The SME Community Podcast
The SME Community Podcast is the podcast for ambitious SME owners, entrepreneurs, innovators and business leaders looking for practical insights to grow, adapt and innovate.
Hosted by Aisling Hurley, design-led innovation researcher, lecturer and founder of TBF Innovation Lab, each episode features honest conversations with entrepreneurs, researchers, industry experts, educators and changemakers shaping the future of business. Together, we explore innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence (AI), digital marketing, leadership, sustainability, business strategy, design thinking, research and the real challenges of building successful organisations.
Whether you're starting a business, scaling an SME, leading innovation, navigating digital transformation or looking for practical advice from people who've been there, you'll discover inspiring stories, expert insights and actionable ideas you can apply immediately.
Originally created in partnership with Local Enterprise Office Tipperary, The SME Community Podcast is now proudly produced by TBF Innovation Lab, bringing together conversations with innovators, founders, academics, policymakers and business leaders from Ireland and beyond.
If you're interested in innovation, entrepreneurship, artificial intelligence for business, SME growth, innovation leadership, design-led innovation, responsible innovation and the future of work, subscribe and join the conversation.
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The SME Community Podcast
Exporting & Cross-Border Business Growth for SMEs | InterTradeIreland
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Thinking about exporting but not sure where to start?
Many SMEs don't realise that significant opportunities exist to grow their business across the island of Ireland, with practical support available to help reduce risk and open new markets.In this episode, Aisling speaks with Anne-Marie McAteer and Janet Toal from InterTradeIreland about how SMEs can access funding, innovation programmes and expert support to develop cross-border trade, build partnerships and grow their business. Whether you're interested in exporting, innovation funding or business collaboration, this episode explains how InterTradeIreland helps businesses innovate and expand with confidence.
You can learn more about Intertrade Ireland at https://intertradeireland.com/
You can follow them on Twitter @ Inter_Trade
You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, via Facebook, Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary.
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The SME Community Podcast is produced by TBF Innovation Lab and hosted by Aisling Hurley.
Each episode shares practical conversations on innovation, entrepreneurship, AI, leadership, research and business growth to help SMEs, founders and business leaders innovate with confidence.
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