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What Airtable Actually Is Airtable looks like a spreadsheet but works like a database. That might sound technical, but here’s what it means in practice: Spreadsheet (Google Sheets): Flat data. Everything in rows and columns. No relationships between information. Limited views. Breaks when multiple people work in it. Airtable: Relational database. Information connects to other […]

I’ve become a mentor for Network Ireland, specializing in business systems, automation, and operational processes. If you’re a Network Ireland member struggling with scattered systems, manual processes, or operational overwhelm – you can now book a free mentoring session with me. Here’s what that actually means and how it works. Why I’m Mentoring on Systems […]

Let me guess how your business works: Customer inquiries come through WhatsApp, Instagram DMs, email, and phone calls. You write them down somewhere – maybe a notebook, maybe a Google Sheet, maybe just remember them. Client information lives in multiple spreadsheets. One for contact details. One for project status. One for invoicing. Maybe another for […]

You blocked out two hours on Saturday afternoon for a client. They never showed. No call, no message, nothing. Now you’ve lost that income AND the chance to book someone else into that slot. If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone. No shows are one of the biggest frustrations for service based businesses in Ireland. […]

If you’re a small business owner in Ireland spending your evenings replying to booking requests, chasing invoices, or trying to remember who you need to follow up with, there’s funding available right now that could change how you work. The Local Enterprise Office Digital Start Voucher gives small businesses up to €5,000 towards software, systems, […]

If you landed on this page, chances are you’re stuck in the day-to-day of your business. You’re the one everyone comes to with questions. You’re managing your team, chasing deadlines, updating systems, AND trying to grow the business. Something has to give. You’ve probably heard about Online Business Managers (OBMs) and wondered whether hiring one […]

You finally did it. You hired a virtual assistant. You were drowning in admin work, couldn’t keep up with emails, social media was falling behind. Everyone said “just hire a VA,” so you did. And now? You’re somehow busier than before. Your VA is great. Responsive, willing, capable. But they keep asking questions. Waiting for […]

You’ve heard everyone talking about AI. ChatGPT this, automation that, AI tools everywhere. But here’s what nobody’s telling Irish business owners: AI isn’t just chatbots and fancy tech demos. It’s already quietly doing the boring, repetitive work that’s eating 10-20 hours of your week. And most business owners have no idea. What AI Workflows Actually […]

You’re here because you searched something like “need help running my business” or “business manager Ireland.” Let’s be honest – you weren’t casually browsing, thinking “I wonder what operations management looks like?” No. Something in your business is driving you mental, and you’re finally ready to admit you need help. The Moment It Hits You […]

The Operational Mistake Costing Irish Businesses €10k+ Per Month (And You Don’t Even Know It) Most business owners in Ireland make this same mistake — and it’s probably costing your business over €10,000 every single month. Last week, I spoke with a business owner in Dublin who was on the edge of burnout. His team […]