Episode 95 - That Great Business Show - Julie Garland, Avtrain, training as drone pilot - Conor Sweeney, CSL Company Secretaries, what to do with your dormant company - Padraig Power, Refurbed, Great tech for less

2.30" The future is now. Mechanic, pilot, barrister, founder Julie Garland (yes, we did ask) explains how her company Avtrain is leading Europe in training drone pilots. She says that, for sure, Ryder Cup players will travel by vertical take off and landing machines when next playing in Ireland. Julie explains how anyone can become a fully licensed drone pilot for a lot less money than you might imagine. There's a lot of world leading activity happening at the Future Mobility Campus Ireland in Shannon and she needs €1,000,000 to get some of her many, many ideas across the line. It sounds like science fiction. It is, however, science fact.

Her 'hire in a heartbeat' Herb Kelleher (RIP), founder of Southwest Airlines, Professor Martin Curley (she heard about him from Episode 90 of the podcast), Domhnal Slattery of Avalon.


34.00" Conor Sweeney, founder CLS Company Secretaries, explains why it is uber important to tidy up your dormant company accounts, to avoid ending in front to a judge, or the Revenue Commissioners or the Office of Corporate Enforcement. In other words, it is essential. He also explains the importance of keeping your share register up to date. Also, he says there's a massive shortage of company secretaries - and he explains how young people or those seeking a career change can become a company secretary, a qualification they can travel the world with. He gives De Facto a big shout out.

His 'hire in a heartbeat' Jurgen Klopp. Liverpool FC manager.


54.00" Padraig Power, Ireland manager of Austrian company, Refurbed. Businesses can make very, very substantial savings on fully and properly refurbed tech, including laptops, PCs, smartwatches, smartphones, all sourced from large companies that have policies to change their tech every 48 months or so. He explains how he was 'found' by Refurbed via LinkedIn. He also says that the company will be moving into 'refurbed' clothing.

His 'hire in a heartbeat'? Katie Kavanagh who works in 'People Operations' at Hubspot


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