Taking Care Of Business with Ronan Berry
Taking Care of Business is a live hour-long show focusing on the business and current affairs stories affecting how you do business.
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Episodes
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Episode 127
Wednesday, 22 July 2026
From AI and workforce skills to regional investment, business growth and new jobs, this episode looks at the opportunities shaping the Midlands economy.
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Episode 126
Wednesday, 15 July 2026
From floating hot tubs to practical AI and global economics, this episode explores the ideas and events shaping the future of Midlands business.
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Episode 125
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Portarlington's Jac Dunne joins Ronan to explain why Dimply has launched Belong SRL and why businesses have a crucial role in developing the next generation of talent. Angela McEvoy from Laois County Council will discuss the new Invest Laois campaign, the county's economic ambitions. What do new customs rules mean for your next online purchase? E-commerce expert Ronan O'Brien from Portlaoise explains more.
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Episode 124
Wednesday, 1 July 2026
Will lower VAT really mean cheaper coffees? Nicky O'Callaghan of SiP Coffee Garden explains why the answer isn't as straightforward as it seems, and what the latest VAT changes mean for cafés and hospitality businesses. Regina Bushell joins Ronan to discuss Grovelands Childcare's latest expansion in Athlone, creating more childcare places, new jobs and confidence in the Midlands economy. Bernie Everard explains why local food producers should seize the opportunity to showcase their products at this year's National Ploughing Championships. And Ger Hyland, President of the Road Haulage Associati
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Episode 123
Wednesday, 24 June 2026
From award-winning growth and tourism tech to solar investment and inflation-proofing your finances, this episode is packed with ideas for building a stronger future.
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Episode 122
Thursday, 18 June 2026
From bold investments and SME pressures to cyber resilience and café success, this episode explores the realities of doing business in Ireland today.
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Episode 121
Wednesday, 10 June 2026
From immersive tourism to creative entrepreneurship and practical AI adoption, this episode explores how Midlands businesses are evolving with confidence and creativity.
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Episode 120
Wednesday, 3 June 2026
From startup wellness brands to energy savings and Leaving Cert perspective, this episode is packed with practical insight and inspiring Midlands stories.
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Episode 119
Wednesday, 27 May 2026
Taking Care Business with Ronan Berry
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Episode 118
Wednesday, 20 May 2026
From cyber threats to stronger branding and smarter construction, this episode explores how Midlands industries are adapting to a fast-changing world.
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Episode 117
Wednesday, 13 May 2026
From cyber threats to stronger branding and smarter construction, this episode explores how Midlands industries are adapting to a fast-changing world.
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Episode 116
Tuesday, 12 May 2026
From multimillion-euro exits to VAT battles and fuel supports, this episode tackles the deals, pressures and policy shaping Midlands business.
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Episode 115
Wednesday, 22 April 2026
From legacy and innovation to skills, growth and recognition—this episode celebrates the people and ideas shaping the Midlands.
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Episode 114
Wednesday, 15 April 2026
The conflict knock-on effects, "No Farmers, No Food" protests, and the fuel crisis hitting rural transport providers
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Episode 113
Wednesday, 8 April 2026
From global risk to regional growth and real-life services, this episode looks at how big forces and local ideas are reshaping business.
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Episode 112
Wednesday, 1 April 2026
From Irish wine tourism to tech regulation, resilient leadership and practical innovation, this episode highlights Midlands ideas with global potential.
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Episode 111
Wednesday, 25 March 2026
From family business legacy to supporting Irish enterprise and tackling fuel costs, this episode looks at the forces shaping sustainable growth in the Midlands.
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Episode 110
Wednesday, 11 March 2026
From escape rooms to leadership workshops, Wankernomics explain corporate jargon, and Ireland's largest inflatable water-park
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Episode 109
Wednesday, 4 March 2026
From global energy shocks to creative launches and evolving cyber threats, this episode explores the forces reshaping modern business.
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Episode 108
Wednesday, 25 February 2026
From enterprise support to smarter delivery, confident leadership and cold-water resilience—this episode is all about building stronger businesses and communities.
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Episode 107
Wednesday, 18 February 2026
From advanced manufacturing to creative collaboration and organic grain, this episode celebrates Midlands innovation ahead of National Enterprise Week.
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Episode 106
Wednesday, 11 February 2026
From attention to AI, health to high performance—this week’s episode dives into what really drives success in the modern workplace.
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Episode 105
Wednesday, 4 February 2026
Starting and Sustaining your own business, the See Your Business Pitchside initiative, and the end of an era with Eamonn Brackens Menswear Portarlington
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Episode 104
Wednesday, 28 January 2026
Trade, tech, talent and storytelling—this episode explores the forces shaping how Irish SMEs work, grow and thrive in 2026.
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Episode 103
Wednesday, 21 January 2026
From global trade risks to Irish ag-tech, family business success and a heartfelt tribute—this episode captures resilience, innovation, and legacy.
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Episode 102
Wednesday, 14 January 2026
From funding to fair pay and fixing workplace culture, this episode tackles the big shifts shaping small business in 2026.
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Episode 101
Wednesday, 7 January 2026
From care careers to communications, pensions to policy—this week’s episode equips you to start 2026 informed and inspired.
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Episode 100
Wednesday, 24 December 2025
From concrete to candy and cabinet to county halls—this end-of-year special dives into the big ideas and local realities shaping Midlands business in 2026.
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Episode 99
Wednesday, 17 December 2025
From scaling coffee brands to social housing loans, viral sandwiches to workplace compassion—this episode is rich in purpose and local pride.
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Episode 98
Wednesday, 10 December 2025
From modern construction to fashion, apprenticeships, and local business boosts—this episode is packed with future-focused Midlands stories.