Highland Radio Business Matters

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Presented by Chris Ashmore

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September 24, 202641 min

Business Matters, Eps 315 – Geothermal energy potential, plus big growth in membership for chamber of commerce

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at geothermal energy, and also the fortunes of one local chamber of commerce that is experiencing a period of rapid growth. First up, mention renewable resources and wind and solar power spring to mind but what about geothermal energy – tapping into heat that is beneath the […] The post Business Matters, Eps 315 – Geothermal energy potential, plus big growth in membership for chamber of commerce appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

September 17, 202641 min

Business Matters, Eps 314: Anois, the new taxi-hailing app – plus the countdown to Highland Radio’s Customer Service Awards

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris finds out about a new taxi-hailing app with an Irish twist. People who use taxis – particularly in cities – will be familiar with the likes of Uber, Bolt and Free Now. Well, now there is an app in Ireland called Anseo which has been designed to provide not […] The post Business Matters, Eps 314: Anois, the new taxi-hailing app – plus the countdown to Highland Radio’s Customer Service Awards appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

September 10, 202634 min

Business Matters – Ep 313: SEAI grants for Donegal businesses, plus recognising the links between food and the land

On this week’s Business Matters, Chris Ashmore has been finding out more about business energy upgrades and the grants and supports available to the business sector. He’s been speaking with Fergus Sharkey, Head of Business Supports with the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland. Last year, 161 Business in Donegal got funding from SEAI last year […] The post Business Matters – Ep 313: SEAI grants for Donegal businesses, plus recognising the links between food and the land appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

September 4, 202644 min

Business Matters – Ep 312: Blue economy potential in Donegal, plus teenage enterpreneur’s start-up is a new way to pay!

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore looks at the blue economy in Donegal, plus how a Letterkenny teenager is hoping his fintech start up could be a game changer. First up, a look at the blue economy and the potential that exists here in Donegal. Broadly speaking, the blue economy is a term used […] The post Business Matters – Ep 312: Blue economy potential in Donegal, plus teenage enterpreneur’s start-up is a new way to pay! appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

August 27, 202641 min

Business Matters, Eps 311 – Buncrana woman’s sustainable handbags business grows, plus better times ahead for City of Derry Airport

On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a sustainable fashion accessories business, and also how City of Derry airport is seeing passenger numbers soaring. First up, he talks with Buncrana woman Orla O’Hagan about her business Orla Vera Accessories, a boutique brand specialising in hand-crafted products, notably handbags, made from real leather and […] The post Business Matters, Eps 311 – Buncrana woman’s sustainable handbags business grows, plus better times ahead for City of Derry Airport appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

August 20, 202639 min

Business Matters – Ep 310: 16 Donegal finalists at Blas na Éireann awards, plus time to upskill this autumn

On Business Matters this week Chris Ashmore looks at a major awards ceremony in the food and drink sector, plus autumn courses to upskill, or reskill. First up, he speaks with Fallon Moore, event co-ordinator for the Blas na hÉireann, Irish Food Awards. It’s a great year for Donegal producers with a record 16 making […] The post Business Matters – Ep 310: 16 Donegal finalists at Blas na Éireann awards, plus time to upskill this autumn appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

August 13, 202644 min

Business Matters – Eps 309: Gareth McGlynn’s Niche SSP recruitment success, plus new green construction ATU courses

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore hears from Gareth McGlynn about Niche Specialist Staffing Partners, a recruitment company based in Donegal whose entire customer base is in the United States, plus he finds out about new online courses to upskill those in the construction sector as it transitions into a low-carbon era. The main […] The post Business Matters – Eps 309: Gareth McGlynn’s Niche SSP recruitment success, plus new green construction ATU courses appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

August 7, 202646 min

Business Matters – Ep 308: Top tourism hot-spots with Travel Counsellor Mandy Ellis – plus Charlie Gallagher’s all in one platform to scale your business

In this week’s Business Matters, Chris speaks with Donegal Town-based Travel Counsellor Mandy Ellis, and Charlie Gallagher from Dunfanaghy who recently set up a new business venture, Blue Eyes Solutions which provides an all-in-one platform featuring a website builder, powerful Content Relation Management, marketing automation, and smart AI agents to scale your business. First up, […] The post Business Matters – Ep 308: Top tourism hot-spots with Travel Counsellor Mandy Ellis – plus Charlie Gallagher’s all in one platform to scale your business appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

July 31, 202639 min

Business Matters, EP 307: John Doherty of New Look Property Maintenance is upbeat about times ahead

On Business Matters this week, Chris Ashmore has been speaking to John Doherty from Coolboy outside Letterkenny, who having spent many years working abroad and in Dublin, decided to come home and set up his own business, New Look Property Maintenance. Having started off, as he says “out of the boot of a car”, he […] The post Business Matters, EP 307: John Doherty of New Look Property Maintenance is upbeat about times ahead appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .

July 23, 202632 min

Business Matters: Ep 306 – Convoy based Ulster Mead Company tastes more success

In this week’s Business Matters Chris Ashmore pays a trip to Convoy to find out all about the Ulster Mead Company. Widely regarded as the world’s oldest alcoholic drink, mead is sometimes called “honey wine” and is made by fermenting pure honey with water, sometimes infused with fruits, spices, herbs, or parts of plants to create […] The post Business Matters: Ep 306 – Convoy based Ulster Mead Company tastes more success appeared first on Highland Radio - Latest Donegal News and Sport .