Business
Irene Bermingham on 05 May 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: avoiding unnecessary risks
Last week in our LEO business guide, we looked at preparing for some of the unavoidable risks that coincide with entrepreneurship. This week however, we focus on avoiding the unnecessary risks.
Irene Bermingham on 28 Apr 2021
The heart of Irish businesses
Founded in 2020, Croía Ireland is ‘the Irish ASOS’, says Ciara Hennebry, who hails from a dairy and sheep farm in the Comeragh Mountains. She chats to Irene Bermingham about her business
Irene Bermingham on 28 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: managing the risks
This week LEO looks at the potential risks involved in your business, how to best assess and prepare for their impact
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: what is the best legal structure for you?
In this week seven of our LEO starting a business series, the focus is on the type of company you will establish.
Irene Bermingham on 21 Apr 2021
Turning over a business in Cork
Maeve O’Keefe, CEO of Inspect 4 and Hoof Care Direct, speaks to Irene Bermingham about how one home-made hydraulic cow crate inspired her to establish a successful hoof care business.
Anne O'Donoghue on 21 Apr 2021
My Country Living: a twist on tradition
Helena Golden stepped back from her management job to pursue basket making. Now she’s adapting to the pandemic by putting a modern twist on a traditional craft. In conversation with Anne O'Donoghue
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
Local business: The people business
From a Dublin city office, to establishing her own agency on the family dairy farm in Co Wexford, Bridget Purcell of Purcell O’Leary Recruitment shares her business journey.
Irene Bermingham on 14 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: develop your sales plan
In this week six of our starting a business series, the Local Enterprise Office advises entrepreneurs to develop a structured sales strategy.
Anne O'Donoghue on 14 Apr 2021
Turning back time with building conservation
From Carlow, Edward Byrne is a building conservation consultant and founder of the Traditional Lime Company. Originally a marine engineer, it wasn’t long before his love of old buildings took over.
Margaret Nolan on 07 Apr 2021
Money Mentor: increase in farms being hit by cybercrime
Money Mentor Margaret Nolan advises how to avoid cybercrime and invoice scams that are targeting farm business
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: develop your marketing strategy
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s fifth piece of advice: looking at marketing to get.
Irene Bermingham on 07 Apr 2021
Local Business: revamping in Clare
This week Irene Bermingham speaks to Agness Meehan, of Agness’ Vintage ReDesigns, Co Clare, about her business transition from hairdressing, to furniture upcycling
Anne O'Donoghue on 07 Apr 2021
Podcast: Dragons' Den, Game of Thrones and country life with Claire Hunter
From Belfast, but living on a farm in Armoy, Co Antrim, Claire Hunter is business woman who’s not afraid to take a chance. In conversation with Anne O’Donoghue
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: identifying your investment requirements
We look at LEO's fourth Start Your Own Business tip: distinguish your long-term financial requirements and the supports on offer.
Irene Bermingham on 31 Mar 2021
Spilling the tea in Louth
Husband and wife Donal and Helen McEntee combined forces in 2018 as they founded their dream business, McEntee’s Fine Teas in Co Louth
Amii McKeever on 30 Mar 2021
Starting a food business? Get the lowdown on what you need to know
Going into business? If so, responsibility for ensuring the food you produce and sell is safe to eat lies with you!
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
LEO tip to starting a business: 3. Establishing your business requirements
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s third piece of advice: things to take into consideration before setting up the business
Katie Barragry on 24 Mar 2021
On-trend representation
According to PR expert Gemma Smyth, effective networking, communication and keeping up with social media trends shouldn’t be underestimated within the agri-food sector, writes Katie Barragry.
Irene Bermingham on 24 Mar 2021
Cheetah fencing still going strong after 50 years
Irene Bermingham catches up with Padraic George, of the family-run Cheetah Electric Fencing, which has been in business for almost 50 years.
Irene Bermingham on 17 Mar 2021
Starting a business with LEO: the importance of doing your research
In this mini series on tips for starting a business, the Local Enterprise Office shares it’s second piece of advice: doing adequate research