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.
Visit https://tbf.ie for free business resources, research, training, innovation tools and professional development.
The SME Community Podcast
Circular Economy & Sustainable Business for SMEs
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What exactly is the circular economy—and why should SMEs care?
In this episode, Aisling explores how small businesses can become more sustainable by embracing circular economy principles, reducing waste and making better use of resources. Joining the discussion are Noel Heffernan, environmental management consultant and Chairperson of the Tipperary Green Business Network, and Michael McEniry, Director of NRGE, who share practical insights into environmental innovation, resource efficiency and sustainable business practices. Discover how businesses can improve efficiency, reduce environmental impact and identify new opportunities through sustainable innovation and circular economy thinking. Whether you're beginning your sustainability journey or looking to strengthen your environmental strategy, this episode provides practical ideas that businesses of all sizes can apply.
You can get in touch with Noel at tgbn.ie You can reach Michael on nrge.ie
You can reach LEO Tipperary on localenteprise.ie Tipperary, or get in touch with them at their base in Clonmel, @TipperaryLEO.
You can talk to TBF on Twitter or Instagram @tbfcentral using the #SMECommunityPodcast or at https://tbf.ie.
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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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📧 Contact: aisling@tbf.ie
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