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Letter from the editor


If the attitude of the interviewees in this issue ofOwnerManager is anything to go by, Ireland is on the right path again. Founder of Stockbyte JerryKennelly is passionate about fostering entrepreneurship froma young age, aswell as entrepreneurs sharing their experiences in order to bring the next generation forward.


DaminiKumar,director of design and creativity atNUI


Maynooth,believes creative thinking can be taught.She went frominventing theworld’s first non-drip teapot to designing a newBSc degree course in product design. Focusing on the food sector, sister teamDomini and


PeachesKemp have extended their itsa food company from one bagel outlet to several,while founder ofKinvara Smoked SalmonDeclanDroney has achieved success building a brand in theUK. Is there such a thing as a typical entrepreneurial


personality? Some newresearch byPaulO’Leary suggests there is.He discusses the findings. We also talk to head of theCreditReviewOffice John


Trethowan on the burning issue formost SMEs – access to credit.Pluswe assess themerits of trade shows and highlight the top apps for businesspeople. Feedback iswelcome at om@businessandleadership.com


Sorcha Corcoran, Editor,Owner Manager


Editor: Sorcha Corcoran Consulting editor: Grainne Rothery Editorial director: Ann O’Dea Sub-editors: Carmel Doyle and Deirdre Nolan Art director:Michelle Gregan Designer: Yvonne Salter


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