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The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 7 - James StewartIn this uplifting episode, we speak to James Stewart of the Fingal-based Celtic Candles. James shares some brilliant insights on developing your business and his experience of why people will decide to do business with you.
2021-07-2931 min
The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 6 - Ann McGeeIn this motivational episode, we speak to Ann McGee, Founder, MD at MIAS Pharma, about her business journey and the insights that have helped her develop her service-based enterprise.
2021-07-2224 min
The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 5 - Ian HunterIn this episode, we speak to the Director of Pavilions Shopping Centre, Ian Hunter, about the business of retail and the key to achieving success. Getting the basics right, listening to your customers, and creating memorable experiences are just some of Ian's excellent tips in this inspiring episode.
2021-07-1530 min
The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 4 - Donnacha LearyIn this episode, we speak to Donnacha Neary, Founder and Managing Director of Sonica, an award-winning construction and state-of-the-art office fit-out company. Fingal-based Sonica has earned a stellar reputation as the company of choice for some of the world’s biggest brands, including Hubspot, Indeed, GSK, Diageo and many more. Donnacha shares his start-up experience how this has culminated in the success of Sonica and the creation of their flagship HQ, First Landings, in Skerries.
2021-07-0826 min
The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 3 - Jeanne MahonyIn this episode, we talk to Jeanne Mahony, Co-founder of Hope Beer,
about what it takes to start a craft beer brewing company. A value-packed interview with plenty of tips to inspire entrepreneurs at all stages of business.
2021-07-0131 min
The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 2 - Tom KeoghIn this episode, we talk to Tom Keogh on how they transitioned from selling potatoes from the family farm to creating the phenomenally successful brand, Keoghs Crisps. Tom explains the challenges they encountered and shares the learnings that will benefit anyone starting in business today.
2021-06-2429 min
The Fingal Business PodcastSeries 2, episode 1 - Lorraine HeskinIn this episode, we talk to the Founder and CEO of Gourmet Food Parlour Lorraine Heskin, who shares some excellent insights and advice about starting and growing a successful business. Gourmet Food Parlour was awarded Best Managed Company in the Deloitte Best Managed Companies Awards Programme in 2019 and 2020.
2021-06-1827 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 7: HR and Leadership in Changing TimesIn today's episode, we're talking about HR and leadership in changing times with our featured expert and MD of The HR Suite, Caroline McEnery.
About Our Featured Expert:
Caroline McEnery, Managing Director of The HR Suite and HR and Employment Law Expert. Caroline is a former member of the Low Pay Commission and is also an adjudicator in the Work Place Relations Commission. Top trainer and presenter, keynote speaker, expert investigator, mediator, WRC Adjudication Officer, and owner of The HR Suite. She has also completed a Masters in Human Resources at the University of Limerick; s...
2021-04-1519 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 6: The Do’s and Don'ts of Website DesignThis episode is all about the Dos and Don’ts of website design with the Director of Digital Marketing and Strategy at Digital Insights, Keith Feighery.
About Our Featured Expert:
Keith is a leading Digital Marketer with over 15 years of experience creating digital marketing programmes, developing enterprise software applications, and building successful online retail businesses. Keith is currently Director of Digital Marketing and Strategy with Dublin-based agency and consultancy Digital Insights. Keith is a leading corporate trainer in Digital Marketing and lectures with Ireland’s premier Business College, Trinity College Dublin.
For more informa...
2021-04-0834 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 5: The Green Platform; Thinking Differently about this New Normal.In this episode, we cover how you can think differently about the new Normal with Motivational Speaker and Author of The Green Platform, Declan Coyle.
About Our Featured Expert:
Declan is a director of Andec and one of Ireland's most internationally experienced Leadership Training & Development consultants. He is also much sought after as a Conference Keynote speaker. He has delivered specialist programmes on leadership, management, sales, and organisational development to clients in Ireland, the UK, Holland, Germany, France, Hungary, Ukraine, USA, Hong Kong, Thailand, The Philippines, Korea, Vietnam, China, and Australia. His unique use of tools such...
2021-04-0137 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 4: How to Network like a ProIn today’s episode, we’re sharing networking tips as we discuss the power of networking for your business with our featured expert Wendy Stunt.
About Wendy Stunt:
Wendy Stunt is a Managing Partner of Aster Connects, the foundation of which is based on the power of networking. Good business connectors are a unique set of people who always seem to know how to help, or if they can't, they know someone who can, and they quickly put you in touch with them.
Wendy is also Director of Go...
2021-03-2427 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 3: Legally Sound - Simple Tips to Safeguard your BusinessIn this episode, we’re sharing valuable tips on how to be legally sound in your business with our featured expert and principal solicitor at Boland Law, Grace Boland
Grace Boland is the principal solicitor of Boland Law. She is a very
experienced commercial solicitor who has advised companies of all sizes
in various markets, including financial services, food, catering
services, facilities management, property services, retail outlets, and
aviation. Having worked in large organisations and now being a business
owner, she understands businesses' pressures. She provides plain Engli...
2021-03-1823 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 2: Marketing your Professional Services BusinessMarketing your Professional Services Business
In this episode, we’re sharing expert advice on how to market a professional service business with our featured guest and founder of Marketing Clever, Mary Cloonan.
Mary Cloonan, founder of Marketing Clever, is a virtual head of marketing for her clients. With over 20 years experience she enjoys working with ambitious professional services firms, businesses and organisations keen to grow and use a clear and clever marketing tactics to align and integrate goals with strategy. Engagements vary from half day workshops a few times a year to long running weekly arrangement...
2021-03-1123 min
The Fingal Business PodcastEpisode 1: Behind the Scenes with Catherine FulvioIn this episode, we go behind the scenes with celebrity Chef and Founder of Ballyknocken Cookery School, Catherine Fulvio, who shares her business perspective and valuable advice on using social media for PR, building confidence, and overcoming business overwhelm in challenging times.
About Catherine Fulvio
Daytime Emmy nominated chef Catherine Fulvio is the founder of the award-winning Ballyknocken Cookery School at her family farm and home in County Wicklow. She is the author of six multi-award-winning cookbooks and presenter of many TV shows, which have featured on RTE, BBC, Amazon Prime, and Netflix. Her current TV shows i...
2021-03-0322 min