Short Courses

To assist the small business community in meeting the challenges of the business world, LEO Galway provide a wide range of high-quality training supports which are tailored to meet specific business requirements.

Whether you are starting a business or growing a business, there is something suitable for everyone.

Please find below the workshops which are currently scheduled. As capacity is limited, you must book your course in advance. You can book onto courses from the links below. If you wish to be added to the cancellation list of any course that is currently booked out, please contact info@leo.galwaycoco.ie.

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Visual Storytelling80% of all content viewed on social is now video. Creating video is easier than you think, and with your smartphone you have all the tools you need. This practical workshop can show you step-by-step how to create videos.

6th & 13th May 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€25

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Understanding Financials for Business PlanningA comprehensive workshop designed to equip small business owners and start-ups with the essential skills for effective record-keeping and business planning. This program provides an in-depth understanding of basic accounting principles and introduces participants to the Revenue Online System .

13th May 2025

10sm to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Costing and Pricing for your businessTo remain successful in any business, customers must be attracted and retained – part of this is achieved through pricing your product/service correctly to meet customers’ expectations. However, a business must also make a profit and it essential to incorporate pricing for profit as part of a business strategy. This course will enable participants to “strike the balance” by correctly costing and pricing to both meet the expectations of consumers and to the advantage the business.

20th May 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Managing Cashflow for your BusinessCash is king for a business, learn practical ways to manage cashflow in your business. Cash is the lifeline of any business. This practical interactive online training will help you identify and address cashflow issues within your business. 

27th May 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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Introduction to TikTok for businessTikTok isn’t just for Gen Z anymore. Brands are hopping on the trends and seeing some serious results, and recent changes in how the platform works opens it up for business marketing. You will learn what is unique to the TikTok platform and how to engage audiences there.

4th June 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€15

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E-mail MarketingEmail marketing is 40 times more effective in reaching your target market than almost any other form of marketing communication, and it can be done for a fraction of the cost of many other tactics.

9th & 10th Sep 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€40

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Brand StorytellingPerhaps you have noticed how Instagram has changed a lot over the past year, it’s all
about reels now. Every day it seems to be becoming more and more like Tiktok.
To enable customers to build deeper emotional connections with your business, in
return leading to more sales, they are looking for more than what you are probably
currently presenting to them.

16th September 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€30

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Using Canva like a proCanva is an easy-to-use graphic design software platform that allows any business to create eye catching and engaging on-line graphics and video content. This training workshop is a comprehensive step by step demonstration how to effectively use Canva to create high quality graphics, gifs, video stories, etc, using stock and original assets.

22nd Sep 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€30

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How to master your VAT return

 This session is designed to provide practical guidance on various aspects of VAT management, ensuring compliance with Revenue requirements and covers essential aspects of VAT, bookkeeping, and reporting obligations.

30th September

10am to 1pm (Online)

€30

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Marketing Techniques for your businessLearn how to market your business. Find out how to identify your market segment, analyze, decide and plan the most effective marketing strategy for your business. Learn various marketing and PR techniques, including Guerilla Marketing.

1st & 2nd Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€40

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Preparation for Craft Fairs/ShowsThis is developed and delivered to those working in the Creative Sector)

This half - day workshop will include:

The Product Range

Presentation of the Stand

Presentation of the Exhibitor

All Paperwork - ie Invoices; Business Cards etc

Terms of Trading

Costing & Pricing of Products

VAT, if applicable

Follow up after the Show / Fair

9th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€30

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How to Create Christmas Themed Marketing VideosThis course is aimed at any business that would like to learn how to develop and create their own cost effective marketing videos using just your smartphone, tablet or computer, on a shoe string budget.

No previous photography or videography experience required.

7th & 14th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€40

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Online Revenue ReturnsThis workshop will demonstrate the 3 steps to becoming a ROS customer, use ROS to its full potential, learn how to file a return online, upload content, make payments and use the inbox facility. Workshop facility to complete revenue forms as required.

15th & 16th Oct 2025

10am to 1pm (Online)

€40

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