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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. Listen and subscribe to Down To Business on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Download, listen and subscribe on the Newstalk App.   You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or on Alexa, by and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'
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Episodes

Industry Review: Cybersecurity

As more and more of our personal and professional lives are based online, we are under increasing threat of cyberattack. But what is it like for the people and companies at the coalface of cybersecurity in Ireland right now? Joining Emmet Oliver to discuss is: Raluca Saceanu, Chief Executive Officer at Smarttech247 Kevin O'Loughlin, CEO of Nostra Dr. Anthony Keane, Head of the School of Informatics and Cybersecurity, TU Dublin

Jan 21, 202320 min

Servi - The Hospitality Robot

For decades the rise of the robot has been forecasted but now finally that day may be on the horizon - that is thanks in part to Malachy Ryan, Head of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Asia at 'Bear Robotics'. He stopped by to discuss the business and to give Emmet Oliver a demonstration of how 'Servi' could revolutionise the hospitality industry.

Jan 21, 20238 min

Putting food waste to good use with 'MyGug'

For many households around the country, food waste ends up in the brown bin. But for many, the smell can be a bit off-putting, so what options exist to get people to put their food waste to good use? 'MyGug' is an anaerobic digester aimed at small food businesses, restaurants, home kitchens, and schools, that turns food waste into renewable energy and fertilizer. Co-founder Fiona Kelleher joins Emmet Oliver to tell him all about it.

Jan 21, 20237 min

Counter-conventional mindsets of entrepreneurs with John Mullins

Joining Mandy Johnston is John Mullins, Associate Professor of Management Practice in Marketing and Entrepreneurship at London Business School and author of 'Break the Rules: The Six Counter-Conventional Mindsets of Entrepreneurs That Can Help Anyone Change the World'.

Jan 14, 202311 min

Industry Review: Local Papers

It has been a tough time for the papers of late with their ultimate demise long forecast and yet they continue to be an integral part of this and any other free and open democracy. It might be easy to forget sometimes but the real beating heart of the newspaper industry is actually found at the local level. So for this week’s Industry Review, Mandy Johnston wanted to chat with three people in the know to find out how things are going for our regional papers. Joining Mandy is: · Darragh Clifford,...

Jan 14, 202319 min

The benefits of saying "goodbye" to alcohol for good with Kate Gunn

Many people are currently doing ‘Dry January’ deciding not to consume alcohol for the month after the excesses of the festive season. But what if that month led to a permanent giving up? Kate Gunn took a month of booze and then her life changed. She’s the author of 'The Accidental Soberista' - she joins Mandy Johnston to tell her all about her experiences.

Jan 14, 202310 min

How the Irish wedding market is looking for the year ahead

Joining Mandy Johnston to chat about how the Irish wedding market is looking for the year ahead is wedding planner and host of ‘Say Yes to the Dress’ Peter Kelly & fashion entrepreneur Isabel Gleeson who has developed a very interesting platform called 'ReBride'.

Jan 14, 202312 min

Self-Management & Accountability in the Workplace

Bobby talks to Dr. Michael Colburn, a former Associate Professor of Management at Ashland University and author of ‘Own Your Job: Five Tools for Self-management & Accountability in the Workplace'.

Jan 07, 202314 min

Money Doctors 2023

For years, John Lowe‘s handbook has helped thousands of people get to grips with the basics of budgeting, learning how to save cash in all areas of their life, and importantly, what to do with it to maximise their return. Now, Money Doctors is back for its 18th edition to give Ireland’s consumers and business owners the tips they need to make the most of 2023. Bobby chats to John to find out more.

Jan 07, 202312 min

Industry Review: Gyms

Being fit and exercising are the mainstays of a healthy life and have become increasingly important in this digital world. The Irish gym scene has gone from strength to strength in the past decade and with this in mind, we investigate the world of the gyms of Ireland as we continue on into 2023. Joining Bobby is: - Gavin McConnon, of F45 Training - Pat Henry, Owner of the Pat & Karl Henry Fitness Centre - Ger Conroy, Director of Ger Conroy Fitness

Jan 07, 202318 min

The Vitality Mark with Dr. Mark Rowe

Bobby talks to GP Dr. Mark Rowe about his book ‘The Vitality Mark: Your Prescription for Feeling Energised, Invigorated, Enthusiastic and Optimistic Each Day’.

Dec 31, 202216 min

A New Year & A New You

In a special Industry Review Bobby chats to three people who might help you get yourself right for 2023. Joining Bobby is Louisa Meehan of Woodview HRM, Fitness expert Lesley Giltinan, and Ciara Conlon who is a productivity coach.

Dec 31, 202217 min

In conversation with Ultan Conlon

To top off a wonderful year and the final show before Christmas, Bobby is joined in conversation with singer-songwriter, Ultan Conlon.

Dec 24, 202213 min

Industry Review: Christmas Food & Drink

With just a few hours to go until the big day, it is only fitting that the final industry review of the year is geared towards ensuring your Christmas Day meal runs smoothly. Joining Bobby is Ali Dunworth, food and travel writer, Derry Clarke, award-winning chef, and Oisin Davis of Great Irish Beverages.

Dec 24, 202218 min

Bobby's Annual Grafton Street Stroll

Every year Bobby takes a stroll down Grafton Street to get a sense of the mood on one of the busiest days in the retail calendar. This year is no different, as he popped into a few shops, and chatted with business owners, to find out how things were going.

Dec 24, 202213 min

Is it really the most wonderful time of the year?

While the Christmas music may be blaring around your house and Christmas cheer filling the streets of your local town, for some Christmas is a more trying time. To cover that sentiment is Ian O’Doherty of the Irish Independent.

Dec 24, 202210 min

Pat Shortt's Jumbo Breakfast Roll with Hosted Kitchens

For many years, Pat Shortt was offered all sorts of things to use his song 'The Jumbo Breakfast Roll'. While he turned down those offers, he has now teamed up with food business Hosted Kitchens, who launched Ireland's first virtual breakfast brand together. Pat and Sean Murray of Hosted Kitchens join Bobby to tell him how it all works.

Dec 24, 20229 min

A guide to the art of reflective coaching with Rosie Nice

In the post-Covid era leaders, organisations worldwide are increasingly recognizing the value that coaching can add to improve company productivity and performance. But in the competitive field where each coach expert presents their unique approach, is there a place for some “magic"? Rosie Nice, coach, founder of ESB Training and author of the book 'The Magic Happens in the Silence: A guide to the art of reflective coaching' joins Bobby to discuss.

Dec 17, 20228 min

Industry Review: The Business of Golf

Ireland is home to hundreds of golf courses, including a third of the world's natural links courses. We boast some incredible offerings in some of the most breathtaking locations, so it's no wonder that player numbers have swelled to over 500,000 in the last two years. But do those numbers tell the full story? Joining Bobby to talk through the world of golf and some of the businesses around the sport is: - Anne McCormack, Chief Operations Officer at Golf Ireland - Off the Ball’s Nathan Murphy wh...

Dec 17, 202221 min

Building maintenance made easy with Snapfix

Submitting maintenance issues with the Snapfix mobile app is as easy as taking a photo or video. Bobby is joined by its CEO and Founder, Paul McCarthy, as well as Sinead Boyle, Rooms Manager at Haddington House, to find out how this new app could be the future for managing a building.

Dec 17, 20229 min
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