The Local Enterprise Office Tipperary is the First Stop Shop for anyone seeking

information and support on starting or growing a business in Tipperary.

An initiative of the Action Plan for Jobs, Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) are committed to delivering an

enhanced and more integrated support service for the micro and small business sector in Ireland. Local

Enterprise Office Tipperary offers a range of complementary supports to potential entrepreneurs and

existing businesses. The supports include a first point of contact for all enterprise-related enquiries in

Tipperary where individuals can receive advice on the steps involved in setting up a business, to the

provision of grants for feasibility studies, financial support for new and existing businesses and a range of

soft supports such as enterprise training, management development and mentoring to entrepreneurs and

businesses.

Contents

Getting Started...........................................................................................................3

Money Matters- Financial Management...............................................................................4

Marketing & Sales........................................................................................................6

Information Technology.................................................................................................6

LEAN for Micro............................................................................................................8

Business Networks in Tipperary........................................................................................8

Brexit Mentoring........................................................................................................10

Enterprise Europe Network............................................................................................10

Brexit Mentoring.........................................................................................................11

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Getting Started

Business Advice and Information Service

One to one sessions for individuals hoping to start or develop a business are held throughout the county

subject to demand and meetings are by appointment only. Clinic locations include:

Clonmel (weekly), Nenagh (weekly), Thurles (weekly), Tipperary Town (monthly), Carrick on Suir

(monthly), Roscrea (monthly)

Please call to make an appointment Free

Start Your Own Business Programme

The programme runs over a 10 week period and covers all aspects of running your own business from

market research and how to make sales to taxation and legal structures and culminates in the preparation

of a business plan.

Tipperary Community Services Centre, St Michael Street, Tipperary Town

Commencing Tuesday 2nd October 2018 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

(10 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Tuesday evenings)

Trainer: Pearce Flannery

Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh

Commencing Thursday 4th October 2018 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

(10 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Thursday evenings)

Trainer: Midland Business Training

National Learning Network, Western Rd, Clonmel

Commencing Wednesday 10th October 2018 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

(10 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Wednesday evenings)

Trainer: Pearce Flannery

€55

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Money Matters – Financial Management

€30

Financial Management Advice Clinic

In the course of a 1.5 hour free consultation, our financial advisor will discuss in a confidential manner any

issues you may be experiencing in your business in relation to cash flow, revenue returns, costing & pricing,

banking and office management.

Wednesday, 24th October 2018 (Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd, Clonmel) (By appointment)

Friday, 16th November 2018 (Civic Offices, Limerick Road, Nenagh) (By appointment)

Consultant: Michael Byrnes FREE

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Financial Management & Accounts for the Small Business

This course takes place over 4 Thursday evenings and covers the knowledge of financial affairs needed by every

entrepreneur to manage their business and to communicate their plans and results to outsiders. The programme is

designed for participants who want to learn how to keep proper records. These sessions will be practical and interactive

and will provide an introduction to the basics of bookkeeping for the small business owner and will outline suggested

approaches to ensuring that small businesses can track and manage costs, revenues and profits.

Anner Hotel, Thurles

Commencing Thursday, 18th October 2018 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)

(4 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Thursday evenings)

Trainer: Bridgewater Management

QuickBooks Computerised Accounts- Thurles

This 2-day course will provide participants with the skills to use QuickBooks Accounts Software to

computerise the records of their business.

On the programme participants will learn:

• how the accounting software handles all aspects of bookkeeping

• how QuickBooks handles invoices, bills, payments and receipts

Participants will focus on the key day-to-day tasks in business:

• Creating customer invoices and credit notes

• Entering cash sales

• Receiving payments from customers

• Entering supplier bills and credit notes

• Paying suppliers

• Entering cheques

It is essential for participants to have QuickBooks installed on their laptops prior to attending this training.

Horse & Jockey Hotel ,

Thursday 8th November & Thursday 15th November 2018, 9.30am to 4.30pm

Trainer: Michael Byrnes €40

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Marketing & Sales

Essential Marketing & Sales for Business- Thurles

The aim of this 6-day course is to give participants an understanding of the importance of marketing for their

business, learn how to create awareness of their business, develop contacts, identify prospective customers,

make sales and network their business efficiently, effectively, and at little or no cost.

The Anner Hotel, Thurles

Commencing Tuesday 30th October 2018 for 6 consecutive Tuesday evenings, 6.30pm to 9.30pm

Trainer: Terry Harmer, NLC Training

Information Technology

Shopify eCommerce Training Course

This course will take place over 5 Friday mornings commencing on October 5th and will take participants through everything they need to know to trade successfully using the Shopify platform- from store design and marketing to managing your store and growing your customer base. Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh Commencing on Friday 5th October 2018 for 5 Fridays 8am to 12pm

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Trading Online Voucher Scheme Information Seminar

(in conjunction with Chambers of Commerce)

The Trading Online Voucher Scheme offers small businesses and retailers the opportunity to apply for 50%

match funding to a maximum value of €2,500 to develop and enhance their online trading presence. This

free training seminar is the first step in applying for the Trading Online Voucher.

Participants will learn how to make a successful application to the scheme and how best to use and get

value from the voucher to support their online trading proposition. The seminar will also prove useful free

and cost effective tips on how to leverage your website by better integration of your social media platforms

and use of Google Tools.

Cashel: 10.30am to 12.30pm, Thursday, 4th October 2018

Bill Foley’s, Friar Street, Cashel

Roscrea: 9.30am to 11.30am, Thursday, 1st November 2018

Racket Hall Hotel, Dublin Road, Roscrea

Clonmel: 9.30am to 11.30am, Thursday, 22nd November 2018 Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfields Roundabout, Clonmel

Online Business Development Programme

This 2 - day course will equip learners with the ability to run social media campaigns across all major social media platforms. Over the 2 day workshop learners will have practical experience of integrating the social media campaign into their own social media business profiles. Learners will gain valuable knowledge on how to gain more from their online social media marketing activities

The Anner Hotel, Thurles

Tuesday 16th October & Wednesday 24th October (9.30am to 4.30pm)

Trainer: Eagle Dreams

€40

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LEAN For MICRO

Lean tools and techniques are helping companies across the globe to address competitiveness issues

within their businesses, building the capability 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 continually improve performance.

Lean for Micro is designed to encourage existing firms adopt Lean business principles in their organisations

to increase competitiveness.

The Lean programme involves a short in-company assignment by an external ‘Lean’ consultant who

will introduce Lean principles and complete a specific cost reduction project.

The programme will commence with a diagnostic of current practice and performance. Key

performance indicators will be established to achieve targeted business improvement measures based on

a set of Lean tools and methodologies tailored to suit each client’s situation.

Lean for Micro is available to eligible companies across a variety of sectors. The Programme will involve a

mix of workshops and on-site meetings. The programme is also ideal for firms trading with Northern

Ireland or the UK who wish to review 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.

For further details and an application form contact: Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office,

ita.horan@leo.tipperarycoco.ie, Tel: 0761 06 6200

Business Networks in Tipperary

Local Enterprise Office Tipperary supports business networks throughout Tipperary. The Networks offer owner managers opportunities to meet each other and have focused discussions on issues of common interest with a view to problem-solving and inter-member partnerships or referrals. Benefits of Network membership:

Enjoy a culture of learning, knowledge-sharing and supporting local

Learn from experienced entrepreneurs and other experts

Explore innovative ideas and views

Participate in lively debates and discussions

Improve your skills in key management areas

Generate new businesses contacts

Collaborate on group marketing efforts or trade shows

South Tipperary Women’s Network

The Network is dedicated to encouraging and fostering entrepreneurship amongst women in South Tipperary. The group meets once a month to provide an opportunity for networking and for a presentation on a business related topic. The meetings are open to women running their own business or those thinking of starting a business in addition to women in employment.

First Wednesday of each month, 6.30pm - 9.30pm Clonmel Park Hotel, Poppyfields Rouhndabout, Clonmel For further details contact: Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office. Email: ita.horan@tipperarycoco.ie

Web: www.southtipperarywib.ie Facebook: @southtippwib

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Network North Tipperary (affiliated to Network Ireland) Network North Tipperary holds monthly meetings featuring a guest speaker who addresses topics important to women in both their professional or personal development. Following the speaker there is a networking opportunity for members with guests from other branches frequently invited to attend. The Network is a forum for established women in business or fledgling entrepreneurs, or those starting out on their career path, to develop professional and social contacts. Network Ireland hosts an annual National Conference and Awards ceremony. Monthly meetings alternate between Nenagh and Thurles. Membership is 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-tipperary

Facebook: @NetworkNorthTipperary

Tipperary Green Business Network

Tipperary Green Business Network was established in 2012 to assist green businesses market their products and services, harness job creation potential of the emerging green economy and in turn establish Tipperary as one of Ireland’s greenest counties in Ireland. The Network meets monthly.

For details on TGBN, visit:

Web: http://tgbn.ie/ Facebook: @tipperarygreenbusinessnetwork

Facebook: @TipperaryFoodProducers

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Tipperary Food Producers Network

Tipperary Food Producers Network is a community of businesses working in the food and beverage sector in County Tipperary. The Network’s objective is to represent, promote and showcase the best of Tipperary Food. Tipperary Producers Network holds regular networking opportunities including seminars and workshops and participates in regional, national and international food events under the Tipperary brand.

For further information on Tipperary Food Producers Network, visit www.tipperaryfoodproducers.com

` The Enterprise Europe Network Ireland helps Irish businesses innovate and grow internationally and are delivered by a partnership between Enterprise Ireland, Cork Chamber of Commerce, Dublin Chamber of Commerce and the Local Enterprise Office.

We help business grow through tailored support, new business and technology partnerships, commercial opportunities, licensing deals, and partners searches for EU funded R&D. Our services are tailored to SMEs but are also available to all other businesses, universities and research centres. Simply contact your local Enterprise Europe Network advisor in the participating organisations in Ireland. Most of the services are provided free of charge!

For further information on how the EEN can help your business contact Mary Ryan, Senior Enterprise Development Officer, LEO Tipperary on 0761 06 5000 or by email: mary.ryan@tipperarycoco.ie

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Booking Online

Failure to attend. Substitutions are acceptable and must be notified at least one day before training commences. The substitute will

receive all course materials on behalf of the original delegate. In circumstances where the original attendee fails to attend and no

substitute is appointed, seminar notes and materials will be forwarded by post on request.

If you have any special needs or are physically impaired please let us know prior to starting your training.

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You now have the option of registering and paying for your training programme on our website

https://www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary/Training-Events/Online-Bookings/

Otherwise please complete the following registration form and return by post or call to our offices in Nenagh or

Clonmel

Clonmel: Ballingarrane House, Cahir Road, Clionmel (0761 06 6200)

Nenagh: Civic Offices, Tipperary County Council, Limerick Road, Nenagh (0761 06 5000)

Registration Form

Business Name...............................................................................................

Address........................................................................................................

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Telephone..................................... Mobile.....................................................

Email..........................................................................................................

Business Description........................................................................................

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To avoid disappointment please register as soon as possible as places are limited.

Booking. Places can be reserved only on receipt of payment in full. Those in receipt of unemployment benefit may qualify for reduced

fees. Please contact the Local Enterprise Office for further details.

Cancellation. In the event of a course being undersubscribed we reserve the right to postpone or cancel it.

Payment.Payment can be made online through our website or by completing the course booking form and presenting it at the Cash

Office at Tipperary County Council main offices in Clonmel or Nenagh.