The Business Saturday 14 November 2020
The Business
A weekly look at the world of business and personal finance with Richard Curran
Viking Splash Tours
It looks like the roar of the Viking Splash tours are soon to be silenced as the company becomes one of the latest business victims of the pandemic. We're joined by Des Rogers, a director and owner of Viking Splash Tours.
Economic Indicators
We're joined by Graham Parker, VP of Digital Freight Sales at Kontainers.com, and Martina Lawless, ESRI economist to tell us about the what may be coming down the track for the economy .
The Culinary Queen
The economic outlook changed drastically for our next guest when her TV cookery show career was put on ice because of the pandemic. But it's not the first time that Clodagh McKenna, the chef and author, has had to reinvent herself. She joins us from her new home on the British estate best known as the home of Downton Abbey
Aldi Ireland
One of the big winners from the pandemic has been the supermarket chains. We're joined by Niall O'Connor, Group Managing Director of Aldi Ireland.
Dealing with Difficult People
Many of us have to deal with difficult people in a workplace on a day to day basis. So what's the best way to cope with these types, charm or challenge? We're joined by psychotherapist Siobhan Murray for some tips.
Poetry in Business
It's been lovely hearing Joe Biden quote Seamus Heaney so often. But does poetry have a place in the corporate world and should business leaders use it in speeches? Liam Geraghty has been finding out.
Music Played on the Show
Opening
David Arnold
0:28
Sugar Rum Cherry
Duke Ellington
0:23
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Presenter: Richard Curran
Producer: Aideen McLoughlin