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Down To Business

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Join Bobby Kerr for Ireland's premier business show covering all enterprise-related topics from personal finance to business news.

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For this week's Industry Review, Bobby goes beyond the headlines and takes a look at the job of being a childcare worker.

Joining Bobby are:

● Karen Clince, Tigers Childcare

● Alec Flood, Little Rainbows

● Ida Lane, Treasures Montessori Presch... more

Bobby is joined in the Executive Chair this week by Sean Mullaney, Founder & CEO, Seapoint

Sinead O’Sullivan is an economist who has had a very interesting career. She trained as an aerospace engineer and then moved to economy and strategy, she joined Bobby earlier on the show

When we hear the phrase ‘well being’, we often think it’s slightly airy-fairy and has very little to do with business success.  Chris Cummings’ new book sees well-being as the engine that drives innovation, resilience and results.

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Recent Guests

Karen Clince
Operator from Tigers Childcare
Tigers Childcare
Episode: Industry Review: Childcare
Alec Flood
Operator from Rainbows Cresh (Little Rainbows group)
Little Rainbows
Episode: Industry Review: Childcare
Ida Lane
Owner of Treasures Montessori Preschool
Treasures Montessori Preschool
Episode: Industry Review: Childcare
Sean Mullaney
Founder and CEO of Seapoint
Seapoint
Episode: Executive Chair: Sean Mullaney, Founder & CEO, Seapoint
Chris Cummings
Author of The Well-Being Centred Workplace
Independent author/author of the book
Episode: Wellbeing at Work: A Strategic Business Advantage
Andy O'Donoghue
Tech guru
Independent tech analyst
Episode: What has Tim Cook’s legacy been to Apple?
Louisa Meehan
Woodview HRM representative
Woodview HRM
Episode: Bobby's Business Roundup April 25th
Paul Allen
Partner at Paul Allen and Associates
Paul Allen and Associates
Episode: Bobby's Business Roundup April 25th
Tanya Sweeney
Features writer and columnist with The Irish Independent
The Irish Independent
Episode: Industry Review: Columnists

Host

Bobby Kerr
Host of a business-focused show that explores personal finance, enterprise news, and economic discussions in Ireland. Bobby Kerr engages with various industry experts and shares insights on topical business challenges and opportunities.

Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars from 75 ratings
  • Top Class Content

    Love the show and listen every week. Thanks for the great content Bobby and team.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DamienConnolly
    Ireland3 years ago
  • Best Business program on Irish radio

    As always - diverse, light and entertaining

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TNT miner
    Ireland5 years ago
  • Quality content

    Bobby provides insight into business in Ireland like no other, short and punchy with actionable insights

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ronanob
    Ireland9 years ago
  • Great Business Show

    Love Bobby's business show on Newstalk. I always tune in on a Saturday. Thanks.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Popicons
    Ireland10 years ago
  • Not up to date

    Where's last weeks podcasts?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ReviewerToReview
    Ireland17 years ago

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A few reviews suggest occasional dissatisfaction with episode availability or timeliness, but overall, the response is overwhelmingly positive.
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Positive feedback highlights the program's ability to tackle current business issues with expert commentary, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the market.

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Industry Review: Childcare
Q: Karen, tell us about what 34 centers look like and what you offer to parents.
Karen Clince explains the scale of Tigers Childcare, the range from stand-alone preschools to full daycare, and the emphasis on providing a full spectrum of services from babies to early teens across multiple centers.
Industry Review: Childcare
Q: Ida, maybe introduce yourself to us and tell us what you do.
Ida Lane describes running a small, home-based preschool with a focus on early childhood education, the placement of her service within her family setting, and how she integrates ECCE funding to support three hours per day of care.
Why Start-Ups Fail: Avoiding the Traps on the Path to Commercial Success
Q: Why did you write this book?
Bernie explains that he wrote it after recognizing too many avoidable failures and leaders who lacked the necessary knowledge, deciding to distill lessons into a practical framework in order to help founders avoid common traps.
Irwin Stelzer on whether Donald Trump’s plan is the right way to go
Q: What about now with the midterms? If the power in the house then cedes to the Democrats, what happens to Trump and his policies?
Stelzer posits an 85% chance of Democrats taking the House and a 50-50 chance for the Senate, which would constrain Trump and potentially alter policy direction, especially on funding for foreign engagements.
Irwin Stelzer on whether Donald Trump’s plan is the right way to go
Q: Are people seeing the price of gas at the pumps going up? Is the weekly shopping bill becoming a challenge? What's the mood on the ground?
He notes energy prices are a sensitive issue in a large country, with cross-cutting reactions to rising costs, particularly at the pump, affecting everyday life and political opinions.

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A business-centric program that explores a wide range of topics related to enterprise, finance, and market trends provides insights into the Irish economic landscape. Episodes frequently feature interviews with industry experts and entrepreneurs, discussing their experiences, challenges, and innovative approaches. This blend of expert analysis, personal stories, and actionable advice makes it a unique source for anyone interested in business developments in Ireland and beyond. Noteworthy is the emphasis on community engagement and the show's ability to address contemporary issues through a local lens, making it appealing to both professionals and listeners with a keen interest in the world of business.

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Recent guests on Down To Business include:

1. Karen Clince
2. Alec Flood
3. Ida Lane
4. Sean Mullaney
5. Chris Cummings
6. Andy O'Donoghue
7. Louisa Meehan
8. Paul Allen

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