The Startup Accountant Podcast

In this episode, JR sits down with Ava, the founder of AVA Lashes. They dive into a range of topics, including:

- What AVA Lashes is and how it has grown
- How Ava first got into the beauty industry and developed a passion for lashes specifically
- The journey behind starting her own range of products
- How she expanded into running lash courses for aspiring professionals
- The creation of The Lash Market
- Ava’s advice for standing out in the beauty industry
- Tips for anyone looking to get started in beauty, from Ava's perspective
- What’s next for AVA Lashes and future plans
- The importance of avoiding comparison, especially in the age of social media
- Ava's biggest motivations and what keeps her going

It’s an inspiring episode full of insight for anyone in or aspiring to be part of the beauty industry. We hope you enjoy!

On this episode JR sits down with the founders of Taly Kerri and Alex Sheeran

They discuss a number of topocs including 

• What Taly is 
• How the idea came about 
• The joruney to date
• Fundraising
• Working with investors and mentors 
• Getting ready to launch there new B2B vertical 
• Moving into the US market
• The imortnace of knowing your numbers
• What tips would they give to someone starting now 
• How they switch off
• Who inspires them in the world of business

This is a great episode and we hope you enjoy. 

On this episode JR sits down with Andrew Woodcock, founder of Bad Apple Creative. 

They Discuss

• Bad Apple Creative and how Andrew started it
• What was the hardest part of starting the Business
• What does Andrew do to switch off
• Pricing projects throught Andrew business journey
• How Andrew structures payments for projects 
• Focusing on a niche
• What are the most important numbers Andrew looks at in his business 
• Andrews advice for people starting out
• The importance of testing differnt things to find your niche

We hope you enjoy.

On this episode, JR sits down with co-founder of Whole Supp, Darren O'Reilly.

They Discuss:

• What led Darren to coming up with the concept for Whole Supp
• The process of creating Whole Supp
• How COVID made it a lot harder when creating the product
• How Whole Supp is different from other protein or meal shakes on the market
• Their recent re-brand
• What are Darren's go-to numbers when measuring the business
• When was it time to take on investment
• Moving into the retail space
• How does Darren switch off?
• What motivates Darren specifically
• The importance of building a brilliant team
• What are the future plans for Whole Supp
• Darren's advice for anyone looking to start a business

We hope you enjoy.

On this episode, JR sits down with founders of the vegan leather accessory  fashion brand Kalo, Kate O'Neill and Michael O'Malley 

They Discuss

• How the concept for Kalo came about
• Creating their first prototype 
• The benifits of using apple leather and how it is made
• Entering and winning the Arontts startup competetion 
• Starting a business during Covid 
• Getting feedback from customers 
• Their advice for anyone looking to start a fashion brand 
• Having sustaibility in mind in all aspects of the business
• The reality of running your own business
• Whats next for Kalo.

We hope you enjoy.

On this episode, JR sits down with entrepreneur Conor Kelly

They Discuss

• How covid led to conor setting up a private covid testing company
• What VidaCare is and how it came about
• The importance of having complimentry skill sets with your business partners
• The focus on preventitive health, longevity and wellness
• Working with large companies for health screening
• Tips on getting investment
• VidaCare's biggest challenges to date
• What the future looks like for Vidacare.
• What's Conors biggest motivation.

We hope you enjoy.

On this episode, JR sits down with property entrepreneur Aaron O'Flaherty.They discuss:

• How the brokerage started and the mission behind it
• The importance of education in the property industry
• Property as a vehicle to create wealth
• The risks involved
• Adding value to the property to turn a bigger profit
• Top tips to get into property
• Picking an area and learning the market
• The US and LA market
• Motivations and inspirations

We hope you enjoy.

On this episode JR sits down with Aisling Tuck the owner of Oh Happy Treats which is one of the largest B2B wholesalers of vegan treats in Ireland with nationwide coverage, as well as a popular online store for home deliveries and Naked Bakes which is a delicious handmade Irish vegan Cookie Dough

They discuss

• • Her Business journey to date
  • Where her love of baking originated
  • Aisling's biggest challenges when starting the businesses
  • Starting Naked bakes during lockdown as a spin of brand
  • Her inspirations
  • Future products and projects
  • Growing the business
  • Utilising LinkedIn & the local enterprise office

Enjoy!

On this Months episode Glen, JR, Elaine and Aaron sit down to discuss a number of topics.

The Topics disscussed include

• Rental Income
• Registering a new employee with revenue
• What to do once you've incorporated a company
• The Rent a room relief grant
• What to do if you've received a tax estimate
• What to do if you've received a letter from revenue in regards to shares recently sold

We hope you enjoy.

On this Months episode Glen, JR, Elaine and Aaron sit down to discuss a number of topics.

The Topics disscussed include

• The single parent tax allowance.
• Getting tax back as a third level student.
• Flat rate expense.
• Tax tips when going on maternity leave.
• Income tax return.

We hope you enjoy.