Boost My Business: advice, tips, case studies and interviews for Small to medium sized enterprises - SMEs

Incentivised charging will soon come into effect for commercial waste collection.

Incentivised waste segregation cut costs for Irish businesses

Gráinne Mullins of Grá Chocolates was one of six Irish business people named. Photo: Grá Chocolates

Six Irish business people named in Forbes 30 Under 30 list

The Forbes 30 Under 30 list spotlights 300 business people across 10 categories, all under the age of 30, who they believe are driving innovation and change in their respective fields.

living • 08 Mar 23

Bláithín McCormick (L) and Maeve McCormick (R) outside their shop the EcoShack

Sisters realise zero waste dream with Co Cavan shop

Two sisters from Co Cavan say the pandemic has given them the opportunity to realise a dream - by opening the county's first zero waste shop.

Climate Change • 09 Jul 21

5 Irish brands to support this Plastic Free July

Plastic Free July is an annual initiative of the Plastic Free Foundation.

living • 09 Jul 21

Leo Varadkar published the first Action Plan for Insurance Reform last December

Varadkar expects reduction in insurance premiums 'soon'

Tánaiste Leo Varadkar has said he expects insurance premiums will be reduced "quite soon" after preliminary data from the Personal Injuries Assessment Board suggested the average award has decreased by around 50%.

Politics • 06 Jul 21

The Look for Local campaign aims to raise awareness of the benefit of spending in people's local area

Look for Local urges consumers to shop locally

A new campaign by Local Enterprise Offices is urging consumers to look local when they are shopping for products, services and experiences this summer.

Business • 07 Jul 21

One of Matthew's first viral hits was a video about a tiara

TikTok brings extra sparkle to vintage jewellery shop

A Dublin antiques dealer is using TikTok to bring extra sparkle to his vintage jewellery business.

Ireland • 02 Jul 21

One of the first Syrian refugees to have been resettled to Ireland, Fadi Almasri has opened a pharmacy in rural Carlow

Syrian refugee opens pharmacy in Co Carlow village

One of the first Syrian refugees to have been resettled to Ireland has opened a pharmacy in rural Carlow.

Ireland • 25 Jun 21

Repak said the total amount of material recovered and recycled in Ireland came to 1.038 million tonnes last year

Repak sees 3% rise in materials recovered and recycled

Repak said it achieved all its EU recycling targets and successfully implemented the legislative change requirements of the Circular Economy Package (CEP) and the Programme for Government in 2020, despite the challenging operational conditions caused by Covid-19.

Business • 24 Jun 21

Paschal Donohoe said he had yet to receive a recommendation and update from the Chief Medical Officer and NPHET

Donohoe: Too early to say if reopening plan will change

The Minister for Finance has said it is too early to say whether the next phase of the Government's reopening plans, due to come into effect on 5 July, are to be changed due to increased numbers of cases of the Covid-19 Delta variant.

Business • 23 Jun 21

Fashion experts predict women's preference for comfortable shoes will walk out the door when they are free to socialise in stilettos

Will high heels see a comeback?

Sex and the City is set to return to TV screens, but will the sky-high Manolo's favoured by Carrie Bradshaw also make a comeback, or will she ditch the heels for Jimmy Choo's diamond sneakers?

Business • 23 Jun 21

Ciaran Cronin has brought music to a wider audience in a new online venture called ownatune

Own a tune by a piano man

A keyboard player with Sax and the City, Ciaran Cronin misses playing music at weddings. The pandemic silenced the six-piece band, famous for their interactive style, but Sax and the City is looking forward to playing live music at weddings when restrictions are lifted.

Business • 19 Jun 21

The Fastform mouldable splint, cast or brace is one of the innovations supported by HIHI

Helping drive health innovation in Ireland

The Health Innovation Hub Ireland is headquartered at the UCC campus in Cork. To date they have helped over 600 companies decide their next move on the journey from innovation to product.

Boost My Business • 28 May 21

Moments of joy that make you dance it out.

Moments of joy in business this year

Fiona Alston asks four business owners to share their moments of joy in business this past year.

Boost My Business • 22 May 21

Danú Coffee - coffee in a bag

Fiona Alston spoke to Peter Cooke co-founder of Danú Coffee about his Covid born business bringing us coffee bags.

Boost My Business • 19 May 21

90% of the Irish businesses exporting to Britain reported an increase in the costs of doing so post-Brexit

Irish food and drink firms optimistic about future

Despite the challenges of Covid-19 and Brexit, 82% of businesses in the Irish food, drink and horticulture sector are optimistic about the future, according to a new report by Bord Bia.

Business • 09 Jun 21

Ella and Richard will also be discussing the current status of nightlife in Ireland.

Open for Business - Brexit and Ireland's nightlife

This week's Open for Business looks at the impact Brexit is still having on business and the changing scene of Ireland's nightlife, entertaining during a pandemic.

Boost My Business • 21 May 21

SMEs can apply for the scheme through a new streamlined application process through their Local Authority or Local Enterprise Office

Scheme to help businesses with fixed costs now open

The Small Business Assistance Scheme for Covid (SBASC) has opened for a second round of applications from both SMEs and microenterprises.

Business • 11 Jun 21

Michelle Lawlor, founder of The Nude Wine Co.

The business of selling wine online

Fiona Alston speaks to one founder who has successfully brought their business through the pandemic and another whose company was born due to the pandemic.

Boost My Business • 14 May 21

The 2022 Pakman Award Winners Have Officially Been Crowned

After much excitement the winners of the 2022 Pakman Awards, powered by Repak, which celebrates many environmental champions finally met their fate as the ceremony took place on Friday night.

Boost My Business • 29 Oct 22

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