At a time when for many, their working environment has changed dramatically Dr. Jolanta Burke, a positive psychologist spoke to John about ways in which managers and leaders can work with employees to maintain positivity during very challenging times. Dr. Burke spoke about how we are now working longer hours and shares some tips on how to maintain a work life balance when working from home.

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Well known Carlow Entrepreneur David Walsh spoke with John about his new start up HaloCare, a healthcare company which uses smart technology to support the elderly in their home. He tells John how the idea came about, how business has been going to date and how he remains resilient in business at this time. David also spoke about winning the inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award at the recent National Enterprise Awards.

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Laura Slattery, Media Correspondent at The Irish Times spoke to John about the biggest stories from the week. She discussed the recent research from Ipsos MRBI on how we listen to radio, customer service issues at telecoms companies as well as how Disney have been impacted by the pandemic.

Well known Carlow Entrepreneur David Walsh spoke with John about his new start up HaloCare, a healthcare company which uses smart technology to support the elderly in their home. He tells John about how the idea came about, how business has been going to date and how he remains resilient in business at this time. David also spoke about winning the inaugural Outstanding Achievement Award at the recent National Enterprise Awards.

Denis Casey of Casey Business Consulting was last on the programme in November when we were speculating about Brexit and what businesses needed to do to prepare, this week John spoke with Denis about what the Brexit experience has been like for business so far.

At a time when for many, their working environment has changed dramatically Dr. Jolanta Burke a positive psychologist spoke to John about ways in which managers and leaders can work with employees in a positive way during very challenging times. Jolanta spoke about how we are now working longer hours and shares some tips on how to maintain a work life balance when working from home.

With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.

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Samantha McCaughren, Business Editor of the Sunday Independent chatted to John about the biggest business stories of the week, from the FBD Covid Closure High Court case to the stock market and the GameStop story.

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The National Enterprise Awards 2021 took place virtually on the Thursday 11th February, from the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin. In advance of the awards John spoke to Killian Doyle, Managing Director of Irish Fluid Controls the Carlow Finalist at this year’s awards along with Pauline Hoctor, Assistant Head of Economic Development and Enterprise at Carlow Local Enterprise Office.

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On this week’s episode of The Bottom Line on KCLR, John spoke to Samantha McCaughren, Business Editor of the Sunday Independent about the biggest business stories from the week.

Alan Seery of O'Neill Foley Chartered Accountants joined John to discuss the Wage Subsidy Schemes and employee/employer tax liabilities on the schemes. Alan also chatted to John about the Stay and Spend Scheme which was introduced last year.

Jo Browne founder and creator of Jo Browne Natural Solid perfume spoke with John about her business and how she developed and grew her brand over the years. Jo discusses how business has been throughout Covid as well as plans for expanding her product range.

The National Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place virtually on the Thursday 11th February, from 6.00-7.30pm live from the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin via live weblink www.localenterprise.ie/Awards.  This week we spoke to Killian Doyle, Managing Director of Irish Fluid Controls the Carlow Finalist at this year’s awards along with Pauline Hoctor, Assistant Head of Economic Development and Enterprise at Carlow Local Enterprise Office.

With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.
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The National Enterprise Awards 2021 took place virtually on the Thursday 11th February, from the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin.  Catherine Hennessy, Business Advisor with Kilkenny Local Enterprise Office along with Tom Enright, Head of Compliance at Loanitt joined John to discuss the National Enterprise Awards, how they were selected as the Kilkenny finalist and the journey Loanitt has undertaken since the business began in 2019. 

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Tom Molloy, Director of Public Affairs and Communications at Trinity College Dublin, former Editor of the Kilkenny People and Group Business Editor of INM  joined John to discuss the top business stories from the past week from the continuing impact of Covid on business, digital disruption, the Gamestop story, Davos 2021 & the importance of work experience for Transition Year students.
 
Virgin Media Ireland Managing Director, Paul Farrell spoke with John about the media landscape in Ireland, he discusses the challenges of working in the media during the pandemic ensuring production continues while ensuring the safety of staff, social media platforms and the Future of Media Commission.
 
The National Enterprise Awards 2021 will take place virtually on the Thursday 11th February, from 6.00-7.30pm live from the Round Room at the Mansion House, Dublin via live weblink www.localenterprise.ie/Awards and Catherine Hennessy, Business Advisor with Kilkenny Local Enterprise office along with Tom Enright, Head of Compliance at LoanITT joined John to discuss the National Enterprise Awards, how LoanITT became the Kilkenny finalist and the journey LoanITT has undertaken since they started the business in 2019.
 
Anne Healy, owner of Biddy's Good Luck Horseshoes, spoke to John about how after 37 years working in the corporate world, she decided to start up her own business based on her passion for horses and a belief in making your own good luck.  www.biddysgoodluckhorseshoes.com
 
With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.
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With the Design and Crafts Council Ireland celebrating 50 years, CEO, Rosemary Steen, joined John to discuss Showcase 2021, celebrating 50 years and the Keep Well Campaign. Rosemary also spoke about the new European Bauhaus Initiative which was announced recently by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.  

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Former Editor in Chief of NewsTalk and Managing Director of Harte Media, Garrett Harte, joined John to discuss the news from the past week. Garrett and John also discussed the future of media and the need for regulating online platforms.

Design and Craft is a huge contributor to the economy nationally as well locally in both Carlow & Kilkenny and, with the Design and Crafts Council Ireland celebrating 50 years, CEO, Rosemary Steen, joined John to discuss Showcase 2021, celebrating 50 years and the Keep Well Campaign. Rosemary also spoke about the new European Bauhaus Initiative which was announced recently by Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.  For more information on the European Bauhaus Initiative log onto: https://www.dcci.ie/media/press-releases/new-european-bauhaus-launch

IDA Ireland recently launched their annual report for 2020 along with the new strategy for 2021, Brendan McDonald, Regional Manager for the South East spoke with John about how 2020 had been for industry and employment as well as the plans for the South East region in 2021.

St Canice’s Credit Union in Kilkenny was one of seven Credit Unions recently approved for the COVID-19 Credit Guarantee Scheme, Roisín Gilroy, Head of Marketing & Business Development at St. Canice’s Credit Union along with John Madigan, Head of Marketing & Research at the Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland joined John to discuss the scheme, the types of businesses it may be suitable for, as well the role of the SBCI.

With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.

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