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ThinkBusiness.ie, powered by Bank of Ireland, has been created for Irish business owners and managers who are seeking information, resources and help on a range of business topics. It provides practical, actionable information and guidance on starting, growing and running a business. It offers guides, tools, templates, checklists and a wealth of other content tailored to meet the needs of Irish business owners and managers. It also showcases case studies, with insights, tips and advice from Irish start-up entrepreneurs and business owners. Bank of Ireland is regulated by the Central Bank of Ireland.URL: www.thinkbusinessTwitter: @thinkbusinessieLinkedIn: ThinkBusiness.ieFacebook: ThinkBusiness.ie
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Despite external pressures, companies in Ireland remain committed to workplace diversity but key challenges persist, according to the recent Business in the Community Ireland Elevate Pledge Report. We speak with Richa Tyagi, Senior Sustainability Adviser at Business in the Community, and Adrienne Daly, Head of Social Impact at Deloitte, about why businesses who remain committed to DE&I will find themselves on the right side of history. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports...
In this podcast Bank of Ireland Chief Marketing Officer, Laura Lynch, and Folk VML Managing Director, Enda Kelly, talk about the journey behind our new brand promise and why we have placed financial confidence at the centre of it. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
Today, we’re joined by Tim Jones of SymPhysis Medical, diving into how the Galway company is building its US go‑to‑market long before expected FDA clearance in 2026. From reimbursement and discharge planning to home‑based pathways, Tim shares why mastering America’s clinical ‘plumbing’ is key to successful adoption for their device for cancer patients. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusine...
Kieran Daly, co‑founder and general manager of HealthBeacon, joins us to discuss the company’s journey from public listing to turnaround and renewed global growth under HamiltonBeach. He shares why healthcare must become as convenient as home appliances, and how better adherence and human‑centred design can transform patient outcomes. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
We talk to ClubSpot founder John Hyland about how the Cavan-born business has gone global by supporting clubs across multiple sports from GAA to soccer, rugby and even motor clubs. He talks about why the business will always have a home in Cavan and his plans to scale globally. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
As DPD Ireland marks its 40th anniversary, the company is taking a bold step into the future of deliveries. This week, I sit down with Colin Kennedy, Chief Innovation Officer at DPD Ireland and Managing Director of the newly launched ‘PickUp’ service – an ambitious €5 million investment that makes DPD the first parcel delivery company in Ireland to offer a nationwide Out of Home locker network. We talk about what this means for customers, how PickUp will evolve through 2026, and even explore ...
The St. Patrick’s Festival returns to Dublin from March 14th to 17th, 2026, with the powerful theme ROOTS, inviting audiences to explore the people, places, and stories that shape Ireland today. After a landmark 2025 generating €138 million for the Irish economy and drawing 1.2 million attendees, the Festival under CEO Richard Tierney is entering an ambitious new phase focused on international reach and deeper cultural relevance. This year’s vibrant programme spans more than 150 artists and c...
We speak with Brendan Foley, author of a new book on how to achieve career success. His book “Propelling Yourself to the Top – How to Win the Organisational Game as an Employee” provides employees with a framework and the tools for success within their organisations. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
We speak with former banker turned entrepreneur Louise Keenan Clarke about her business Succeed With Confidence and why she is on a mission to empower senior professionals and entrepreneurs to improve their chances of success by communicating in high stakes situations. She explains how she saw a gap and is going for it! Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
We speak to the author of a new book Learn Earn Own Conor Lynch about why the linear career path is becoming history and how workers unsettled by rapid changes in the labour market can triumph. With graduate and junior positions on the decline, Lynch encourages readers to build an “Assets Ladder” , by developing skills, generating additional income streams and owning assets such as digital content. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you...
We talk to India Healy O’Connor, co-founder of Linda AI, about the young start-ups plans for rapid expansion as dental clinics adopt AI agents to automate front desks to curb missed calls and lift bookings. The business recently raised €2.6m in pre-seed funding to transform the dentistry business and help firms in that sector to grow. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
We talk to Stuart Fitzgerald, CEO of Fitzgerald Power, about how Ireland is on the precipice of a golden age of growth for indigenous SMEs – provided we make the right policy decisions now. He talks about building up his accountancy business, the unique event that is the Real Deal conference and what we must get right if we want to see home grown firms flourish on the international stage. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to s...
We talk to Roisin Keown, CEO and founder of The Brill Building, a multi-award winning advertising agency about her decision to jettison city life for rural Clare and continue to make strides in the marketing world. She is now investing more than €1m to create a state-of-the-art creative hub in Dublin 8. She talks about her career and how the marketing world will change in the age of AI. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to sta...
We talk to entrepreneurs Jayne Ronayne and Sarah Sexton about their new business Oac Snacks, which is on a mission to create healthy snacks that actually taste good. Jayne previously founded employee experience platform Talivest, which raised over €3 million from investors, while Sarah previously founded Bean Brownie, the Cork healthy treats brand that became a cult favourite over almost a decade. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you ...
We talk to Patrick Murphy, CEO of Codex Office Solutions, about his mission to make Irish workplaces more inclusive for everyone. Codex has partnered with AsIAm, Ireland’s national autism charity, to launch Ireland’s first neuroinclusive workplace product range. Codex’s Neuroinclusion in the Workplace report found that among neurodivergent people 61% said noise was their biggest workplace barrier followed by 56% citing lighting and 55% struggling with social interaction. Visit www.thinkbusine...
We talk to Paytient Payments founder Ruairi Gough about how the Wexford business is giving dental businesses greater control over their destiny. He talks about bootstrapping and evolving from the start-up to scale-up phase and how Paytient plans to expand into other areas of the healthcare industry, including opticians, vets and cosmetic clinics. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
We talk with retail industry veteran Duncan Graham, CEO of Hidden Hearing, about how hearing loss is affecting a younger demographic. He believes in transforming access to care through innovation, partnerships with GPs and a strong focus on patient experience. He also talks about bringing Hidden Hearing into a new era by being more accessible to communities across Ireland. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a ...
Ray Ryan, co-founder and CEO of Noledge Group, talks about how the Irish business is growing exponentially in the UK through a disciplined march into that market. He reflects on his own career in the Irish software sector and how businesses can stay relevant by adapting to technological changes. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
Quintas Capital’s Kevin Canning talks about how the investment firm was spun out of an accountancy business three years ago and is now one of the homegrown private equity players to watch. In 2024 it invested €10m in Irish growth firms and grew to €35m in 2025 by focusing on stable, low-risk businesses. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
Vodafone Ireland’s business director Jo Gilfoy talks about spearheading the connected future in a world where AI and digital transformation are the future of business. She discusses her career in telecoms from Nokia to some of the world’s largest telcos and supporting other women working their way to the top. Visit www.thinkbusiness.ie for more news and supports for start-ups and SMEs in Ireland. If you want to start and grow a business, ThinkBusiness.
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