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Mind Your Business
Saturday, 14 August 2010Presented by George Lee
The Up-Starts
We meet two start up companies who are taking on the downturn. So are they crazy or just crazy brave?
Sophie Morris from Kooky Dough and Eric Chaloner from ArrangeMyWorld talk about their businesses, the banks and sleeping with spreadsheets and business mentor, Pat Burke, gives some great advice on how not to be the next David Brent.
The Segway
As an big Segway enthusiast, George was delighted to find out that Glide Tours, an Irish company, have set up Segway tours around the Phoenix Park and the IFSC in Dublin.
George Lee heads out on his trusty futuristic steed with Hugh Flood and Vincent Lundy to sample Dublin's sights.
The Review
Comedian Joe Rooney and the Irish Independent's Brendan Keenan are the panel for our bluffers guide - the essential guide to everything that's been happening in business news this week.
Joe, Brendan and George talk about the house price index, the possibility of an Irish Walmart and banker's perks.
The Business of Publishing
Since the recession began, there's been a big uptake in the number of people taking creative writing courses.
We met up with Maggie Smith-Hurt and Nicole Rourke from the Big Smoke Writing Factory to find out more.
Afterwards, we spoke to author Deirdre Purcell and literary agent Faith O'Grady to find out who makes all the money in publishing.
The GAA Pitch
With Tipperary taking on Waterford in the All-Ireland Hurling semi-final, we find out if Tipp will give Waterford the boot, or will the Déise have them all wrapped up.
Nicole Wade of Tipptoes Ltd represents Tipperary and Angela Glen of Blue Rose Waterford pitches for her county. Our resident judge, Tyrone manager Mickey Harte, will decide the winner.
When: Saturday 10.00am
Presenter: George Lee
Producer: Old Yard Productions
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