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
GDPR Made Simple for SMEs | Data Protection with Rosemary Kearney
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GDPR doesn't have to be confusing. Every business that collects customer data has legal responsibilities,but compliance can be much simpler than many business owners think. In this episode, Aisling speaks with Rosemary Kearney, founder of RMDK Consultancy and a specialist in GDPR and data protection for SMEs. Together they explore what GDPR really means for small businesses, how to protect customer information, website privacy considerations, cookies, marketing consent, data security and practical steps every organisation should take to remain compliant. Rosemary explains GDPR in straightforward language, helping business owners understand their obligations without unnecessary legal jargon. Whether you're running a website, collecting customer information, building an email list or using digital marketing tools, this episode offers practical guidance to help protect both your customers and your business.
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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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