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Feb 17, 2024 • 12min
Cryptocurrency: Is it safe to invest?
Bobby is joined by Rory Gillen of Gillen Markets & Gary Carvill from the Digital Wealth Group to debate the pros and cons of cryptocurrencies.

Feb 17, 2024 • 8min
Out & About: OffBeat Donuts
Bobby was out and about at OffBeat Donuts in Dundrum Town Centre to hear all about the runaway success of one of the country's purveyors of premium donuts.

Feb 17, 2024 • 6min
Istil 38 - Ireland's premium Irish craft vodka
It was reported earlier this month that Irish Vodka brand Istil 38 - which launched back in 2022 - has attracted an investment worth around €390,000 as it looks to build upon the success they have seen in the last two years.Shane Davey, Managing Director of the Sugarloaf Beverage Company joins Bobby to discuss.

Feb 17, 2024 • 19min
Business roundup with Linda Daly & Stephen O’Leary
Joining Bobby to go through the main business stories from the Saturday papers are Linda Daly Business Reporter with the Sunday Times & Stephen O’Leary the founder of Olytico.

Feb 10, 2024 • 19min
Industry Review: Vets
In recent months we saw news that there is a serious shortage of qualified vets facing the Irish veterinary industry, with some practices advertising for more than a year to fill positions.Couple this with rising costs and ever-increasing demands on our vets for small and large animals, where exactly is the sector right now?Joining Bobby to discuss is:Charles Cosgrave, Co-Owner of Village Vets Kathy Enright, co-owner of Rockhall Veterinary LtdConor Geraghty, former president of Veterinary Ireland and owner of the FarmGate Veterinary Group

Feb 10, 2024 • 15min
Executive Chair: Ciaran McCormack of Select Technology Group
Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Ciaran McCormack of Select Technology Group.

Feb 10, 2024 • 12min
How business can do the right thing in a turbulent world
Bobby speaks to Alison Taylor, author of 'Higher Ground: How Business Can Do the Right Thing in a Turbulent World'.

Feb 10, 2024 • 9min
Managing workplace wellbeing with Laya Healthcare
The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index 2024 is the result of one of Ireland's most extensive workplace wellbeing studies and offers invaluable insights into the evolving HR landscape, allowing employers and employees to stay up to date on the latest trends.Bobby chats to Sinead Proos, Head of Health & Wellbeing at Laya Healthcare to explore some of the key trends regarding people's wellbeing in the workplace and discuss how to sustain high performance in a hybrid working environment.The Laya Healthcare Workplace Wellbeing Index is available at layahealthcare.ie/wellbeingindex.

Feb 10, 2024 • 10min
The dos and don'ts of workplace romance
With Valentine’s Day coming up Bobby takes a look at the actual rules around romance in the workplace with Damien McCarthy, Managing Director of HR Buddy.

Feb 10, 2024 • 20min
Business roundup with Louisa Meehan & Bob Hoffman
Joining Bobby to run through the top stories from the business pages this morning are Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM & Bob Hoffman of Vista Executive Search.


