AIBF Business Talk

On AIBF Business Talk this week, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Sorcha Kenny, co-founder of K&K Windows, a family-run business revolutionising the industry by cutting out the middleman. Founded in 1995 with her husband Thomas, the company began humbly in a small Wexford shed and has grown into a thriving enterprise employing 20 people, designing, manufacturing, and installing windows. 🏠🛠️...

🎙️ This Week on AIBF Business Talk AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll welcomes Nigel McCormack from Irish Training Solutions, a company founded by ex-members of Ireland’s elite Army Ranger Wing. 🪖💼 🚀 Mission & Expertise: Established in 2020, Irish Training Solutions delivers accredited, tailored conflict and crisis management courses. Nigel shares how their military background enables them to help Iri...

📢 This week on AIBF Business Talk, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll speaks with Francis Lyons of ECAT! ECAT is a cutting-edge, cloud-based service delivery management tool that makes data collection and analysis a breeze. 🌐✨ If you’re looking to save up to 60% in time and boost efficiency by up to 30%, don’t miss out on this insightful conversation. 🕒💼 Francis, the mind behind ECAT, shares how the too...

🎙️ This week on AIBF Business Talk, CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Ruth Hennelly, Director & Financial Advisor at Hennelly Finance, a top health insurance advisor in the West. Ruth shares valuable insights into the Irish health insurance market, particularly the increased demand following COVID-19 and the significance of switching plans for savings. 🏥💰 They also discuss the upcoming auto-enro...

This week on AIBF Business Talk, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll is joined by Eric Howey, founder of EMH Technical Services; to explore the secrets behind his company's success in electrical, technical, and data installation in the South of Ireland. ⚡ Eric shares the key to his achievements: retaining skilled employees and building a positive work culture. By focusing on long-term relationships and value...

🚀 This week on AIBF Business Talk, Emma Harte, CEO of Customer Perceptions and Optimum Results, joins AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll for a fascinating chat. Emma shares her inspiring journey of taking over her father’s family business, continuing its success as a thriving enterprise that empowers SMEs through customer feedback and training. 🌱 Emma discusses how the business started due to a gap in the...

This week on AIBF Business Talk 🎙️, Elaine Carroll, CEO of AIBF, speaks with Teresa Lewis from Mauve Group, a trusted partner for businesses looking to expand internationally 🌍. AIBF, in partnership with University of Limerick (UL), is conducting research on the internationalisation of Irish SMEs, with support from Mauve Group. On this episode, Elaine and Teresa discuss the benefits of global exp...

On this week's AIBF Business Talk, Ray Nash of RAYN Safety Security chats with AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll 🗣️. RAYN started as a security company and has expanded to offer a full range of fire and security solutions, including CCTV, fire extinguishers, fire door maintenance 🚒, and more. RAYN’s clients vary widely, from private homes to industrial factories 🏠🏭, allowing the company to be a one-stop-...

📢 On this week's AIBF Business Talk 🌟, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll catches up with Mary Power, founder of Media 365 – Your Partners in Advertising 🎯. Recently honoured as the AIBF Business All-Star Advertising Industry Business Person of the Year 2024-25, Mary shares her journey and insights into the world of media advertising. Mary highlights the need for a comprehensive media strategy, blending r...

On this week's AIBF Business Talk, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Annette Ord, Commercial Director of Mauve Group, about global expansion opportunities and challenges for SMEs. 🌐✨ The Mauve Group are a trusted partner to organisations of any size seeking to expand their horizons, and achieve growth beyond their home markets. Annette highlights the importance of recognising your business’s po...

🎙️ On this episode of AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, CEO of AIBF, chats with Malcolm Hughes of Sedgwick International, the 2024 Business All-Star Non-Executive Director of the Year. Malcolm sheds light on the critical role and responsibilities of a Non-Executive Director (NED) in today's corporate landscape. 💼 Malcolm emphasises that while both executive and non-executive directors share the...

🎙️ On our milestone 150th episode of AIBF Business Talk this week, AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll speaks with Keith Enright, CEO & co-founder of ASD Ireland, a charity dedicated to providing socially inclusive activities for people with autism and their families, and AIBF's Charity of the Year.  ASD Ireland offers a range of services, including autism camps, psychotherapy, gaming groups, and communit...

This week on AIBF Business Talk, CEO Elaine Carroll chats with Marc O’Dwyer, CEO of Big Red Cloud, a company offering user-friendly accounting, bookkeeping, and payroll software for small businesses. Marc acquired Big Red Book in 2000 and transformed it into a profitable venture before launching Big Red Cloud in 2012. With over 75,000 customers, the company has seen rapid growth and high conversio...

On this week's AIBF Business Talk, Jeanette Delahunty from TSK Academy, an award-winning NeuroInclusion Consultant, speaks with AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll. 🎙️ Jeanette's mission is to promote workplace acceptance and inclusivity, focusing on hidden disabilities such as autism, ADHD, and mental health issues. 🌟 Jeanette explains that many disabilities are not visible, and neurodivergent individuals o...

In this week's episode of AIBF Business Talk, Pyn Lim, a trailblazing entrepreneur in aesthetic healthcare, discusses her journey with AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll. 🌟 Pyn, founder of the European College of Aesthetic Medicine & Surgery (ECAMS), shares how she identified a global gap in proper training for doctors in aesthetic medicine, leading her to create ECAMS, now a top global training institu...

Isabella Codd, the Founder & Creative Director of Chez Maison, shares her journey from electronic engineering to becoming a creative entrepreneur on this week's AIBF Business Talk with AIBF CEO Elaine Carroll. Isabella's passion for creating and working with fabric was inspired by her upbringing in the countryside, where crafting was a way of life. Despite initially pursuing a career in electr...

On AIBF Business Talk this week, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, interviews Eddie Quinn of ESI Foods, a company known for supplying fresh meats to various sectors.  We hear how Eddie began his career in the industry as a student, delivering fresh foods. After spending ten years with a company, he went on to establish a new business. Following a brief hiatus and the development of a well-thought-out busi...

This week on AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, interviews Gail Bovenzier, Owner of Complete Harmony. Gail's mission is to help parents connect with each other and their babies during the first few years of life. With extensive training in Pregnancy, Birth, and Beyond, Gail has assisted thousands of parents on their journey into parenthood. 🌟   Gail's passion for supporting new parents...

This week on AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, chats with Collette Gleeson, CEO of Comfort Keepers Ireland, who for almost 20 years have been providing the best in-home care services to those who need it, caring for each client with the respect and dignity they would provide members of their own families. Collette discusses the core values and purpose driving Comfort Keepers. Her exten...

This week on AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, chats with Robert Hardy, founder of EORI (UK). EORI (UK) specialises in handling customs formalities, allowing businesses to focus on growth across international markets. 🌍 EORI (UK) operates the Customs Clearance Consortium, a specialist agency addressing the increased transaction volume post-Brexit. Customs estimate an additional 200+ m...

On this week’s AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, chats with Garrett Harte, founder of Harte Media, a strategic communications consultancy specialising in media relations, reputation management, and digital engagement. 🌟 Garrett's 30-year career in startups includes launching TV3 (now Virgin Media) and Newstalk, both of whom started with zero audience and grew into media powerhouses by...

On this week’s AIBF Business Talk, join Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, as she chats with Paraic O'Mahony, the Managing Director of Chapter Financial – your go-to Life & Pension Experts, delivering personalised advice on savings, investments, pensions, and protection since 1984. 💼 Why Generic Solutions Fall Short in Finance? In the world of finance, understanding personal needs trumps generic solut...

On this week’s AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, chats with Patrick Masterson, Managing Director at Magnet Plus, Ireland’s largest connectivity partner. Three words sum up why Magnet Plus is different: People Powered Connectivity! After operating as AirSpeed and Magnet Networks for over 15 years, they understand the challenges businesses face. 📡 Magnet Plus emerged from the merger of...

On this week’s AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, chats with Teresa Hand Campbell, an Organisational Psychologist, Business Executive, Personal Coach, Mediator, and Registered Occupational Psychometric Test User. Teresa specialises in helping organizations identify and develop their best talent and guiding employees through career changes across their lifespan. 🌟 We hear from Teresa on...

On this week’s AIBF Business Talk, Elaine Carroll, AIBF CEO, chats to James Colbert, Director of Colbert & Co Estate Agents, a prominent property firm in East Cork.  James's unconventional entry into the Real Estate industry through family involvement in construction provided a unique perspective with his practical experience shaping his approach. Their branding strategy aims for a blend of tr...