Fiona Alston

Journalist

Westward Scania, Strokestown, Co. Roscommon

Connectivity key to keeping the wheels turning in Co. Roscommon

As part of our Boost My Business initiative Fiona Alston spoke to the Co. Roscommon company that kept the nations trucks on the road during lockdown.

Boost My Business • 13 Aug 20

Emma-Jane Leeson, owner Johnny Magory Business

How Kildare lockdown is impacting Johnny Magory Business

Kildare business woman Emma-Jane Leeson tells Fiona Alston her story of running a business during lockdown.

Boost My Business • 12 Aug 20

CPH keep the cash flowing in Charleville

When the closure of contruction sites had a huge impact on contruction machinery provider CPH it also allowed them some breathing space to avail of Government supports to keep their business on track.

Boost My Business • 11 Aug 20

The Cosy Cafe has been granted an outdoor seating area.

Laois café owner alters plans once more amid new restrictions

A lockdown announced six days before her big day and a business to keep afloat - café owner, Sinead Hanlon has a lot on her plate this week but she's determined the show must go on.

Boost My Business • 10 Aug 20

The digital hubs creating remote communities

Now is Ireland's chance to prove skilled workers don't need to migrate to the cities, the work can come to them. Fiona Alston spoke to the companies offering remote working opportunites in the south west.

Boost My Business • 07 Aug 20

Remote working desks - gone in 60 seconds

Having previously survived the recession by severely downsizing his company, John Logue has found a new niche to help him through his Covid-19 journey - self-assembly remote working desks with not a tool in sight.

Boost My Business • 05 Aug 20

Niall and Brendan Canning in action at Tullamore Show with All Ireland winner Sagesse Martha

Loss of summer shows has significant impact on cattle breeders

The loss of the summer agricultural shows has had an impact on cattle breeders who rely heavily on this opportunity to showcase their stock. Winning for them can significantly increase the value of their cattle.

Boost My Business • 05 Aug 20

Workforce, one of five national hunt stallions standing at Knockhouse Stud, Co. Kilkenny

Quiet season for stallions due to travel restrictions

Springtime is usually a very busy time for the stallions of Irish thoroughbred racing industry but this year due to the travel restrictions many of them had a few spare dates in their diary.

Boost My Business • 04 Aug 20

Valerie and Elaine Ronan from Cuckoo Craft & Design

The new businesses that didn't let Covid ruin plans

While the effects of the coronavirus scuppered the plans of many businesses this year there are some brave souls who insisted that it would not ruin their journey into entrepreneurship.

Boost My Business • 02 Aug 20

'Nowadays when people inquire about a job they'll ask 'Is it homeworking or office working?' whereas that never happened before,' says Rachel Tubridy

Navigating the challenges of onboarding new staff remotely

Recruitment expert Rachel Tubridy talks us through the challenges of onboarding new staff remotely and reminds employees they also have their part to play. We're all in this together.

Boost My Business • 30 Jul 20