From the manufacturing industries to tech and finance, innovation in business is revolutionising every area of our lives. Meet the extraordinary business men and women from the Premier County who are leading the charge.Hosted by Tipperary Local Enterprise Office and presented by Aisling Hurley (The Business Fairy), The SME Community is a series of candid, inspiring and sometimes funny conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, and business people from all industries. These are stories of su ...
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MASTERING MARKETING FOR RETAIL SUCCESS WITH EIMEAR DWAN
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The retail landscape and customer behaviours, both online and in stores, have dramatically shifted over the past few years, placing significant demands upon retailers. They are having to innovate faster and increase buyer engagement while also finding significant operational efficiencies and addressing sustainability goals. This episode is a specia…
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Small Business, Significant Skills; Strategies to Attract and Magnetise Talent (With Sinead Heneghan)
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2023 has been designated European Year of Skills by the EU Commission. In advance of the LEO Tipperary event on Thursday the 15th of November - How to Grow Local Talent, Aisling speaks with Sinead Heneghan of Landdi.ie about a huge issue amongst the SME community - which is attracting and retaining talent. Currently three in four EU companies have …
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From Solo to Soaring: How AI is Empowering the Small Business Landscape
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If you are wondering where to start with AI, or what it’s all about, this is the episode for you. Aisling talks to Geraldine Magnier of Idiro Analytics, pioneers of AI and analytics for over 20 years. From crafting an AI policy, ethical considerations, to integration strategies, we've got you covered. Unravel the nuances of managing AI responsibly …
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Intertrade Ireland - Business Support for cross border collaboration North and South Ireland
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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.…
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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 …
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How to introduce Irish into your business (Conas an Ghaeilge a thabhairt isteach i do ghnó)
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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 bri…
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HOW TO AUTOMATE AND DIGITISE PROCESSES FOR YOUR BUSINESS
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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 progra…
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Liam Birkett - Intellectual Property made Easy (Really!)
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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 …
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Episode 23: Lean and Digitisation- Becoming a Lean Business Machine
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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 f…
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Episode 22: Green for Micro - The Path to a Greener Business
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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 gre…
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Episode 21: Enterprise Ireland Innovation Voucher
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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? I…
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Episode 20: Trading Online Voucher - The Ultimate Guide
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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 …
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Episode 19: Tipperary Food Producers - The Gastropod episode
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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 fro…
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Episode 18: The PR Game with Conall O'Morain
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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 Sunda…
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Episode 17: What is the circular economy and how can you pivot towards it
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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 man…
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Episode 16: BREXIT, the episode you don't want to miss
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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 w…
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Episode 15: How one Transition Year Student Enterprise turned into a real business
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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 bac…
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Episode 14: The Legal Eagle for SMEs - Wendy Doyle
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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 Prof…
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Episode 13: Rosemary Kearney - Making GDPR Accessible
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Rosemary Kearney - making GDPR accessible A 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…
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Episode 12: Robin Challis - Qualitative Market Research & The Food Industry
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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…
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The SME Community Podcast: Highlight Reel
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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 Business Building Value Proposition with …
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Episode 11: Tools & Techniques for Delivering Remote Training & Consultancy
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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 ha…
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Episode 10: Terry Harmer - Finding New Markets during COVID19
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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 qualificat…
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Episode 9: How Microfinance Ireland works
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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 Execut…
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Episode 8: Running a business in uncertain times
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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 mana…
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Episode 7: Victoria Mary Clarke - Turning Art into Products
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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…
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Episode 6: The Importance of Resilience and Staying Positive for Entrepreneurs
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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…
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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…
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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 Eng…
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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) br…
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Episode 2: What is a Business Model Canvas?
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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…
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Episode 1: What is Local Enterprise Week, Anyway?
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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-rou…
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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…
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