Fiona Alston

Journalist

Irish Biltong made an appearance on Dragon's Den in 2017

It's back to basics for Kildare's Irish Biltong

As lockdown in Kildare continues, Fiona Alston speaks to another local business that has had to return to basics in order to keep things ticking over.

Boost My Business • 27 Aug 20

"I've always loved art and always drew," says Ruth Cahill, owner of Duck Blue

The Kildare crafters combining their talents

Kildare businesses are in the midst of a county wide lockdown. As part of our Boost My Business initiate Fiona Alston chatted to two Maynooth businesses joining forces to create a Kildare crafter's collective.

Boost My Business • 26 Aug 20

Sending smiles from Co. Clare

As part of our Boost My Business initiative Fiona Alston spoke to Adrian McCusker about his company Post A Selfie which sends smiles around the world.

Boost My Business • 25 Aug 20

Trish O'Neill loves her bees despite being allergic to their sting.

Meet the businesswoman who risks her health for the love of bees

Co. Waterford bee keeper Trish O'Neill is passionate about her bees, even though their sting could be detrimental to her health.

Boost My Business • 24 Aug 20

Whelan Footwear looks for inspiration to secure its future

As part of our Boost My Business initiative Fiona Alston spoke Martin Whelan and his sister in law, Connie Whelan about thier family business, Whelan Footwear, and what they are trying to do to ensure it's future.

Boost My Business • 20 Aug 20

Fearless females battling through their first year in business

Venturing into entrepreneurship from full time employment is a brave and challenging move. Fiona Alston spoke to two women, in their first year of business, about how the challenges of the last few months has transformed them into fearless business women

Boost My Business • 19 Aug 20

People are being advised to have decent video ready devices

A simple guide to a remote working set up

The way we work has changed, many employees around the country are continuing to work from home. If you are looking to invest in a more permanent IT solution for your employees, Innovate's CCO, Annette Soraine, takes us through the basic requirements.

Boost My Business • 19 Aug 20

Emily Jean O Byrne with her display of 'turbands'

The Irish businesses with new designs post lockdown

As part of our Boost My Business initiative, Fiona Alston spoke to two Irish designers, from opposite sides of the country, who channelled their creative streak during lockdown.

Boost My Business • 18 Aug 20

"A one minute video is considered the equivalent of about 1.8 million words, that just shows the impact of video," says Pamela Finn

11 helpful tips for creating better videos

The use of video on your social media platforms can add life to your business and get the ethos of your company across while entertaining your audience. Media and PR specialist Pamela Finn gives us some of her top tips for better videos on a budget.

Boost My Business • 14 Aug 20

'Make sure your tweets are positive – no negativity. Stay away from controversy.'

8 simple tips to get you noticed on Twitter

Twitter can often be the least understood of the social media platforms but once mastered it's an excellent tool for networking and sales. Twitter expert Samantha Kelly gave Fiona Alston some simple tips to get your business noticed on Twitter.

Boost My Business • 17 Aug 20