WestBIC's Enterprising Podcast

• Key Business Insights for Entrepreneurs

  In this episode, Padraig Considine from Professional Accounting Solutions sheds light on the journey of enterprising individuals venturing into the dynamic realm of entrepreneurship. He delves deep into tailored business insights crafted specifically for those initiating their entrepreneurial odyssey. Whether you're venturing into startup territory, transforming a passion project into a business, or simply exploring the entrepreneurial landscape for the first time, you're in the right place. Join us as we uncover practical strategies, dispense invaluable tips, and illuminate the path forward. From tackling initial hurdles to seizing promising opportunities, we're here to equip you with the knowledge and motivation essential for success. So, gear up with your entrepreneurial spirit and let's set sail on this exciting adventure together! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Innovation Hubs: What really are the benefits of basing yourself or your Start-up there?

  WestBIC's Alison McGonagle sits down with Anne Marie McLaughlin, Innovation Manager of the recently opened Inishowen Innovation (ii) in Buncrana, Co. Donegal, to discuss what the true benefits are of innovation hubs and facilities.This episode explores:Can you have it all? Work-life balance - can you have a successful career or start up while being based in a more rural area as opposed to the bigger urban centres?The added benefits of an innovation centre or hubHow Inishowen Innovation came to fruitionAnne Marie's return back home from the StatesThe continuous growth of innovation in DonegalThe supports available in Donegal and the NorthWest regionInishowen Innovation Website: https://theii.com/Email: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Ag tacú le gnólachtaí nuathionscanta agus le gnólachtaí úr sa Ghaeltacht tríd an ngréasán gteic

  Glacann Mícheál Ó Duibhir, Oifigeach Forbartha an Gheilleagair Dhigiteach le hÚdarás na Gaeltachta an micreafón fiontraíochta chun insint do Eunan Mac Cuinneagáin, Bainisteoir Réigiúnach WestBIC faoi na deiseanna atá ann gnó a thosnú i gceann de na 27 moil digiteach atá lonnaithe ins na ceantair Gaeltachta. Labhraíonn Mícheál faoin tallann, cothromaíocht oibre-saoil agus deiseanna chun fostaíocht a chrúthú i ngnólachtaí nuathionscanta agus i ngnólachtaí atá bunaithe cheana féin.Fáigh eolas ar an bhealach atá Údarás na Gaeltachta ag tabhairt deiseanna do dhaoine filleadh ar an Ghaeltacht, trí leas a bhaint as na tacaíochtaí atá ar fáil sna ceantair Ghaeltachta do ghnólachtaí, d’fhiontraithe, do chian-oibrithe agus do bhaill den diaspóra.Fágann Mícheál an príomhtheachtaireacht “Ná bíodh eagla ar bith ort cuidiú a lorg, mar tá go leor cuidiú amuigh ansin” don lucht éisteachta, agus ‘sé an chéad chéim ná éisteacht leis an bpodchraoladh seo!Is féidir teagmháil a dhéanamh le Mícheál ag [email protected]. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• An Entrepreneurial Story: DigiTally

  Patrick McDermott, Co-Founder & CEO at DigiTally tells Niamh Considine, WestBIC about his entrepreneurial journey from concept to commercialisation! The Galway based entrepreneur speaks about how to overcome start-up challenges including the fund-raising process in Ireland, a route to scale that works, deciding to grow the business, solving a real problem and recruiting the right team to take your business all the way. DigiTally software provides marginal gains to a multisite food business through effective management of profitability, food waste and improved operational efficiency. Digitally enables businesses to make timely decisions from trustworthy data, which is particularly vital in perishable food businesses. Top tips for businesses and individuals to reduce food waste at 12.40 mins! Hear about the dangers of both overstocking and understocking at 15.51 mins! Contact Patrick: [email protected] a demo: https://godigitally.io/request-demo/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Why Donegal is an Ideal Location to Start, Spinout and Scale your Business

  In this episode, WestBIC’s Alison McGonagle meets Kevin Sexton, the Head of Innovation at the Alpha Innovation Centre to discuss all things enterprise in Donegal and the Northwest of Ireland. The innovation advocates talk about converting problems into opportunities, scaling startups and the importance of failing fast.   Kevin shares his experience from across Europe and brings home the 4 phases of innovation to Inishowen, Co. Donegal. Kevin speaks about improving, adapting and developing as all being key elements of the innovation process. The Donegal natives highlight the range of supports, initiatives and opportunities for collaboration across the northwest and speak about the state of innovation in the region, the ecosystem and the start-up landscape.   Kevin speaks about The Alpha Innovation Centre, which is going to be a central space in Letterkenny where magic happens, where people can come out of their own biases and beliefs and collaborate locally with global ambition. The centre will provide a state-of-the-art innovative workspace for new start-ups and existing businesses with the aim of building a dynamic innovative ecosystem where both new and existing businesses will have the opportunity to operate their day-to-day business activities, network, and collaborate.   If you are interested in business opportunities, starting a business in a rural area or engaging in initiatives across the Northwest, this episode is for you!   Read more here: https://donegal.ie/propertysolutions/alpha-innovation-centre-letterkenny You can contact Kevin at [email protected]    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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