News covered in this weeks discussion:

- Should the minimum wage be scrapped?

- SME owners face double penalties for non payment of Household Tax

- Workers not afraid to ‘let fly’ at work colleagues

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Kehlan talks to the winners and innovative businesses created by the entrepreneurs of the future.

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Smart Energy Systems Ltd is a Water Conservation and Energy Management Company which helps businesses and homes to reduce water and energy costs.

After working with clients such as the newly built Thomond Park Stadium in Limerick, SES is quickly making a name for itself as a reliable energy and money saver.

 Jackie talks to the Small Business Show about saving the environment and saving clients money.

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Up for discussion on this weeks news segment is:

- Family owned businesses try to hard to democatise decisions

- Hospitality industry not attractive to young people

- Are we really the best place in the world in which to do business?

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Gerry Lynch is from My Destination Clare, travel resource for prospective tourists coming into the region.

Gerry talks to us about franchises, tourism and one of the greatest competitions your ever likely to see!

 The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Up For discussion on this weeks news segment is:

 - Irish Tax on goods is on of the highest in the world

- Poor diet and chronic illness leading to more sick days for employees

- Employees working from home, a good idea?

 The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Often overlooked because of it’s neighbours China and Japan, South Korea is the fifth largest economy in the world and the fourth largest in Asia. During a global economic crisis S.Korea has still seen growth of over 3.5%. So how can Irish SMEs take advantage of this massive economy and how can they get their products into this progressive and innovative market?

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Exploration Dome

Exploration Dome is the only mobile planetarium in Ireland and can be brought to schools, colleges and events where kids can see for themselves the wonders of the universe.

Martin and Debra explain where the idea came from and how they have developed the business from idea to implementation.

 The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS, iTunes or the Stitcher App.

Topics Discussed are:

- New EU Patent law and ‘one stop shop’

- Are you managing your staff talent?

- Towns need to up their game to survive

- The Internet of Things

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS or iTunes.

Eddie explains if it will make easier for SMEs and bring the cost down dramatically.

The Small Business Show is broadcast each weekend on Clare FM radio & Listened to by over 21,000 people a week ( official JNLR figures ).  Items from the show are published as podcasts throughout the week on FocuSMEIreland.com.  You can subscribe for free to download the MP3s automatically using RSS or iTunes.