Ireland’s first ever women in franchising event lands in Dublin
“The event is all about bringing women from the franchise space together to highlight and promote the huge contribution they make to the overall franchise community throughout Ireland.” Last week saw The Irish Franchise Association launch its first ever Women in Franchising event at The Counter Restaurant on Suffolk Street. Over 100 professionals gathered at […]
4 years ago
These Irish hotels are offering free professional headshots to women in business
Calling all women in business – this is one opportunity too good to miss out on. To celebrate International Women’s Day 2022, The Doyle Collection hotels in Ireland and the UK (and also stateside in Washington D.C) will host its annual initiative to support women in business, offering complimentary professional headshots in each city location. […]
4 years ago
“I am a sleep enthusiast!” Meet Hannah Murphy – the woman behind ethical Irish bedding company Amurelle
Necessity is the mother of all invention, it is said. And that was no doubt the case when Hannah Murphy decided to start her business Amurelle – selling beautiful, timeless and ethically made bedlinens in 100 percent cotton and certified French flax linen. Unable to find the kind of bedding she would like for her […]
5 years ago
Meet the Mumpreneur: Vicki O’Callaghan and Michelle O’Riordan of Babyboo.ie
When Vicki O’Callaghan couldn’t find a highly-absorbent bib made from 100 percent cotton that didn’t make her little girl’s eczema flare up, it became clear she had to come up with the solution herself. Getting her friend of 20 years, Michelle O’Riordan, onboard, the Cork mums, neither of which had any experience setting up a […]
8 years ago
Meet the mumpreneur: Sari Winckworth of ethical Irish luxury company White & Green
A good night’s sleep is important for our mood, health and overall wellbeing. Our bedrooms – and in particular beds – should feel like a haven, an escape from our otherwise stressful lives, and be a space that promotes rest and peaceful slumber. Investing in some gorgeous bedlinens is a good place to start, but […]
8 years ago
Improper Butter founder Elaine Lavery on bad business advice and rebranding
Elaine Lavery founded her company, Improper Food Limited, whilst on post-university gap year in the French Alps. During her time as a ski chalet chef, she developed the idea for Improper Butter. In 2013 Lavery joined forces with her best friend Hannah O’Reilly who had a love for all things branding related. This week on The Capital B, Elaine […]
10 years ago