Over 50s from West Cork are encouraged to use their talents and set-up new businesses Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone Over 50s from West Cork are being encouraged to start a new business, using their transferrable skills amassed during time in the workforce. Those who have taken early retirement or redundancy payments in particular are being urged to consider starting their own company.The two day residential workshop, which is taking place at the Hodson Bay Hotel in Athlone on Monday 1st and Tuesday 2nd July, will also discuss the financial and non-financial supports available to entrepreneurs, how to price a product or service and how to move forward in business.
The County & City National 50+ Enterprise “Change, Challenge & Opportunity” residential workshop costs €100 which includes workshop fee, accommodation for one night and meals.
Organisers are recommending early booking by contacting the West Cork Enterprise Board www.wceb.ie or register and pay online for the Over 50s National Enterprise Residential Workshop at http://www.meath.com/courses/
€100 N/A The Basics of Starting a Food Business 2013 19 June 2013 One Day Seminar 9.30am-5pm Skibbereen Credit Union, Skibbereen This one day seminar is aimed at anyone seeking to start a food business in 2013. It will provide you with everything you need to know in order to get started. Limited places are available. (No refunds available for cancellations but the costs can be transferred to another WCEB course). Topics to be covered include;
Business Plan - Introduction to a Food Business plan
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Ask for the Order - Sales specific workshop/seminar 03 July 2013 2 day workshop (3rd & 4th July 2013) 9.30am - 5pm The Celtic Ross Hotel, Rosscarbery This exciting new 2 day workshop is a sales specific workshop. Suitable for small businesses across all sectors. Trainer Pearce Flannery has a new fresh approach to motivating you to increase your sales activities. Improve your sales and learn how to be a more effective salesperson, all in just a 2 day training workshop. (No refunds available for cancellations but the costs can be transferred to another WCEB course). Modules covered include;
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The National Women's Enterprise Day aims to inspire, activate and assist women across Ireland in running their own business. The Heritage Hotel, Portloaise Successful businesswomen will share their experiences with start-up companies and fledgling businesses, at a two day event organised by Ireland’s 35 County and City Enterprise Boards. The boards support around 12,000 women in business in this country.The importance of media, marketing and social media was highlighted during workshops for delegates, while advice, mentoring and networking were key elements of National Women’s Enterprise Day 2012. A panel of experienced business mentors conducted over 200 one to one mentoring sessions during NWED 2012.
This event offers support to women already in business and those thinking of starting out providing the opportunity to meet and avail of enterprise support.
This event is hosted by the County & City Enterprise Boards (CEBs) and funded under the National Development Plan (NDP) Gender Equality Division in the Department of Justice and Equality and funded by the European Social Fund and the Irish Exchequer.
If you have any queries on any aspect of National Women's Enterprise Day please contact Eamon Ryan, CEO, Limerick City Enterprise Board Tel (061) 312611 or by email: eryan@limceb.ie
For booking click the following link: http://www.nwed.ie/
€100 N/A We're sorry but there are currently no bookable events of this type. We're sorry but there are currently no bookable events of this type. We're sorry but there are currently no bookable events of this type. We're sorry but there are currently no bookable events of this type. Business Idea Generation Course 25 June 2013 1 day 9.30am-5pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty Got a great idea for a new business but unsure how to make it into a viable business? Would you like to find ideas around which you might build your new business? If you can answer "yes" to either question, then you should partake in this active participation seminar. You will learn key techniques to identify new business opportunities and how to convert them into viable businesses. Limited places available. Seminar objectives:
Learn how to use brainstorming, lateral thinking and mind mapping as effective tools for new idea generation
Develop a fuller understanding of how to source and evaluate ideas
Know how to develop your best idea(s) into product/service concepts
Discover how to research ideas with target markets, how to get a reaction to your product/service
Know what resources are needed for your idea to be developed into a business proposition
Understand the patenting process
Seminar content:
Finding ideas - the brainstorming tool, lateral thinking, mind mapping
Initial evaluation of your ideas using a rating tool
Develop the best ideas into product/service concept papers
Researching the target markets - getting reactions to the product/service papers
Resources needed for the product/service concept including patenting steps and costs involved.
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We're sorry but there are currently no bookable events of this type. Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 19 June 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 03 July 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 10 July 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 17 July 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 24 July 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 31 July 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 07 August 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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Mentoring - One to One clinics - book your time slot 14 August 2013 1.5 hours (4 one-to-one meetings per day) 9.30am, 11.15am, 1.30pm, 3.10pm Fernhill House Hotel, Clonakilty At our mentoring one to one clinic, in a meeting lasting up to 1.5 hours, you will be provided with free business information on the steps to take to starting, address any particular issues you have or guide you in better managing your existing business. starting and managing your own business or growing your existing business The advice will include; Steps involved in setting up a new business, Writing your business plan, Starting off and Registering your business name, Choosing a suitable business structure, Marketing & Sales, and Funding & Finance. You may also book for a further meeting subsequently. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we would refer you on to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
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We're sorry but there are currently no bookable events of this type. Mentoring Programme 2013 - 1 to 1 Mentoring - 3 hours of Mentoring services with a Mentor of Your Choice 01 January 2013 3 Hours €20 for one session of a total of 3 hours On Site/Off Site/Email/Telephone Book your one to one mentoring slot with your choice of mentor choosing from our Mentor panel. As part of our mentoring service clients may select a mentor most suitable to their area of need. We have a panel of experienced mentors who have different expertises in both functional and sectoral areas and many of these mentors have worked with and advised previous successful enterprise board clients. This is open to both new & existing clients based in the West Cork catchment area. Please see full details of our mentors on our Mentor Panel. If you are unsure please call us & we will advise you regarding a suitable mentor. www.wceb.ie/mentors
Broad Areas covered inlcude
Planning & Developing your Business Strategy
Marketing, Route To Market, Distribution & Sales Development
Financial Planning & Financial Management
Human Resources
Puclic Relations
Ecommerce - Web Development Strategies
Other areas of mentor expertise inlcude Develoing Added Value Businesses in the Food Sector, Retail Sector, International & Local Services Sectors, Craft Sector, Engineering sectors, Public Procurement, Family Succession and many more. However, this is individual mentoring so it is prescriptive to the businesses specific needs.
Note it is not the role of the mentor to become actively involved in the day to day running of your business. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we must refer you to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.wceb.ie/Our-Services/Mentoring
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Mentoring Programme 2013 - 1 to 1 Mentoring - 6 hours of Mentoring services with a Mentor of Your Choice 01 January 2013 6 Hours €40 for two sessions of a total of 6 hours On Site/Off Site/Email/Telephone Book your one to one mentoring slot with your choice of mentor choosing from our Mentor panel. As part of our mentoring service clients may select a mentor most suitable to their area of need. We have a panel of experienced mentors who have different expertises in both functional and sectoral areas and many of these mentors have worked with and advised previous successful enterprise board clients. This is open to both new & existing clients based in the West Cork catchment area. Please see full details of our mentors on our Mentor Panel. If you are unsure please call us & we will advise you regarding a suitable mentor. www.wceb.ie/mentors
Broad Areas covered inlcude
Planning & Developing your Business Strategy
Marketing, Route To Market, Distribution & Sales Development
Financial Planning & Financial Management
Human Resources
Puclic Relations
Ecommerce - Web Development Strategies
Other areas of mentor expertise inlcude Develoing Added Value Businesses in the Food Sector, Retail Sector, International & Local Services Sectors, Craft Sector, Engineering sectors, Public Procurement, Family Succession and many more. However, this is individual mentoring so it is prescriptive to the businesses specific needs.
Note it is not the role of the mentor to become actively involved in the day to day running of your business. Please note that for very specific Legal, Tax or Accounts queries we must refer you to your own Accountant or Solicitor.
MORE INFORMATION: http://www.wceb.ie/Our-Services/Mentoring
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