Business Matters with Karl Fitzpatrick

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to examine the reasons behind a drop in real income for Irish workers, the disparity of the earnings between public sector and private sector employees and whether income tax should be adjusted to reflect the ‘riskiness’ of employment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aidan O’Neill from DOCOsoft joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the benefits which insurance companies enjoy by using the DOCOsoft platform, how the platform is now being used to process almost half of the claims in the London market and why he is targeting Bermuda for further expansion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Higgins from Future Proof Insights joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how the business uses neuroscience to determine consumers’ reaction to brands, how neuroscience often provides a more accurate representation of brand perception and why sustainability is not influencing consumer purchasing decisions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shawn Shewchuk from Change Your Results joins Karl Fitzpatrick, to discuss ways in which business can improve their productivity, the concept of strategic accountability and why time management is a myth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Collins from Walfrid Private joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the importance of wealth management for business owners, the factors to consider when making investments and why entrepreneurs should attend the upcoming Wealth Summit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist Marc Coleman, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the gross profits of €300 billion which were recorded by corporations based in Ireland last year, how Brexit has positively impacted profits and why a modest corporation tax rate increase could reduce the tax imposed on income. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Joe Fitzsimons from Horizon Quantum Computing joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline the uses of quantum computing in business, the benefits which quantum computing can deliver from an innovation perspective and plans for Horizon Quantum Computing to create a base in Dublin. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Daniel Coen from Skippio joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain how Skippio eliminates the need to queue for food and drink at large-scale events, the increased sales which events can enjoy through Skippio and international growth plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kim Hogan from Workthere Ireland joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its serviced office space offering, how businesses are using these flexible premises options to attract employees into the office and the future plans for Workthere Ireland. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss how a €16 billion government surplus has arisen and how this surplus should be allocated. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rob O’Byrne from What’s Your Excuse Fitness joins Karl Fitzpatrick to share his incredible personal story, explaining how his rehab experience inspired his idea for a wheelchair accessible gym and how he helps people with disabilities to achieve their gym goals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dennis Kelly from Postayltics joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss his entrepreneurial successes, why he believes direct mail is an important part of the marketing mix and how his software solution can be integrated with modern marketing practices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tom Bermingham from Wexford Local Development joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the new LEADER funding programme, how the county has benefited from LEADER and why you need to inform the strategy for the new programme. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Curry from Smart X Assistant joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the concept behind the company, why he is targeting mortgage brokers as clients and his international expansion plans. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The iconic Sir Richard Branson joins Karl Fitzpatrick to outline his approach to innovation and developing new business ideas, why he views dyslexia as his superpower and why he decided to enter the cruise line space Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dara O’Leary from Sunshyne Coaching joins Karl Fitzpatrick to highlight the growing importance of employee engagement, the proactive steps which employers can take to achieve engagement from workers and the benefits which it can deliver for an organisation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Liddy from Carroll’s Irish Gifts joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss its growth in popularity amongst both domestic and international customers, it’s search for a new giftware supplier through the Fáilte competition and what the buyers will be looking for in a new supplier. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the Government’s suggested planning reforms for accelerating homebuilding and the rationale for the Irish Planning Institute’s rejection of these reforms. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

John Ryan from Healthy Place to Work joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the growing importance of employee health on the corporate agenda, the different factors which aid employee health in the workplace and the international markets which Healthy Place to Work is currently available in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dermot Usher, the new owner of Cork City FC, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to examine the success of his business SONAS Bathrooms, what appealed to him about owning a football club and his plans for Cork City FC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joanna Bannon from international law firm, Fieldfisher, joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the origins of the Short-Term Tourist Letting Bill, its potential impact on the availability of tourist accommodation and how this legislation will reflect similar steps taken by Ireland’s European counterparts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Resident economist, Marc Coleman joins Karl Fitzpatrick to analyse the factors behind the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank and to assess its potentials implications for the global financial services sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dave Byrne from ReaDI-Watch joins Karl Fitzpatrick to highlight how its platform can assist businesses to maximise their R&D output, the need for greater emphasis on R&D in Ireland and why the company has created a presence in the Canadian market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shena Brien from IP Telecom joins Karl Fitzpatrick to explain the rationale for starting IP Telecom, how the company has benefited from the remote working revolution and the new product which it has developed for clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Campion from ARGO joins Karl Fitzpatrick to discuss the success which the architectural firm enjoys in the Caribbean, the growing importance of sustainable building design and plans to introduce a 16-hour work day for its international clients. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.