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CEO of Phlok, Paul Graham, says the whole point of the business is to get people "people shopping local".

100 new jobs for Dublin social media firm that helps local businesses

Phlok is a rewards platform that allows users to earn virtual currency as they interact with local businesses.

IRISH-OWNED SOCIAL platform Phlok have announced the creation of 100 new jobs over the coming 18 months.

Following a €460,000 investment from private and institutional investors, Phlok are looking for people in the areas of software development, sales, training and account management.

What is Phlok?

Well, it’s a rewards platform that offers the opportunity to earn virtual currency as users interact with businesses on Phlok through the internet or their phones. The whole point of the business is to get back on their “main street” and get “people shopping local”, said CEO, Paul Graham.

The company launched just six months ago, but has already gained 300 businesses throughout Ireland including shops, restaurants, bars, off licenses, pharmacies, coffee shops, car dealerships, clothes retailers and even clairvoyants.

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    Jun 26th 2013, 9:42 AM

    Great news. Home grown business is the way forward for the Irish economy.

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    Jun 26th 2013, 11:16 AM

    He wouldn’t of seen the job only for the journal.

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    Jun 26th 2013, 11:43 AM

    Why is the journal the only one announcing this?

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    Jun 26th 2013, 1:09 PM

    Thanks for support!

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    Jun 26th 2013, 11:03 AM

    How do I go about applying for a job there?

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    Jun 26th 2013, 11:10 AM

    Get off thejournal for a start.

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    Jun 26th 2013, 1:08 PM

    @little Jim in this day and age I use all and any form of information about getting a job! Maybe you’re lucky enough to be employed!
    Have been applying for jobs,usual no reply,don’t want to a burden on the state!
    So I will continue to read the journal for any job news as they tend be ahead of any of the media out there!
    Thank You!

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    Jun 26th 2013, 1:11 PM

    My thanks of support directed towards bad driving Ireland! Thankyou!

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    Jun 26th 2013, 4:32 PM

    Is this some kind joke that you announce 100 jobs? We must be loosing a 1000 jobs a week!

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    Jun 26th 2013, 10:20 PM

    Clairvoyants? Really?

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