Small Business Show 85 Part 1: Lower The Minimum Wage, Windscreen Washers & Waterless Urinals

This week on the Small Business Show news segment Kehlan, Olwen and Brian talk about wether or not the minimum wage should be scrapped. Will ease the burden on SMEs or encourage a race to the bottom?

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.

 

Small Business Show 85 Part 2: Judging Future Entrepreneurs – Limerick Student Enterprise Awards

For Part 2 of this weeks Show Kehlan was a judge at the Limerick Student Enterprise Awards for the second year in a row.

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.

Small Business Show 85 Part 3: Company Focus – Smart Energy Systems

For this weeks Company Focus we’re talking with Jackie Pomeroy from Smart Energy Systems.

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.

Small Business Show 84 Part 1: There Can Be Only One, Negative Perceptions & Destinations

For this weeks show Brian Cleary and Olwen Dawe are back and are ready to give their opinions and comments on this weeks news. We have only 2 parts to this weeks show as live GAA coverage shortened the show for this week.

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.

Small Business Show 84 Part 2: Company Focus – My Destination

My Destination is a global travel resource that is powered by a diverse community of hundreds of local experts.

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.

Small Business Show 83 Part 1: A Basket Case, South Korea & Exploring the Universe

For this weeks show Brian Cleary and Olwen Dawe are back and are ready to give their opinions and comments on this weeks news.

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.

Small Business Show 83 Part 2: The Potential of South Korea for Irish SMEs

For Part 2 of this weeks show Conor Fahey from Enterprise Ireland talks about the business potential of South Korea.

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 RSSiTunes or the Stitcher App.