Local Enterprise Week 2023 (6-10 March 2023)
Highlights during the week in Offaly and across the country include
SPOTLIGHT EVENT: First Steps to Export Success – Monday, 6 March 9.30am to 11.30am (Organised by Local Enterprise Office Westmeath).
Considering expanding into international markets? Or are you an early stage exporter? Then this Spotlight event is for you. This webinar is designed to outline the steps to export success. Hosted by LEOs, Enterprise Ireland and Bord Bia, this session is packed with practical advice, supports and stories of businesses who are already on the journey. Hosted by Richard Curran, presenter of RTE’s “The Business”, this is a must attend webinar for anyone planning on developing export markets.
Digital Marketing and Website Advice Clinic with Aisling Hurley of The Business Fairy (One to One sessions) – Monday, 6 March 9.30am to 4.30pm.
This online digital marketing clinic will allow you to analyse your digital assets for best performance. If interested, book an appointment with Aisling Hurley of The Business Fairy.
SPOTLIGHT EVENT: You’re the Business @ Local Enterprise Week – Tuesday, 7 March 9.30am to 1pm (Organised by Local Enterprise Offices and Google).
No matter where you are on your digital journey, “You’re the Business” is the programme to help you go further. As part of Local Enterprise Week, Google are hosting three online training sessions, in Dublin, for businesses that are looking to Get Online, Grow Online and Go Global.
Tourism Mentoring Clinic with Tony Ennis (One to One sessions) – Tuesday, 7 March 9am to 4pm.
This online clinic will assist people hoping to set up a tourism business or expand their own business by including a new tourism product. If interested, book an appointment with Tony Ennis of Ennis & Co., Business Consultants.
Student Enterprise Programme County Final – Tuesday, 7 March, 1.30pm, Tullamore Court Hotel
The Student Enterprise Awards are open to the public who are welcome to view the stands and support our entrepreneurs of the future. The event is open to the public at 1.30 pm with presentation of the awards at 2.00pm.
Gaining Business Advantage during Inflationary Times – Tuesday, 7 March, 12.30pm to 2 pm, Tullamore Court Hotel
This lunchtime event will help participants to stand back from the “rush of their day to day operational tasks, to gain more clarity regarding the opportunities and threats out there. The speaker is Blaise Brosnan, owner and Managing Director of Management Resource Institute, business advisor and a three times published author.
6 day Digital Marketing Course – Starting Tuesday, 7 March 9am to 12 noon
This online twelve session day Digital Marketing course will give an indepth understanding of website marketing and social media marketing in a way that explains how it all fits together in a digital marketing plan. This course will be delivered by Keith Feighery of Digital Insights and is designed for people in business.
SPOTLIGHT EVENT: The Green Panel: 10 ways to address sustainability and drive competitiveness – Wednesday, 8 March 11am to 12.30pm (Organised by Local Enterprise Office Carlow).
The Green Panel aims to inform, inspire and engage owner managers and their key staff on how they can implement green technologies, processes and product within their business in order to be more competitive. Facilitated by journalist and presenter of RTE’s Ear to the Ground, Helen Carroll, the event will feature a lively and dynamic discussion with leading entrepreneurs and experts in this sector.
Tendering and Public Procurement Advisory Clinic with Ian McKay of Navigate Consulting (One to One Sessions). – Wednesday, 8 March 9am to 5pm.
Do you have a query with regards to procedures involved in procurement and tendering? Do you need advice on the Etenders system? If so, book an appointment with Ian McKay of Navigate Consulting. Ian has delivered management consultancy and training for over 24 years. He has also built up extensive experience on how to develop strong tender documents.
Outreach Clinic – Birr Library – Wednesday, 8 March 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Birr Library, Birr Civic Offices, Wilmer Road, Birr.
The Local Enterprise Office in Offaly is the first-stop shop for new, existing and expanding entrepreneurs and business owners. Book a meeting to see how the Local Enterprise Office can help you develop your business or start a new business.
Outreach Clinic – Edenderry Library – Wednesday, 8 March 5.30pm to 7.30pm, Edenderry Library, Edenderry.
The Local Enterprise Office in Offaly is the first-stop shop for new, existing and expanding entrepreneurs and business owners. Book a meeting to see how the Local Enterprise Office can help you develop your business or start a new business.
SPOTLIGHT EVENT: Drive Cost Savings with LEAN – Thursday, 9 March 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
Looking for ways to improve competitiveness and productivity in your business? This online panel discussion, facilitated by Allyson English of Jigsaw Better Business, will examine how Lean for Micro can help you achieve cost savings, enhance team performance and how process optimization can inform your digitalisation strategy. This spotlight event is a must for any business ambitious for growth.
Money Mastery and Mindset – Thursday, 9 March 2.30pm to 3.30pm.
This online half day workshop aims to help you look at your belief and attitudes towards finance, release any limiting beliefs or money blocks and unleash greater confidence in how you approach your finances. This training will be delivered by MarketingCoach.ie and the trainer is finance expert Anne-Marie Macken.
SPOTLIGHT EVENT: Innovate for Business Success – Friday, 10 March 10am to 11.30am (Organised by Local Enterprise Office Kilkenny).
A key factor of any success business, regardless of size is innovation. Developing new ideas is the fuel that will keep your business up to date. Innovation keeps operations, products and service fresh. Adding this fuel will make your business more competitive. This event is suitable for people at all stage of your business. Discover the range of government and financial supports, including the Business Feasibility Grant and Innovation Vouchers, available when building innovation into your business.
Eco Action for Enterprise – Friday, 10 March, 10am to 5pm, The FACTORY, Ballykealy, Fivealley, Birr
The Eco Action for Enterprise one day course is committed to helping SMEs easily transition to more sustainable business practices. What makes this course effective is its connection to THE FACTORY; an award winning business with a wide range of real-world practical experience and knowledge.
Most of these events are free to attend. Full details on their website and bookings can be made via www.localenterprise.ie/offaly.
Whether you are in business or just thinking of starting out on your own, then it is worth checking out what other supports are on offer from the Local Enterprise Office Offaly.
The Local Enterprise Office Offaly can provide financial assistance to eligible businesses in the manufacturing or internationally traded services sectors. The funding can be used towards taking on staff, purchasing equipment and other business requirements.
They also offer other supports such as the Lean for Micro business support scheme. This is designed to help local businesses become more efficient in their processes and ultimately become more competitive.
For more information on how the Local Enterprise Office can help your business, call them on 057 9357480 or email info@leo.offalycoco.ie.
