Request for proposals for Short Programmes & Networking Seminars 2024

The Local Enterprise Office is seeking proposals from suitable trainers/speakers for the delivery of a variety of short programmes and networking seminars in 2024.

The Local Enterprise Office is seeking proposals from suitable trainers/speakers for the delivery of a variety of short programmes and networking seminars in 2024. 

The following is a list of single day programmes for which we are requesting submissions: all sessions are in person.

  • How to market your business online using video 
  • SEO for Business Essentials
  • Building your Brand / Profile
  • Accelerating your selling methods
  • Enhancing your team to sell
  • Bookkeeping for Business

We will accept submissions outside of these topics during this process also. 

In respect of networking events we are seeking after lunch / breakfast speakers for the following topics:

  • Scaling through Sales and Marketing
  • Green essentials for your business
  • Leadership & Strategy for SME’s

Submission Process

Submissions are accepted via e-mail to enterprise@carlowcoco.ie on or before 12 noon on 19th January 2024 and should following the following format:  

E-mail Title: Short Programmes & Networking Seminars (Name of Programme) (Name of Trainer)

Element 1: Trainer Profile (Up to 400 words) – The Trainer Profile should outline the experience of the Trainer in terms of period of experience, industrial experience, and training experience.

Element 2: Price for delivery of programme.

Please note in respect of delivery price the max. rate paid for a single day training is €900 or €450 per 3-hour session.  The max rate for an after lunch/breakfast speaker is guided by the rates above. 

Element 3:  Confirmation of Content: A sample content is available here for download and you should confirm your programme content on no greater than 1 page in MS Word Format (attached to e-mail).

Evaluation

Programmes will be considered on the following scoring basis.

Element 1: 30 marks

Element 2: 40 Marks

Element 3: 30 Marks

Queries in respect of this process should be sent in writing only to enterprise@carlowcoco.ie.  Closing date for submissions is 12 noon on 19th January 2024.