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The latest Business Leaders articles, advice and insights from the ProfileTree team.
Digital Transformation for Small Retailers We sat down with Martin Neill, CEO of AirPOS, to learn his insight into the number of E-commerce benefits available for small businesses to grow online as well as larger businesses. In our interview, Martin shared his business background and how his business has grown into a successful brand recognised […]
It can be difficult to unlock our true potential. While there are so many barriers out there that can stop us from achieving what we want – how do we break through these? In this instalment of our Business Leaders series, Michelle Connolly sits down with Susan Steele, Director or Performance Breakthrough, who specialises in […]
Attitudes towards business recruitment is changing. Nowadays, millennial and gen Z talent need to be appealed to. One business making this a priority and turning it into a specialist service is Nepturnal. In this installment of our Business Leaders series, ProfileTree Director Michelle Connolly sits down with Ellie Francis, CEO of Nepturnal, to discuss how […]
Without branding, businesses would struggle to make a connection with their customers. They wouldn’t be able to grab their attention, let alone build the relationship that’s needed to create brand loyalty. Despite this, many businesses fail to invest in their branding. In our latest Business Leaders interview, we sat down with Gareth Tipping, Sales Director […]
By using consultancy services, business owners can unlock new skills, opportunities and potential. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we sit down with Brendan Murphy, owner of Ghost Consultancy in Lisburn, Northern Ireland. During our conversation with the business expert, we learn all about the benefits business consultancy can bring. To gain fascinating insights on […]
How Hospitality Management has Benefited Fundraising for Cancer Fund For Children We sat down with Joan Burden, hospitality manager at Cancer Fund for Children to learn more about what Daisy Lodge offers families that are affected by cancer, her experience in hospitality management and how holding conferences and events for businesses at the facility supports […]
In this week’s Business Leaders interview, we cover digital transformation for retailers. ProfileTree CEO Ciaran Connolly sat down with Martin Neill, CEO of AirPOS, to gain his insights into the growing world of ecommerce. AirPOS is a full retail management platform that provides complete ePOS (point of sale) and ecommerce solutions for business both online […]
Is There A Need for Digitising Sports Facilities? Entrepreneur and sports lover Fearghal Campbell sat down with ProfileTree CEO Ciaran Connolly and revealed the inspiration behind starting Pitchbooking, the online booking system for sports facilities. Campbell provided an insight into his background and his business journey that led him to Pitchbooking. Coming from a background […]
For many businesses, digital transformation has become a huge priority and the need for a strong digital strategy cannot be ignored. As part of our Business Leaders interview series, ProfileTree CEO Ciaran Connolly sat down with Natalie Haccius, a professional digital transformation consultant. In the interview, she discusses the importance of having a digital strategy […]
Digital transformation is the key to unlocking countless business opportunities. Whether it be solving a problem, increasing awareness or generating leads – the possibilities are endless through digital intervention. In our latest Business Leaders interview, host Ciaran Connolly sat down with Louise O’Conor, a leading digital transformation expert based in Dublin, to discuss digital transformation […]
Video marketing has become the most popular and successful form of content marketing for businesses increasing the need for a video marketing strategy. Having a video marketing strategy when looking to create video content for your business is important. The power of video marketing shouldn’t be underestimated but there are many aspects that need to […]
Converting a Traditional Business to Online sounds like the norm. But believe it or not – even businesses that first date back to the 1930s are still in the process of being fully digitised. Without moving traditional businesses online, there is a risk of being left behind by their customers and the world as technology […]
Networking unlocks significant potential for businesses across all industries. But how do we get started? And what can we really get from it? Our host Ciaran Connolly chats with Grant Powell, CEO of Central Working, a collection of co-working spaces scattered across the UK. In Grant’s career, he has led several co-working spaces, housing hundreds […]
Whether you are buying, selling or investing in a property, property management is at the heart of these big financial decisions. However, the property ladder is a complex field that always requires expertise and guidance. In a recent of our Business Leaders series, we sat down with a renowned property expert to learn more about […]
For many women, exploring the world and feeling empowered is not easily accessible. The opportunity to travel can inspire people in many ways, like Sophia Khalid, Founder of Girls Group Holiday, who left her career in law to create her own business. Through her own time travelling, Sophia was inspired to fill a gap in […]
How account management can drive your business revenue and customer retention with Warwick Brown. Do you have challenges when it comes to account management and efficiency of your business? In this interview, we sat down with Warwick Brown, owner of Account Manager Tips. Starting off his professional life, Brown has a background in corporate travel. […]
Sparking and supporting young people’s interest in technology is how our future economy will thrive. But how is this done? This week, as part of our Business Leaders series, our host Ciaran Connolly speaks with Roger Warnock, Director of The Bytes Project in Belfast. In the interview, the pair discuss how the charity and technology […]
This week, as part of our Business Leaders series, ProfileTree Director Michelle Connolly explores the hospitality industry in Northern Ireland. This episode features Ruth Chocron, owner of Titanic Guest, a boutique bed and breakfast in east Belfast. In the interview, they discuss how the Argentinian fashion designer found her way to Belfast, and built her […]
Nowadays, many companies are making the smart decision to invest in its people. By doing this, business leaders are taking the first step towards better practices and therefore, better results. One of the people responsible for instigating this phenomenal change is Ian McClean, Founder of Flow Group. Flow comprises a collection of change consultants, who […]
The world as we know it is becoming more digital-minded. When you think of the catering industry – what once relied on phone calls to make table bookings, pen and paper to record reservations and even simple cash-in-hand to pay for meals – has all become digitised. Neil Bradley, former chef and founder of Food […]
Talking Financial Advice with Fairstone Financial Management NI How important is planning for your retirement? And what role should financial planning play in making sure your future plans have a firm footing? Peter Savage and Sean Larkin, of Fairstone Financial Management NI, discussed these essential topics and many more during a ProfileTree Business Leaders […]
Tony McEnroe Discusses Deep Tech, IP Protection and More The CEO of a company behind a groundbreaking ‘soft x-ray’ microscope used in disease research and drug discovery has revealed how he turned his university spin-out company into an award-winning business. Tony McEnroe’s company SiriusXT specialises in technology designed to offer very high-resolution images of the […]
Our CEO Ciaran Connolly sat down for a Zoom chat with Jon Howell, Founder of high-profile aviation events company AviaDev. AviaDev – short for ‘aviation develop’ – is an African aviation events company. It is known best for hosting a leading air service development conference for industry specialists to connect, inform, network and strategise. In […]
Making time to plan your financial future is one of the most important investments you can make. Wealth management helps you make better decisions about your money and achieve peace of mind. However, many people do not consider this until later stages of life. Financial planning specialist Simon Thompson, of Welby Associates Wealth Management, is our […]
Branding is the key to building a relationship with your audience. Without it, you aren’t identifiable or memorable. Yet, there’s so many businesses out there that do not invest in their branding. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we discover how to use branding to maximise business opportunities. We learn this expertise from Oranga Creative’s […]
Talking Money With Nick Lawlor The importance of financial wellness? Find out first-hand from financial planning specialist Nick Lawlor of Dublin and Cork-based financial specialists, New Beginning. Nick explains how the right approach to income and money can help people to stay well-prepared for a range of eventualities at every stage of life. During a […]
John Ferris Explains Ulster Bank Accelerator Thinking of setting up a business? In the early days of your company? Discover inspiration, advice and startup support know-how through our interview with Ulster Bank business specialist John Ferris. John, who is the bank’s Entrepreneur Development Manager, works with newer businesses to help “open doors” for owners at […]
Leadership can be learned in many different ways. Whether it be on-the-job, or through intensive training – one of the most effective ways of understanding how to be a leader is through one-to-one coaching support. In our latest Business Leaders episode, we chat with Siobhan Kearney, a successful community and voluntary sector leader, who has […]
Talking Outsourcing With Hew Campbell A Retired Site Lead from a global legal services provider has given insights into a fascinating career and shared some of his legal sector expertise. Hew Campbell, formerly of Axiom, began by outlining a career path which led to working in Belfast as part of a team delivering innovative approaches […]
Talking With Kate Taylor Tourism Challenges and How To Overcome Them A tourism sector consultant has discussed a range of solutions to some of the common challenges found in the tourism sector. During a ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview, Kate Taylor of Taylored Training passed on a range of insights from her work with Irish […]
Brands have always been an important part of any economy. The purpose was originally a form of proof of ownership, but that changed once the potential of branding revealed itself. In the current marketplace, branding is everything and has the potential to make or break a business despite the business size. A good brand was […]
Insights from Consultant Jude Franks An Australian consultant with a diverse range of experience across tourism and marketing has shared a range of fascinating insights covering both disciplines. Jude Franks began by outlining her substantial professional expertise in the tourism sector. “I’ve been involved in the tourism industry for 35 years, predominantly here in Australia […]
Talking Governance With Emily Hill, Qualsys What is compliance technology? And how can innovation be used to deliver good governance? A representative of the software company Qualsys, providers of a business management solution with governance, risk and compliance (GRC) at its core, has explored these topics and many more. Marketing Manager Emily Hill, speaking during […]
How could executive coaching help you, and your business, to grow? How can transformational change be achieved through the right life coaching? Specialist Fiona Molloy of FM Coaching explored these topics, and more, during a ProfileTree Business Leaders video interview. She began by introducing her own expertise and the reasons why she launched her own […]
Ever heard of a mastermind group? In short, it is a peer-to-peer mentoring group used to help members solve their problems with input and advice from the other group members. This type of peer support is endorsed and mastered by specialist Miceál O’Kane, of 7th Venture Consulting. In our latest Business Leaders episode, Miceál gives […]
A tourism specialist who develops destinations on a global scale has shared some valuable insights into how locations, including Dubai and Pakistan, are promoted to help grow their visitor numbers. Tourism strategist Sumaira Isaacs explored these topics and many more during a ProfileTree Business Leaders interview. Sumaira began by outlining her substantial experience in the […]
