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.
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The SME Community Podcast
Lean Business & Digital Transformation for SMEs | Audrey McDonnell & Allyson English
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Looking for ways to improve productivity, reduce waste and grow your business?
In this episode, Aisling speaks with Audrey McDonnell of Sola and Allyson English of Jigsaw Better Business Solutions about how Lean thinking and digital transformation can help SMEs become more efficient, productive and profitable. Learn how the Lean for Micro programme helps businesses identify opportunities to improve processes, eliminate unnecessary waste and embrace digital tools that support sustainable growth. Audrey also shares Sola's real-world experience of implementing Lean and the impact it has had on their business. Whether you're just starting your Lean journey or looking to improve existing business processes, this episode offers practical insights you can apply immediately.
If you have any questions you can get in touch with the LEO Tipperary office in Clonmel or talk to them via Twitter or Instagram @LEOTipperary.
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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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