Where Creative Minds Meet Business Mastery
BOOST YOUR CONFIDENCE, GROW YOUR NETWORK & ACCESS RESOURCES
Welcome to Bite The Biscuit—Ireland’s leading creative community, where 11k members inspire, support, and elevate one another. Join a vibrant, judgment-free space to connect with like-minded creatives, tackle challenges, and celebrate wins together.
At Bite The Biscuit, collaboration is key. It’s more than business—it’s belonging. With every interaction, resource, and connection, you’ll gain the guidance to elevate your creative journey and achieve your goals.
Fuel Your Creative Ambition with The Biscuit Factory
Are you an ambitious creative ready to elevate your brand, master your strategy, and embrace the mindset needed for real growth?
The Biscuit Factory isn’t just an incubator—it’s a dynamic community of 160+ driven creatives learning, evolving, and achieving together. Built on the pillars of Community, Education, and Mindset, we offer expert guidance, tailored business strategies, and the support of like-minded peers to fast-track your success.
Access is exclusive—doors open only twice a year. Don’t miss out—join the waitlist now for our January cohort!
'THE WEEKLY BITE' - BUSINESS TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A SMALL BUSINESS
Clarity. Strategy. Results. Your Next Step Starts Here!
With 28 years of experience in online and offline business development, I offer a depth of expertise, connections, and personalised insights to help elevate your business.
My 1:1 mentoring goes beyond strategy—it's empathetic, intuitive, and tailored to your unique challenges as a creative entrepreneur. Why navigate the complexities of business growth alone?
Let’s connect for a focused, clarity-driven session to map out a clear path forward. Together, we’ll save time, drive results, and position your business for lasting success.
Start Growing Your Creative Business Today!
As a creative, joining a business community unlocks opportunities for growth, collaboration, and tailored support. With the Starter Pack, you’ll access expert-led workshops, actionable marketing strategies, and AI-driven tools to simplify your business journey.
Network with like-minded creatives who understand your challenges and inspire progress. Enjoy offline meet-ups for valuable connections and one-on-one mentoring to guide your growth—all for just €14.99/month.
Don’t miss this introductory offer—prices increase January 2025. Take the first step toward building your thriving creative business today!
NEED A FRESH INNOVATIVE SPEAKER FOR YOUR EVENT OR ORGANISATION?
Organisations of all sizes and types understand the value of investing in their teams' development. They seek speakers who can offer more than just knowledge – they want experiences that inspire, engage, and leave a lasting impact.
Whether it's fostering teamwork, enhancing leadership skills, or driving innovation, the overarching desire is to empower their team members with the tools and motivation they need to succeed.
At the heart of it all lies the shared goal of creating a positive and dynamic work environment where individuals feel valued, motivated, and equipped to make a meaningful difference.
So, when choosing speakers for their workplace, organisations look for those who can deliver not just information, but transformation –who can elevate their teams' performance through unforgettable experiences that resonate long after the session ends.
'THE WEEKLY BITE' - BUSINESS TIPS ON HOW TO MAKE MONEY AS A SMALL BUSINESS
"I joined Tara in the factory when I was feeling overwhelmed and a little lost, struggling with working alone.
Being part of The Factory keeps me motivated and gives me the space to bounce business ideas, hear others share their experiences and get newfound direction or clarity on what I should be doing.
The workshops are also really helpful for improving or learning ne
w skills or practices for your business. Tara has been an amazing support keeping me focused on the right things in my business, as well as a great help at getting rid of that self doubt that constantly tries to take over!
The factory has been a huge benefit to me personally and my business so far!"
Michelle Ryan
Marketstreet.ie
The community is so supportive, there is always someone who is at the same stage as you, or having the same problem, and everyone is more than happy to share their knowledge and expertise.
Whether you just need to feel that you are not alone, or you need advice grounded in real life experience, this is the place to be.
The sessions are very much community led teaching what is salient to the group. I love the atmosphere of gentle accountability.
And last but by no means least Tara has the remarkable knack of reminding you just what is important, and where you need to place your focus when you are feeling overwhelmed and a bit lost."
Maria Jordon O'Reilly
Artist
" Before I joined the Factory I had nearly 20 years experience as a glass artist but little experience in running a business. That is where I was stuck.
The Factory has so many workshops in the library, I'm still working my way through them.
Tara is so incredibly passionate about helping all the members in The Factory succeed via Q &A sessions & accountability calls which allow you to ask for the help.
Even when I don't have any questions I listen to other business owners and learn & get inspired by them.
Not all business schools can boast they are a community as well and that's what makes The Factory so incredibly unique. Would I recommend it ? I'd sing it from the roof tops, 100% yes."
Suzanne O Sullivan
Glass Artist
Ailish Malone - Artist
Katyryn Leonard - Illustrator Paper Twig Designs
I’m a serial entrepreneur and TEDx speaker with 28 years of business experience, and my journey has been anything but ordinary.
Over the years, I’ve built and sold two successful businesses, faced the tough decision to fold one, and made a bold pivot with another. I’ve had the privilege of advising and mentoring hundreds of business owners before launching my dream online business, which has served thousands of creatives since 2015.
I’ve shared my expertise at Ireland’s top university, Trinity College Dublin, and even designed programs for government bodies—all while growing my own six-figure online business.
Along the way, I’ve navigated 2 kiddos, 1 wedding, 7 house moves, 2 house sales, 2 years of travel, 4 businesses, a thriving 30,000+ Creative Community, a TEDx talk, and taught thousands of students.
I’ve faced breakdowns, celebrated massive highs, and hit the six-figure revenue mark. And here’s the kicker—I’m just getting started.
So, if you’re ready to learn from the best and take your business to new heights, I’m here to guide you every step of the way.
I’ve been in the biscuit factory for 6 months, and it’s made a world of difference. Every week, Tara and Elke have helped me to focus on what’s important, and to do things in the right order. Seeing them help other creative businesses, in so many ways, has been a fantastic inspiration. Sincerely, I can’t praise the Biscuit Factory highly enough to do them justice. Joining up was a bigger turning point than I hoped or imagined. If you’re thinking about joining, do it!
Arden Reilly Counihan
Musician
Biscuit Factory has truly transformed my approach to business. As a small business owner, I always struggled to connect with the right audience and achieve my goals consistently. Thanks to Tara's guidance, I've not only learned how to capture the attention of the right people but also gained the confidence to navigate this journey successfully. Factory's expertise has been invaluable, and I'm now on a path of steady growth and achievement. I'm incredibly grateful for the knowledge and support they've all provided.
Ola - Stories By Ola
Ceramicist
The factory is brilliant. The one thing I hated about being self employed was not being able to trouble shoot with anyone. I always have questions & the best thing about the factory is the Q&As twice a week where Tara will help with absolutely any questions, or even if I just need a bit of a boost. Best money I’ve spent on my business, highly recommend.
Allie O Leary
Baker - Oh My Goodness Ireland
" I joined the Biscuit Factory when I decided to take my artwork seriously. The benefits are endless! It is a group of people who are there to support you. If one person has something to celebrate, we all celebrate with them. If they have a problem, we put our heads together to come up with solutions. It is very much 'Community over competition'. I would highly recommend the Biscuit Factory. If you are ready to invest in your business then this is the best way to do it in my opinion."
Felicia Thomas
Author & Illustrator
"I recommend the Biscuit Factory to everyone who mentions they are trying or planning to sell their craft! Tara and the team are so amazing and I love being in this group. I make jewellery in a workshop at home and have my shop online. I got to a point in by business where I really didn't intuitively know how to make the next steps in growing by business and realising that I needed guidance and support by people who know what to do through their own collective experiences, I signed up.
The factory has so much to offer for example educational videos, several weekly calls, guest speakers, masterclasses etc. I have been on plenty of courses and mentoring groups over the past few years, the Biscuit Factory is really special though. Its a great place to meet other creatives, ask questions and learn how to get our work out there, get it seen and make our dream livelihood a reality. "
Sarah Herbert
Pale Raven Goldsmith
" I came into Biscuit supports as a sort of last resort - my business was stagnating and I was losing the passion for it, something needed to happen. During my time with Biscuit, I was given every tool that I needed and I had actually increased sales and interaction from the first week! The biggest impact was the encouragement and feeling of complete support that I received throughout. I would encourage anyone to jump in and embrace it, it will be the best thing you ever do!! Kirsten
Kirsten from Tinnock Farm
Candle & soap maker
