#113:The Bottom Line – The week in Business, Rescue Process for Small Companies, Motor Industry in Carlow and Kilkenny & Wellness Tips for focus and Resilience.

Tom Molloy, Director of Communications in Trinity College Dublin joined John to discuss some of the business news stories from the week.During the week, the Government announced the commencement of a dedicated rescue process for small companies, the act seeks to simplify and reduce the costs for small businesses who are experiencing difficulties. Minister Robert Troy TD is the Minister of State with responsibility for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation at the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment and he joined John to discuss the main provisions of the new act.The motor industry is a very significant employer in Carlow and Kilkenny employing approximately sixteen hundred people. John was joined by James Walsh, Dealer Principal of Walsh’s Toyota Kilkenny and Rowena Dooley, Dealer Principal of Dooley Motors in Carlow about how 2021 has been for them and how they feel about the car market as we face 2022. Focus and mental clarity are huge ingredients for business success, but for many it can be difficult to maintain that focus at this time of year while also dealing with the constant changes of the pandemic. Caroline Cunningham, Wellness Coach joined John to chat about the factors that can impact us and offers some tips on how we can manage these changes to retain that focus and build resilience.With thanks to O’Neill Foley, Produced by Deirdre Dromey.  To contact the show, email: [email protected]