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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| The Creative Leap: a start-up journey for creatives. | This hands-on, online programme is designed for early-stage creative entrepreneurs (including jewellery makers, fashion designers, textile artists, painters, card makers, photographers, printers, and all relevant creative disciplines) who want to build a full-time business from their creative skills and passion. | Begins Thursday 4 September, 9.30am to 12.30pm - weekly on Thursdays for six weeks Online | Book Here |
| E-mail Marketing | Email 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 | Book Here |
| Brand Storytelling | Perhaps 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 | Book Here |
Beginners Guide to Social Media | Looking to improve your business marketing through social media? Join our beginner's social media training workshop webinars via zoom! In just a few hours, you'll learn the basics of social media marketing and how to use it to grow your business. | September 18th 10am to 1pm (Online) €30 | Book Here |
| Using Canva like a pro | Canva 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 | Book Here |
| 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 | Book Here |
| Marketing Techniques for your business | Learn 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 | Book Here |
| Preparation for Craft Fairs/Shows | This 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 | Book Here |
| How to Create Christmas Themed Marketing Videos | This 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 | Book Here |
| Online Revenue Returns | This 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 | Book Here |
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