SME are unproductive and sorely need a 'kick in the pants', according to Conor Skehan, SME's get in their own way, he claims and explains that business owners can be too greedy, trying to have their cake and eat it, that militates against a town or village being better for business. This applies to towns and villages right across the country.He references 'public space theft', where pubs/restaurants to 'take' public property in front of their businesses.His 'hire in a heartbeat' is entrepreneur Nicola Byrne, a woman he likes so much he recently married her!Fiona Kelleher, founder of MyGug, based in Clonakilty, that turns food waste into cooking gas. Massive Fiona went through a massive pivot, from singing to selling her egg shaped anaerobic digester (designed by her husband, Ciaran Coffey) that has won awards and is selling internationally. She's raising €1 million to grow the business further internationally. Her 'hire in a heartbeat' could be Deborah Meaden, but she wants Neven Maguire to join her team.Corporate Finance Partner at JPA Brenson Lawlor, Jason Bradshaw, talks about how to increase the value of your business, if you're amongst the 4,000 haulage businesses across the country. If you're in that sector this is essential listening.Find all episodes at www.ThatGreatBusinessShow.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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