What team do you support? Play it, or simply watch it, we’re captivated by sport. It’s big business. It’s not the FIFA’s of this world who drive this multi-billion pound global industry- it’s you. The fans and part-time participants. Even in

We’ve a habit of sending some of most talented people away in this country. Emigration stirs deep and negative memories in Ireland, north and south. But is it all bad? We’ve all heard the success stories of the riches found in far off lands, often whe

What would you do in the event of a zombie apocalypse? Think carefully about this one, the answer could determine whether you get a job or not. That's if you're applying for one at a particular sandwich shop chain in America. The boss uses this question

Hi Folks, Jim here with the latest this week. Success is sometimes unexpected. A good entrepreneur is often an exceptional opportunist. They start with a plan but pivot and change direction when they realise the opportunity lies in another direction. B

This week on The Profit Margin it's all about cash and currencies. We're living in an era when central banks are in the spotlight and monetary policy is hitting the headlines, but what does it all mean for businesses on the front-line? Plus we'll be delvi

This week we're looking at what to do when the chips are down. How can you turn a business around? We'll hear from one company that has completely repositioned itself in response to market demand, plus experts explain how to avoid mistakes that could prov

From small butchers to big corporations, family-run businesses are a huge part of our economy. The problem is just over three per-cent make it to the third generation. Why is that?  On this week’s edition we’ll hear from Vincent Carton.His family fir

This week we're looking at jobs of the future. Where will the opportunities and challenges lie? 15 years ago job titles like Data Scientist and App Developer didn't exist. While new sectors have grown, demand for other types of jobs have shrunk. As techn

It’s almost Christmas. With Santa on his way, just how important is the season of goodwill for lifting the spirits of the economy? (It can be make or break for some retailers.) We’ll also be fast-forwarding into 2015 to talk about what could be in sto

This week we're looking at stock market ambition in Northern Ireland. We hear from the London Stock Exchange about what sectors they're watching in NI, and a local firm talks to us about their experience on a scheme run by the LSE.  Plus the CEO of Dalra