It’s time to snuggle-up and Esther N McCarthy shows you how to do it in style this autumn.

In this week’s column, Kehlan takes a look at the some of the businesses he talked to in 2015. He explores what drives these SMEs to succeed.    

For this week’s Small Business Q and A, Kehlan Kirwan talks with Kieran Finane of Finline Furniture in Emo, Co Laois. Finline produces bespoke, made-to-order furniture. Kieran explains why they decided to start selling direct to the public, and how it how it has changed the way they operate for the better.

There’s a certain snug, indoorsy feel to this week’s pick from Esther N McCarthy.

Pic 1: Anything that’s good enough for a gang of world leaders is good enough for Wishlist.

Today, Esther N McCarthy discovers clocks to go cuckoo over and blooming good cushions.