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Business Skills Training Schedule

Train to Gain

September to December 2017

An initiative of the Action Plan forJobs, Local Enterprise Offices(LEOs) are committed todelivering an enhanced and moreintegrated support service for themicro and small business sectorin Ireland. Local Enterprise OfficeTipperary offers a range ofcomplementary supports topotential entrepreneurs andexisting businesses. Thesupports include a first point ofcontact for all enterprise relatedenquiries in Tipperary whereindividuals can receive advice onthe steps involved in setting up abusiness, to the provision ofgrants for feasibility studies,financial support for new andexisting businesses and a rangeof soft supports such asenterprise training, managementdevelopment and mentoring toentrepreneurs and businesses.

The LocalEnterprise Office

Tipperary is theFirst Stop Shop for

anyone seekinginformation and

support on startingor growing a

business inTipperary.

Business Advice and Information ServiceOne to one sessions for individuals hoping to start or develop a businessare held throughout the county subject to demand and meetings are byappointment only. Clinic locations include:

Please call to make an appointment FREE

Start Your Own Business ProgrammeThe programme runs over a 10 week period and covers all aspects ofrunning your own business from market research, taxation, businessstructures and culminates in the preparation of a business plan.

National Training Institute, Western Rd, Clonmel:Commencing Tues 3rd October 2017 (6.30pm to 9.30pm) (10 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Tues evenings)Trainer: Pearce Flannery

Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh: Commencing Thursday 5th October 2017 (7pm to 10pm)(10 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Thursday evenings)Trainer: Midland Training €55

Getting Started

Clonmel Weekly

Nenagh Weekly

Thurles Weekly

Tipperary Town Monthly

Carrick-on-Suir Monthly

Roscrea Monthly

“KickStart” Your Business – Nenagh and ClonmelAn initiative developed by Local Enterprise Office Tipperary inpartnership with North Tipperary Leader Partnership and SouthTipperary Development Company to ensure that local organisations areproviding a service that meets the needs of unemployed individualsinterested in self employment. Kickstarter workshops cover the basicsof starting your own business eg; business structures, self assessment/taxation & vat, market research, sales & marketing, finance, businessplan and regulatory environment. The workshops are free of chargeand pre-registration online is essential.

Clonmel Park Hotel6th September 2017 (and other dates on www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary) 9.30am to 1.00pmTrainer: Bridgewater Management

Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh7th September (and other dates on www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary) 9.30am to 1.00pmTrainer: Midland Business Training

Money Matters – FinancialManagementBasic Book-keeping This course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of book-keeping and basic accounting. It covers all book-keepingprinciples from the prime books and their purpose to completion ofstatutory tax forms.

National Training Institute, Western Road, Clonmel Commencing Wed 4th October 2017 (7 to 10pm)(4 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Wednesday evenings)Trainer: Bridgewater Management

Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh Commencing Mon 13th November 2017 (7 to 10pm) (4 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Mon evenings)Trainer: Professional Accounting Solutions €30

Financial Management Advice The financial advisor will discuss in a confidential manner any issuesyou may be experiencing in relation to financial management such ascash flow, tax returns, costing & pricing, banking and office management.

Tues, 10th October 2017 (Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd, Clonmel) (By appointment)

Wednesday, 22nd November 2017 (Civic Offices, Limerick Rd, Nenagh) (By appointment)Consultant: Michael Byrnes FREE

Costing and Pricing Your Product or ServiceThe course is designed to give participants a practical knowledge of howto calculate overheads and profit margins; factors to consider whensetting prices; how to calculate prices for new services or products, andhow to improve margins.

Tipperary Community Services Centre, Michael Street, Tipperary TownTues 14th November 2017 (9am to 1.30pm)Trainer: Casey Business Consulting €20

Food SafetyAllergens -What’s your Responsibility as a FoodBusiness? (one to one advice clinics) Under EU food regulations, 14 specified food allergens must be declaredon the label of pre-packed foods. The regulations require clear labellingand information to the customer for food containing specified foodallergens. There are also HACCP and Quality Management requirementsrelating to allergens. This one-to-one clinic will equip you to recognisethe key indicators for compiling and implementing Allergen safeworkspaces, menu descriptions, standard recipes requirements and staff awareness.

Thursday 9th November 2017 – Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd,Clonmel (By appointment)Wednesday 15th November 2017 – Civic Offices, Limerick Road,Nenagh (By appointment)Consultant: Catercare FREE

Practical Introduction to Sensory EvaluationThis one-day training course will provide delegates with a practicalintroduction to sensory analysis for food industry applications. Sensoryevaluation provides companies with valuable information about the keysensory attributes of their products that drive consumer acceptance. Italso plays an important role in quality control, shelf-life testing andmarketing. The course content includes a mixture of talks and practicalactivities to increase the delegates’ knowledge and skills in basicsensory science testing for food product innovation processes.

Anner Hotel, Dublin Road, ThurlesWednesday 4th October 2017 (9.30am to 4.30pm)

Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfield Retail Park, ClonmelThursday 5th October 2017 (9.30am to 4.30pm)Consultant: Dr Emily Crofton (Sensory Food Network Ireland) €20

Food Academy Start ProgrammeThe Food Academy Start programme is a dedicated training programmeto support and nurture start up food businesses. Bord Bia, Supervaluand the Local Enterprise Offices have joined forces on this initiative toprovide a food marketing programme for new and early stage foodbusiness owners.

The programme will assist food producers who are in the early stagesof running a food or drink production business and who are seeking toexplore selling into multiple retailers. The programme is ideal forbusinesses that have developed a product suitable for retail.

The Local Enterprise Office Tipperary is seeking expressions of interestfrom Tipperary-based food businesses to take part in this programme.

Please contact Local Enterprise Office Tipperary on 052 6129466 (Clonmel), 0761 06 5000 (Nenagh) or email [email protected] for more details.

Information TechnologyFacebook for Beginners This workshop will outline how to set up and use Facebook successfullyand understand its potential as a business marketing tool.

Dundrum House HotelThursday 14th September 2017 (9.30am to 4pm)Trainer: BeDynamic

Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh Thursday 26th October 2017 (9.30am-4pm)Trainer: BeDynamic €20

Email MarketingThe aim of the seminar is to instruct participants on how to undertakeeffective email marketing campaigns as part of their business digitalmarketing toolkit. Participants will be instructed how to use Mailchimpto reach and stay connected to customers.

Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfield Retail Park, ClonmelThursday 5th October 2017 (9.30am to 1pm)Trainer: Small Business Fairy

Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, NenaghThursday 19th October 2017 (9.30am to 1pm)Trainer: Small Business Fairy €20

Website HealthcheckIs your website delivering for your business? Find out how you canbetter utilise your website to generate sales and market your businesswith a one-to-one consultation from a website expert.

Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, NenaghThursday 5th October 2017 (By appointment)

Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfield Retail Park, ClonmelThursday 19th October 2017 (By appointment) Consultant: Be Dynamic FREE

Trading Online Voucher SchemeThe Trading Online Voucher Scheme assists small businesses to tradeonline. Eligible businesses can apply for a voucher to invest indeveloping their ecommerce capability of up to €2,500 matched by ownfunding to develop a trading online component to their business.

An information seminar to assist you to make a successful applicationunder this scheme will take place:

Thurles Chamber Enterprise Centre, LIT Thurles Campus, Nenagh Road, ThurlesWednesday 11th October (9am to 1pm)Trainer: Noel Davidson (Entrepreneurs Academy) FREE

National Women’s Enterprise Day 2017 - this year’s theme is “New Markets”. The conferencewill be held in the Lakeside Hotel, Ballina, Co. Tipperary on Thursday 12th October.

Regional conference featuring key note address by Chanelle McCoy, case study presentations,facilitated networking and business development masterclass.

Booking fee €35 includes all refreshments. Places allocated on a first come first served basis.

An initiative of Local Enterprise Offices, Mid West including, Clare, Limerick & Tipperary.

Bookings/tickets on www.eventbrite.com/e/national-womens-enterprise-day-2017-tickets-37091202786?aff=es2

NWED Conference ‘New Markets’ 12 October 2017The Lakeside Hotel, Ballina, Co. Tipperary

LEAN For MICROLean tools and techniques are helping companies across the globe toaddress competitiveness issues within their businesses, building thecapability of their people to identify issues and improve their operations.

Lean is about being effective and efficient - doing things quicker, better,cheaper together. Lean strives to stamp out waste and to continuallyimprove performance.

Lean for Micro is designed to encourage existing firms adopt Leanbusiness principles in their organisations to increase competitiveness.

The Lean programme involves a short in-company assignment by anexternal ‘Lean’ consultant who will introduce Lean principles andcomplete a specific cost reduction project.

The programme will commence with a diagnostic of current practice andperformance. Key performance indicators will be established to achievetargeted business improvement measures based on a set of Lean toolsand methodologies tailored to suit each client’s situation.

Lean for Micro is available to LEO eligible companies employing up to 10employees who have the potential to export / internationally trade andwill involve a mix of workshops and on-site meetings. The programme isalso ideal for firms trading with Northern Ireland or the UK who wish toreview their cost base and margins ahead of BREXIT.

The programme is heavily subsidised with participants contributing€250 towards an overall cost of €2,950 per firm.

How to ApplyFor further details and an application form contact:

Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office, [email protected] Tel: 052 6129466

Trainer: VAE Consultancy

Shows and ExhibitionsLocal Enterprise Office Tipperary will visit Top Drawer in London in September with a groupof craft makers. From time to time LEO Staff accompany food producers or craft makers toattend events such as the Fine Food Fair in New York, Anuga in Cologne or Top Drawer.

For more information contact the Local Enterprise Office.

Get Export-ready with Enterprise Europe NetworkLearn all you need to know to expand your business in Europe. This free event organised by Local Enterprise Office Tipperary inconjunction with Enterprise Europe Network will help your business to make the international connections and employ the strategiesnecessary to bring your goods and services to new markets.

Eileen Kelly, Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) coordinator willdeliver a presentation on the benefits of engaging with the EENfor small businesses thinking about or ready to enter the exportmarket. The Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) is the world'slargest support network for Small and Medium-sizedEnterprises (SMEs) and helps Irish companies to make the mostof business and technology opportunities in the EU and other majorglobal markets. It is a key instrument in the EU's strategy to boostgrowth and jobs. Bringing together around 600 business supportorganisations from more than 60 countries, it helps small companiesseize the unparalleled business opportunities in the EU Single Market.

Conor Hyde of Bullseye Marketing will lead participants through takingthose first steps into the export market. Conor brings with him manyyears of experience in the fields of food brand development, marketingand export.

Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh, Co TipperaryWednesday, 18th October, 9am to 1pm.For further information and to register to attend, please visit:www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

MENTORING SERvICEIn 2017, the following business skills will be coveredthrough the assignment of Mentors or Consultants asappropriate to meet the needs of the individual business;

Procurement and WritingWinning TendersDesign & InnovationProduct / System StandardsHR ManagementHealth & Safety Financial Planning

Business PlanningPatents and Intellectual PropertyExport Market AssessmentSalesThe impact of Brexit (and othercurrency fluctuations) on yourBusiness Model

Business Networks in TipperaryLocal Enterprise Office Tipperary is supporting businessnetworks throughout Tipperary.

The Networks offer owner managers an opportunity to meet each otherand have focused discussions on issues of common interest with a viewto problem-solving and inter-member partnerships or referrals.

Benefits of Network membership:Enjoy a culture of learning, knowledge-sharing and supporting localLearn from experienced entrepreneurs and other expertsExplore innovative ideas and viewsParticipate in lively debates and discussionsImprove your skills in key management areasGenerate new businesses contacts

South Tipperary Women’s NetworkThe network is dedicated to encouraging and fosteringentrepreneurship amongst women in South Tipperary. The group meetsonce a month to provide an opportunity for networking and for apresentation on a business related topic. The meetings are open towomen running their own business or thinking of doing so, and womenin employment.

First Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm to 9.30pmPark Hotel, Clonmel For further details contact: Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office,[email protected] Tel: 052 6129466Web: www.southtipperarywib.ieFacebook: @southtippwib

Network North Tipperary (affiliated to Network Ireland)Network North Tipperary holds monthly meetings featuring a guestspeaker who addresses topics important to women in both theirprofessional or personal development. Following the speaker there is anetworking opportunity for members with guests from other branchesfrequently invited to attend. The Network is a forum for establishedwomen in business or fledgling entrepreneurs, or those starting out ontheir career path, to develop professional and social contacts. NetworkIreland hosts an annual National Conference and Awards ceremony.

Monthly meetings alternate between Nenagh and Thurles. Membershipis for 12 months from the date of joining and a membership fee applies.

For details on Network events visit: Web: http://www.networkireland.ie/north-tipperaryFacebook: @NetworkNorthTipperary

Tipperary Green Business Network Tipperary Green Business Network was established in 2012 to assistgreen businesses market their products and services, harness jobcreation potential of the emerging green economy and in turn establishTipperary as one of Ireland’s greenest counties in Ireland. The networkmeets monthly.

For details on TGBN, visit:Web: http://tgbn.ie/Facebook: @tipperarygreenbusinessnetwork

Tipperary Food Producers NetworkTipperary Producers Network is a community of businesses working inthe food and beverage sector in County Tipperary. The network’sobjective is to represent, promote and showcase the best of TipperaryFood. Tipperary Producers Network hold regular networkingopportunities including seminars and workshops and participate inregional, national and international food events under the Tipperarybrand.

For further details contact: Geraldine Manning, Local Enterprise Office, [email protected], Tel: 0761 06 5000Web: www.tipperaryfoodproducers.comFacebook: @TipperaryFoodProducers

You now have the option of registering andpaying for your training programme on ourwebsite www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/

Otherwise please complete the followingregistration form and return by post or callto our offices.

Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd., Clonmel, Co. Tipperary – 052 6129466

Civic Offices, Limerick Rd., Nenagh, Co. Tipperary – 0761 06 5000

Advance registration is essentialdue to restriction on numbers.

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To avoid disappointmentplease register as soon aspossible as places are limited.

BOOKINGPlaces can be reserved onlyon receipt of payment in full.Those in receipt ofunemployment benefit mayqualify for reduced fees.Please contact the LocalEnterprise Office for furtherinformation.

In the event of a course beingundersubscribed we reservethe right to postpone or cancel it.

PAYMENTPayment can be made onlinethrough our websitewww.localenterprise.ie/tipperary or by completing thecourse booking form andpresenting it at the CashOffice, Tipperary County

Council, Civic Offices, LimerickRoad, Nenagh referencingyour name and the coursetitle.

FAILURE TO ATTENDSubstitutions are acceptableand must be notified at leastone day before trainingcommences. The substitutewill receive all course materialon behalf of the originaldelegate.

In circumstances where theoriginal attendee fails toattend and no substitute isappointed, seminar notes andmaterial will be forwarded bypost upon request, providedfull payment has beenreceived.If you have any special needsor are a physically impairedplease let us know prior tostarting your training.

Early planning and preparation is a critical factor in a company’sability to respond to the business challenges that Brexit presents.

We are offering free one-to-one business consultations to helpyour business to better deal with the uncertainty surroundingBrexit and to plan for a future that includes Brexit.

These one-to-one clinics will utilise the Enterprise Ireland BrexitSME Scorecard- a free planning tool for Irish exporters to the UK-to help examine your business strengths and weaknesses. It isdesigned to help you assess your business readiness across sixareas— Business Strategy, Operations, Sales and Marketing,Finance, Innovation, and People and Management.

Thursday 3rd October 2017 –Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh (By appointment)Wednesday 11th October 2017 – Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd,Clonmel (By appointment)

Consultant: Roddy Feely

PrepareFor Brexit

Brexit SME ScorecardPlan your preparation for Brexit.

Ballingarrane House, Cahir Road, Clonmel and Civic Offices, LimerickRoad, Nenagh, Co. Tipperary

Tel. Clonmel: 052-6129466 Nenagh: 0761 06 5000

Web: www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary Email: [email protected]

@localenterpriseofficetipperary @LEOTipperary

Showcase is recognised as the best place in the world to find uniqueproducts from Ireland's leading craft makers and designers. The four-dayinitiative attracts more than 450 exhibitors and over 5,000 domestic andoverseas buyers.

LEO Tipperary has reserved 3 stands in the LEO Enterprise Zone whichwill encompass the entire balcony area. Each stand in the LEO Balconyarea will cost €1,579.32 incl VAT which covers floor space, shell schemeand lighting. The Local Enterprise Office Tipperary has agreed tosubsidise the cost of participating for 3 eligible firms who will contribute€750 and no firm can avail of this grant for more than 2 years in keepingwith the spirit of the initiative to showcase new exhibitors in this zone.

Email: [email protected]

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