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Saturday 30th October, 2010

On this week's programme, presented by George Lee.

Psychological Testing

Personality testing is becoming more and more common in the workplace, helping employees and businesses to realise where their strengths and weaknesses lie. We asked three entrepreneurs, Peter Craig of the Bundoran Surf Company, Orlaith Blaney of McCann Erickson and Emmet O'Neill from Smiles Dental to take one of these personality tests and tell us what they've learned. Colm Murphy from Dynamic Leadership Development explains more.

The Golden Boys

When Mark O'Byrne was 29, he decided to set up a business in his bedsit. Seven years later, Goldcore has clients in over 40 countries and a turnover of €125 million over the past three years. He joins us in studio with his business partner and childhood friend Stephen Flood.

The Business Review

Comedian Joe Rooney and the Irish Independent’s Brendan Keenan join George in studio for our weekly look back at everything that's been happening in the business world. They discuss the proposed €15 billion cuts in the forthcoming Budget.

Emigrant Story

Eamon Doherty (not his real name) has a scary but joyful time ahead of him this Halloween as he marries his American sweetheart. Originally from Derry, Eamon has been living as an illegal immigrant in Philadelphia for the past 20 years. He talks about his experiences as an undocumented worker.

Business Trick or Treats

The world of business can be a pretty frightening place with plenty of "trick or treating" throughout the years. Gerald Flynn, former journalist with the Irish Independent and employment specialist with Align Management Solutions, has been rooting through the annals, to dig up some of the most horrifying stories from Ireland's past.

Murder Mystery in Mayo

Surely there can be nothing as terrifying as spending a night trapped in a dark hotel with a unknown killer stalking you from the shadows. That's exactly what Ed Prendergast experienced when he visited the Pontoon Hotel near Foxford in Co. Mayo to learn about Harry Feeney's Murder Mystery Ireland business.

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