E32 #BusinessBitesBusiness Bites is where we bring you the best bits of That Great Business Show, in bite sized pieces. On E39, in just twenty minutes, Anthony Tattan, founder of Business IN South Africa details the opportunities and benefits of basing a branch of your business there. S. Africa is the place to find skilled, English-as-first-language employees plus, with only an hour's time difference, they're at their desks when you are. IT outsourcing companies like Wicklow based VBT and mid-sized accountancy firms are finding South Africa is a perfect place to grow. Anthony's business can hand-hold you from explaining the legals, accommodation, HR compliance...everything. If you're having issues finding great staff this episode is a 'must listen'.With thanks to DoneDeal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's just like the script from a soap operaFormer COO of MooCall John Larkin is winding down another business, finds a notebook where he has jotted down 'brilliant business ideas', sees that he had previously looked at the personal soap business and instead of talking and researching it further, he just went and did it. It being, he set up The Black Stuff,, as his soap is laced with...the other black stuff. From humble beginnings in his South Dublin kitchen table, where learnt how to swill soap from YouTube videos, he now has 5 full time employees and has moved into new industrial premises. He sells mostly online and how he got his big US breakthrough will make you smile, as, in business, opportunities come from the most unlikely sources. John was introduced to That Great Business Show by the good guys at Parcel Planet that we had on the show recently as he is using their Birmingham hub to ship to the UK (avoiding all the hassles of Brexit) and next he's heading for their new Parcel Planet hub in the Netherlands, serving the huge French and German markets.Soap. Inspirational. With thanks to DoneDeal.ie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E142 That Great Business ShowJohn Larkin, founder The Black Stuff. The ultimate pivot? Professional poker player turns soap star. He learnt how to make soap watching YouTube videos, starting making his Guinness infused soap, naturally called The Black Stuff, at home two years ago. He's now employing 5 full time, plus part timers and he's just moved into new premises, big enough to grow 10X. John plans on cleaning up with his business. He's also just launched a natural deodorant. Could the scent be the sweet smell of success. It's a great story. And John is great fun.Anthony Tattan, founder Business IN South Africa got to know how to do business there whilst working for an Irish based telecoms company. Having left the Irish business, and realising what was on offer from an English speaking, highly educated workforce, he decided he could help Irish business navigate their way there, where they can find a terrific 'can do' attitude that conveniently is almost on the same time zone as Ireland. He's already helping companies in the IT and accountancy sectors....and with skilled workers in severe short supply in Ireland, it's time to see what Anthony can recommend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

E141 That Great Business Show, Mandy Lamb, MD, Visa UK & Ireland explains how five female led businesses can receive a grant of €10,000 each plus access to international mentors, all part of Visa's ‘She’s Next’ initiative. There are five business categories to get an award; micro; early-stage; general small, changemakers and innovation & technology. Listen to get full details and share with female entrepreneurs. Aine Murray is Head of Marketing and Comms in Ireland at French company Veolia. And she's also President of the France Ireland Chamber of Commerce. She joins TeamGBS to talk about the huge potential to increase trade between Ireland and Europe’s THIRD LARGEST economy, France. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oli Cavanagh wants to change tipping habits globally.Covid meant people didn't carry cash. No cash meant zero tips for those who traditionally relied on tips for a living. Also, tax laws meant businesses didn't want to run tips through their electronic sales systems. That's the problem.Oli's Strikepay is the solution.However, be aware of 'Tip Creep'. There are companies trying to extract 20% 'tips' from you for using their vending machine. Yes, you press their buttons and you tip the machine for the pleasure! You heard it on E37 #BusinessBites first. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.