video experts Ben Colwell & Eoghan Ryan of Rubberduck, a Dublin-based video production company that creates engaging, entertaining brand content that people want to watch.
They offered some fascinating insights into the world of video production and offered practical advice for the leaders of businesses of all sizes who want to learn and improve on video.
Rubberduck have been recognised with Business All-Star Accreditation for two consecutive years and we are proud to host them on this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk.
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Friday Feb 04, 2022
Marketing can be a scary word for many entrepreneurs and business leaders - particularly those with small or new businesses.
That’s why Lynda Bolger of Flag Lane Marketing developed an easy to follow marketing framework to help her clients connect with their audience, influence them and subsequently grow in sales.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Lynda shared with Elaine her top marketing tips for SMEs and their leaders who are operating on a tight budget.
Having worked with a diverse range of businesses - Lynda understands the needs of the SME.
She understands what drives them, challenges them and best of all, how she can partner with them to produce amazing marketing results.
The AIBF would like to thank Lynda for sharing her valuable tips and advice with our listeners.
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Friday Jan 28, 2022
Kevin Grant is the Director of The Green Office, a second generation family run business specialising in sustainable office supplies for businesses.
The Green Office help their customers to make more environmentally conscious choices when they are buying their business and office supplies.
The Grants have been in the business for almost 30 years and run an ethical company that puts their customers' needs front and centre.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine sat down with Kevin to discover what simple changes your business can make to become more environmentally friendly.
Tune in to discover Kevin’s list of the everyday office products that have sustainable - and often cheaper - alternatives.
The Green Office recently achieved Business All-Star accreditation for the third year in a row in recognition of its impact on sustainability in the office supplies sector. The Green Office deliver to businesses of all sizes and home users nationwide and their full range can be seen on www.greenoffice.ie.
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Thursday Jan 20, 2022
Danielle McSorley is the Founder and Managing Director of DMC Consultancy - an award-winning Digital Marketing Company that specialises in Bespoke Build Website & App Development and Social Media Management.
Danielle has vast knowledge and experience in the running of many businesses in many different sectors, from start-up companies to well-established firms.
She provides one on one consultations with start-ups, empowering clients to get their business on the right track, covering everything from business plans and projections to website development and digital marketing.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Danielle shared her smart marketing tips for SMEs with Elaine.
Danielle has been recognised as a Master Practitioner by the All-Ireland Business Foundation thanks to her continued growth & development in the field of entrepreneurship.
She is a trusted source who moves and inspires people with innovative ideas, she turns ideas into reality and knows and shows how to replicate her success.
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Friday Jan 14, 2022
Krystle Foley is the founder of Fusion Digital, a talented team of designers, programmers, marketing, and strategic specialists.
Fusion’s vision is to help you to promote your brand and beat the competition.
Their focused approach is based on delivering results through innovative, long-term strategies to achieve growth and success for you and for your business.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Fusion Founder Krystle Foley to learn how she helps her clients to grow and promote their business effectively.
Krystle has been recognised as Master Practitioner in Digital Strategy by the AIBF due to her continued growth & contribution to the industry.
Krystle is a trusted source who moves and inspires people with innovative ideas, she turns ideas into reality and knows and shows how to replicate her success.
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Friday Jan 07, 2022
Aidan McCarthy is the founder of SmartBiz, an Irish print management company who have emerged as a leading light in the Managed Print and Office Technology sectors.
The company specialises in the design, instalation, management and servicing of a full range of print related hardware & software.
Alan established the business almost 20 years ago, but regrets not setting up even sooner...
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk he tells our host Elaine Carroll exactly why. He also drops some wonderful pearls of wisdom for budding entrepreneurs.
SmartBiz has achieved three consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations in recognition of their contribution to quality and standards in the Managed Print and Office Technology sectors.
The business has also been recognised for its conduct in the areas of trust, performance and customer-centricity.
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Friday Dec 24, 2021
Ronan Galvin the founder of the iconic Creamery Cafe situated opposite the scenic promenade in Salthill, Co. Galway.
Over the past 18 years, Ronan has built the cafe into a thriving business, which he operates alongside numerous restaurants and mobile catering operations in other areas of Galway.
Through his vast experience in the catering and hospitality industry, Ronan has developed a keen understanding of the building blocks for success.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine unearths Ronan’s insights on how to generate confidence and conviction in business.
The Creamery Cafe has achieved two consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations in recognition of its contribution to quality and standards in the hospitality industry.
The business has also been recognised for its conduct in the areas of trust, performance and customer-centricity.
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Thursday Dec 23, 2021
Jeanette Delahunty is the founder of TSK Academy Ltd, an innovative service that improves the lives of neurodiverse individuals through the delivery of training programmes for frontline workers.
TSK’s training programmes have helped hundreds of Special Needs Assistants, Teachers, Foster Carers, and other professionals to understand complex needs and to develop strategies to manage distressing behaviours.
The innovative company also offers neurodiversity consultancy and supports organisational change to become inclusive in their hiring processes and workplace cultures to accept, acknowledge and embrace neurodiverse individuals into their organisation.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to Jeanette Delahunty about the story behind her brilliant business.
TSK Academy Ltd has achieved two consecutive Business All-Star Accreditations and Jeanette has recently been recognised as an All-Star Master Practitioner.