As the first stop shop for anyone wanting to start or grow a business in Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, October’s training programme is designed to help you run a smarter business with the help of AI, tackle your tax returns and boost sales through TikTok!
[Please note that all training courses below are delivered through Local Enterprise Office Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown and can only be booked through our website]
Here are our top picks from our October Training and Development Calendar - from tax returns to TikTok!
Training: 5 Week Smarter Business with AI Course (5 evenings)
Complete practical tasks using AI to identify and implement a post-programme process change in your business.
What you’ll learn:
1️⃣ AI fundamentals for small business
2️⃣ Market research, customer insight and competitor analysis using AI
3️⃣ AI-powered content creation and communications
4️⃣ Sales, marketing and business planning support
5️⃣ Workflow automation, productivity and operational optimisation
6️⃣ Ethical, safe and responsible AI use for Irish SMEs
7️⃣ Building a customised 6-month AI Action Plan
ALSO INCLUDED: two optional one-to-one mentoring sessions (1 hour each) to support you in putting this change into practice.
Date: Starting 5th October / 5 Monday evenings
Time: 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Format: Online
Book your place now
Delivered with Content Plan.
Training: How to Submit Income Tax Return Form 11 on ROS (1 morning)
Are you a sole trader, a company director, in a business partnership or a landlord? If so, the Pay and File deadline for your 2025 Income Tax Return is fast approaching! What you’ll cover:
✔Completing a Form 11 Income Tax Return on ROS
✔ Basis of Assessment - Single / Married / Separated etc
✔ Employment income, trade/profession income, investment, grants, rental income, social welfare income etc
✔ Entering and claiming for Business Expenses
✔ Claiming Tax Credits and other reliefs
✔ Submitting Payments to Revenue
✔ ROS ‘Revenue Record’ Inbox and Reports
✔ An opportunity to ask the tutor specific questions
Date: Thursday, 8th October 2026
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Format: Online
Book your place today
Delivered with SM Accounting Solutions.
Training: TikTok for Business (1 morning)
Learn how to use one of the fastest growing social media platforms as a business tool.
What you’ll learn:
- Understand how TikTok works and why it is an effective platform for businesses
- Understand the TikTok algorithm and how it influences content visibility
- Learn how to create engaging TikTok content using effective storytelling and platform features
- Develop a simple content plan top support consistent business activity on TikTok
- Recognise practical opportunities to use TikTok for brand awareness, customer engagement, and lead generation
- Leave with practical ideas and the confidence to begin creating TikTok content immediately
Gain the knowledge and confidence to create engaging content and develop a simple, effective TikTok presence that can be applied immediately to your business.
Date: Tuesday, 27th October 2026
Time: 9:30am – 12:30pm
Format: Online
Book here
Delivered with Optimum.
