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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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Thursday Aug 18, 2022
Thursday Aug 18, 2022
The R-word is on everyone's lips at the moment...
Whether or not we're headed for tough economic times, Alison Mc Murtrie of Idunn Consultancy believes there’s always an opportunity for growth.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, she revealed some amazing growth tips and strategies
that you can start implementing today to achieve real sustainable growth.
Through Idunn, Alison has helped thousands of Irish entrepreneurs and leaders to grow and scale their businesses through sound advice based on vast personal experience.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation is proud to support and endorse Alison’s work.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank her for sharing her advice with our listeners.
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Thursday Aug 11, 2022
Access to affordable, healthy school meals is fast becoming a reality for Irish students thanks to our amazing All-Stars at The Lunch Bag.
More than 30,000 school children are being empowered to make healthy food choices every day through the use of The Lunch Bag’s healthy school meal delivery service.
The business recently announced the creation of 100 new jobs amid plans to expand their service to provide hot lunches to schools to Deise schools.
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with company co-founder Ger Killian who took her on a tour of the wonderful business.
Listen in to hear Ger’s fascinating thoughts on growth, sustainability and youth empowerment.
The AIBF is delighted to support and endorse the fantastic work being done by The Lunch Bag’s All-Star Team.
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Thursday Aug 04, 2022
Teamwork - as the saying goes - makes the dream work.
And it’s one that Cork man Eamonn Harty has taken to heart.
Thanks to his focus on teamwork (coupled with an award winning tapas menu) Eamonn has developed his family bar & restaurant business into a household name
In this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, he spoke to Elaine about the history of the Harty family business and offered some fascinating advice on how to create an environment where customers and staff thrive.
Harty’s Bar & Restaurant in Cloyne was recently named AIBF County Cork Bar & Restaurant Of The Year by the All-Ireland Business Foundation.
The business offers fine food coupled with traditional service and customers travel from across Munster to the popular venue to celebrate birthdays, christenings, communions, weddings and everything in between.
We’re proud to support and endorse the fine work being done by Harty’s team and highly recommend a visit to their award-winning venue.
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Friday Jul 29, 2022
Creating your dream home or renovation takes time, patience and expert advice.
We can’t help you with more time or make you more patient - we can provide you with expert advice…
On this week’s episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to All-Star design and construction expert Diarmuid Keane - founder of Diarmuid Keane + Associates.
Based in Kilkee, Co. Clare, Diarmuid runs a highly skilled firm that offers expert professional services relating to architecture, engineering and building surveying.
The practice offers a wide ranging set of services to a variety of clients including homeowners, prospective homeowners, solicitors, estate agents, management companies, builders and other construction professionals among others.
Listen in to this weeks episode to learn about Diarmuid’s entrepreneurial journey and get his advice on the steps you need to take to get the home-build or renovation you deserve.
The AIBF would like to thank Diarmuid for sharing his insights with our listeners. We are proud to support and endorse his fantastic work.
Friday Jul 22, 2022
Friday Jul 22, 2022
In a nutshell, User Experience (UX) is what gives your customer a positive sense of your business.
Maintaining a laser focus on your customers’ UX gives you a fantastic shot at locking in their loyalty.
Tailor&Wolf is a premium architecture, interior design and branding company specialising in the fields of Hospitality, F&B, High-end Residential, PRS and Healthcare.
The business has made User Experience a priority for both themselves and for their clients and In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Founder Audrey Gaffney to get her winning UX tips.
Audrey also revealed her advice for growing and expanding a strong business and tips on creating a strong brand and a positive culture within your business.
Listen to her thoughts below..
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Audrey for sharing her advice with our listeners.
We look forward to our continued association with her brilliant business.
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
Thursday Jul 14, 2022
If you’re familiar with the eLearning industry - chances are The Learning Rooms is the first company that springs to mind.
A partnership approach to business has driven the expansion of the Irish digital learning company, which has built a global reputation for excellence in the delivery of technology-based training solutions.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to John Hannaway and Ryan McInnes of The Learning Rooms about how their teams create meaningful, engaging, and motivating learning experiences for an ever expanding list of clients.
The pair shared the building blocks to their global success and gave us a fascinating peek inside their experiential approach to eLearning…
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank John and Ryan for sharing their insights with our listeners.
We look forward to continuing our support for their fantastic work.
Friday Jul 08, 2022
Friday Jul 08, 2022
For the budding entrepreneur, advice from those “a bit further down the road” is invaluable.
Learning from the breakthroughs and mistakes of mentors can fast-forward your development and set you up for success.
In this special episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to the brilliant Peter Kelly, CEO of Pharmafilter Group Holdings who is overseeing the introduction of the award-winning Pharmafilter System into Ireland.
Peter shared some of his top lessons for developing a business in Ireland.
Listen to hear his advice on finding your market and understanding the dynamics within it. Establishing a strong USP and much much more…
The Pharmafilter System was recently recognised with AIBF Global Innovation Of The Year 2022 accreditation for its impact on health and safety in the medical industry.
The AIBF team would like to thank Peter and the Pharmafilter Group Holdings team, we’re proud to shine our spotlight on their important work.
Friday Jul 01, 2022
Friday Jul 01, 2022
The negative effects of Covid are still being felt by many Irish companies.
Others, however, are seeing the green shoots of new growth from fresh ideas conceived in the long winter.
In this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine caught up with Gerard de Brun, Founder & Director of Fiontar Safety Group.
Covid offered Gerard the time and space to dissect and restructure his business to create a detailed plan full of exciting new ideas and opportunities for growth.
Gerard spoke to Elaine about the importance of taking time to develop fresh perspectives on everyday problems and revealed exciting plans including the impending launch of a new health & safety app that will make life easier for both his clients and his staff.
Established in 2012, Fiontar Group provides outsourced Health, Safety Environmental & Quality services delivered by a dynamic, industry-leading team.
The AIBF are proud to support and endorse their fantastic work.
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Thursday Jun 16, 2022
Your financial life is like a jigsaw.
To complete the picture, you have to have all the pieces and see how they fit together…
SYS Group have built a thriving business by helping their clients to create a high-definition picture of the lives they want to live.
And in this episode of AIBF Business Talk, SYS Group CEO Tony Delaney revealed 5 powerful tips to help you bring that picture to life.
By taking a holistic view of your finances, SYS Group empower their clients to take control of their finances and consciously create their futures.
The AIBF would like to thank Tony for sharing his brilliant advice with our listeners. We are proud to be associated with the talented team at SYS Group.
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Thursday Jun 09, 2022
Three generations of Nolans have built the family’s coach hire business.
Founded in the late 40s by Jimmy Nolan, the company is a thriving modern enterprise that has embraced innovation and change.
But growth and change is rarely straightforward.
And In this weeks episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine spoke to General Manager of Nolan Coaches Garrett O’Toole about the company’s journey, and the lessons and technologies that have lead to progress.
The All-Ireland Business Foundation would like to thank Garrett for sharing his insights with the our listeners.
We are proud to support and endorse the Nolan Coaches brand.