Hi-tech tools help you scale up without the stress of hiring

Originally appeared in the Sunday Times 13th July 2025 So-called solopreneurs who run their concern single-handedly can boost efficiency and enable growth by going digital, writes Sandra O’Connell Not every business owner wants to hire; some wish to remain “solopreneurs”. In a tight labour market, others have no choice. In both cases, technology helps. Soon […]

Small business owners ‘out of their depth’ on tech skills critical for survival

Originally appeared in Irish Times, June 2025. Survey finds 59% of small firms are worried about the impact of tariffs on their business One in four small business owners said they face resistance from their teams on embracing new technologies. Two-thirds of small businesses have said digital adoption is essential for their survival, but they […]

Digitising your SME isn’t such a tough nut to crack

Originally appeared in the Sunday Times, March 2025. An IT consultant from your local enterprise office can use technology to help you save time and money, and throw paper-based business processes in the bin. Vaishali and Nik Mehta brought in a digital consultant to transform their stock-keeping at Nutty Delights Even the most traditional of […]

Strong appetite for digital transformation among SMEs

Photo: LEO Network Chairperson John Magee, outgoing TD Dara Calleary, Professor Anuragini Shirish and John O Shanahan of LeanBPI Article originally posted on RTE News Friday Nov 15 New research has found that there is a strong appetite for digital transformation among small businesses. LeanBPI, a digital growth consultancy for SMEs, in partnership with the […]

LeanBPI launches digital fitness check for small businesses

Limerick-based digital growth consultancy works with Local Enterprise Offices to assess the digital readiness of microenterprise leaders.

How to Leverage Digital for Business Growth

In the fast-paced business world, growth is the heartbeat that keeps companies thriving. Imagine having a trusted ally like LeanBPI by your side, ready to unlock the power of digital transformation for unparalleled success. Digital for business, at its core, is like upgrading your business to a whole new level. LeanBPI, your guide in this […]

Boring chores are just the job for workplace bots

Originally posted on the Sunday Times Sandra O’Connell Robotic process automation tools can effortlessly take on mundane tasks to unlock companies’ efficiencies Forget robot overlords. It’s robot underlords that are starting to make their presence felt. For resource-stretched small business owners, that’s good. Over the past year global attention has focused on chatbots and, in […]

The Power of Mindset: Shaping Digital Transformation in Your Business

Digital transformation in micro businesses has received limited attention. Most studies tend to focus on small and medium-sized businesses or larger enterprises, neglecting the specific needs and challenges faced by micro businesses. As a result, there is a lack of education and resources tailored to the unique context of the micro-business sector. A recent study […]

Emerald Tiles

Emerald Tiles supply high quality tiles, bathroom suites and wood flooring based in Urlingford for the past 25 years. Through Lean for Micro programme from the Local Enterprise Office, we worked the team at Emerald tiles to create an efficient system to tracking their workflow and streamline their processes. If you’re interested in the Lean for […]

Dessert First ‘Digital Start’ programme

Dessert First Our client, Dessert First is a wholesale bakery based our traditional natural ingredients and old fashioned methods. They faced challenges keeping track of the whole ordering production cycle and relied on excel and paper based systems. Working with us through the Digital Start programme, they moved to a new efficient digital system.If you’re […]