This week, Dermot Smyth takes us through DTS’s journey from humble beginnings in Offaly to becoming a global name in sterilisation validation. Safety expert Breda Colgan lays out what rising workplace injury fines and a growing number of HSA inspectors mean for your business. And at MojoFest 2025, Helena Brunkman of Clipsk explains how her app is making pro-level video editing accessible to everyone—with help from Midlands 103’s Zoe Ryan.
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Scopey is leveling up—founder Jenna Farrell reveals how the anti-scope creep tool is breaking into AI-powered construction tech. If you’ve ever dreamed of life behind the wheel, Brendan Buggy and Joe Wynne are leading Ireland’s new push to recruit and train bus drivers. Plus, Offaly’s John McNally talks climate action on the ground, one initiative (and tweet) at a time. And finally, Tapitag’s Mark Gibbons explains how their smart networking tech could make business cards a thing of the past—just in time for the 2025 National Enterprise Awards.
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What does it take for a business to thrive in a shaky economy? Jamie O’Hanlon of AVID Partners joins Ronan to talk mergers, succession planning, and key advice for SMEs. Martina Fitzgerald of Scale Ireland shares findings from their latest survey on what start-ups need most heading into 2025—especially in the regions. With Accelerate Green 2025 on the horizon, BnM’s Benedicta Durcan explains how the Midlands are helping lead Ireland’s climate innovation. And fresh from their Irish Construction Excellence Award win, Peter Lyons and Joe Breslin look back on the Esker Arts Centre, and how architecture can serve community.
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From the professional rugby pitch to performance supplements — Jack Carty shares how his new venture, Cognitive Blends, is helping men optimise health, balance hormones, and thrive on and off the field.
Scaling a business doesn’t happen by accident — Eoghan O’Mahony shares the must-haves for growth ahead of his one-day masterclass for SME leaders.
Turning research into real-world solutions — Enterprise Ireland’s new funding stream could be the launchpad your idea needs. Discover how from Emma Callinan Senior Principal Scientific Officer - Spinouts & Research Commercialisation.
As Laois continues to position itself as a hub for industry and innovation, Angela McEvoy from Laois County Council explains how strategic land development is attracting high-value employers to the county.
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After taking the heartbreaking decision to close his shop in Moate, Shane Maher embarks on a bold new chapter — hear how a beloved local butcher is reinventing his business in Tullamore.
From a lightbulb moment to a national business plan — we meet the twin brothers from Portlaoise CBS whose clever new startup Mooving.ie is making waves just in time for the Student Enterprise National Final
With stress and burnout on the rise, how can businesses turn wellbeing into a competitive advantage? IBECs Patrick Haslett details new research into workplace wellbeing and how companies can create healthier, happier workplaces.
From cutting carbon to creating communities — Colin Donnery explains why sustainability is now central to everything FRS Co-Op does.
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