Down To Business

Bobby chats with John Lowe, aka 'The Money Doctor', a financial journalist and adviser renowned for his practical money tips. John shares innovative ways to manage holiday budgets, like using Secret Santa to cap family spending. He emphasizes the value of non-monetary gifts and volunteering. Additionally, John explains tax-free employee vouchers and provides strategies for tackling post-Christmas overspending. He encourages building a savings habit and planning expenses across four categories. John also discusses smart investment options for better savings returns.

Pitch '25 invites Irish start-up's and budding entrepreneurs to pitch for their chance to be mentored in the world of retail with Arnotts. Bobby took a trip out to the Arnotts in Dublin city centre to chat to a few of the finalists to see how they’ve been getting on.

Christmas is a wonderful time of year, and here in Ireland, we have an incredible array of products made by homegrown talent to choose from.To find out a little bit more about some of the kinds of food producers we have at our disposal, Bobby is joined by:Andy Pratt from The Raw Juice CompanyAlice Tevlin from Rua FoodLisa Quinlan from Clever Foods

For this week’s Industry Review, Bobby takes a deep dive into Ireland’s recruitment landscape - a sector that’s evolving rapidly as talent shortages, hybrid work, and shifting employee expectations reshape how organisations hire. Bobby is joined by three leading voices in the Irish recruitment sector to discuss:Frank Farrelly, CEO & co-founder of Sigmar RecruitmentRachel Tubridy, Managing Director of PeopleSourceElaine Brady, Managing Partner, Barden in Leinster

Joining Bobby in the Executive Chair this week is Matt Mohan, CEO of The FKM Group

Joining Bobby to run through the main business pages from the morning papers are Caroline Reidy of the HR Suite & Doug Keatinge, Head of Communications at Avolon.

David Smith, Economics Editor at The Sunday Times, shares insights on the UK’s economic challenges. He discusses how recent tax rises and tighter spending could stunt growth, yet the markets responded positively to fiscal caution. Smith also dives into inflation concerns, particularly rising food prices, and the implications for the Bank of England. Additionally, he analyzes Keir Starmer's cautious approach to Brexit, hinting at a possible 'cat flap' strategy for closer EU ties without sacrificing key freedoms.

Zoë Arden works at the intersection of leadership and storytelling. She joins Bobby to discuss her new book ‘Story-Centred Leadership: Crafting Cultures of Change’.

Bobby went out & about at Gifted in the RDS, Ireland's iconic Christmas craft fair, featuring hundreds of makers, designers and artisan food producers.

A look into any high street window across the country will show that Ireland's tailoring trade is evolving - blending tradition with fresh demand for quality, personal service, and sustainable fashion. Louis Copeland of Louis Copeland and Sons, Robin Johnson of Johnson's Tailors in Tullow and Sean Treacy, Owner of Hunter Treacy Tailors join Bobby in studio to discuss how the craft is thriving.