People like to know where their beef and chicken is coming from, they like to know that they are buying locally. There is plenty of opportunity at the moment.”

Never in the history of mankind was there so much opportunity out there. It’s a great time to be in the market for a job at the moment.”

– Pat McDonagh, CEO of Supermac’s.

People perform best when they’re happiest.”

– Michael Murphy, Bord Bia said to perform in any career a person has to be happy.

It is hard to constantly tell yourself that you did the right thing, but it really helps when you have someone with you saying to you that we’re doing the right thing.”

– Anna Syme, the Stables Fitness and Wellbeing on the importance of her husband’s support during her career change.

Travel is not mandatory, but the opportunity to expand your knowledge is through travel.”

– John Murray, Kerry Foods on the opportunities to travel the world in the agri food sector

At the end of the week you are responsible for 28 people.”

– Sean Kelly of Kelly’s Butchers, on the challenges of being an employer.

Do your sums, do all of them and don’t skip any. Then get somebody to check all the figures.”

– Pat Lalor, Kilbeggan Porridge on the importance of having all your accounts in order before deciding to start a business.

Put yourself in your customers’ shoes. If you tick their boxes, you’ll be ticking your own.”

– Alan Kingston, Glenillen Farm, Co Cork outlines that a good customer relationship is one of the keys to a successful business.

Find a person you can bounce stuff off who will not always give you the answer you want.”

– Caroline Keeling, CEO of Keelings.