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Business Skills Training Schedule
Train to Gain
January to May 2018
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 for entrepreneurs and businesses.
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Contents
Getting Started 4
Money Matters – Financial Management 5
Food Safety 6
Food Academy Start Programme 7
Information Technology 8
Essential Marketing and Sales for Business 9
PR and Communications for Your Business 10
General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 11
Dates For Your Diary
• Local Enterprise Week 12
• National Ploughing Championships
• Owner Manager Programme
Business Networks in Tipperary 14
National Enterprise Awards 16
Craft Network 16
Mentoring Service 17
Brexit Clinic 17
Booking Form 18
LEAN for MICRO 19
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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 Tipperary Town Monthly
Nenagh Weekly Carrick-on-Suir Monthly
Thurles Weekly 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, taxation, business
structures and culminates in the preparation of a business plan.
National Training Institute, Western Rd, Clonmel:
Commencing Tuesday 6th February 2018 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
(10 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Tuesday evenings)
Trainer: Pearce Flannery
Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh:
Commencing Thursday 8th February 2018 (7pm to 10pm)
(10 x 3 hour
sessions over
consecutive
Thursday
evenings)
Trainer: Midland
Business
Training
€55
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Money Matters – Financial
Management
Financial Management & Accounts for the
Small Business
This course takes place over 4 nights and is designed to give
participants a practical knowledge of book-keeping and basic
accounting. It covers all book-keeping principles from the prime books
and their purpose to completion of statutory tax forms.
Anner Hotel, Thurles:
Commencing Tuesday, 20th February 2018 (6.30pm to 9.30pm)
(4 x 3 hour sessions over consecutive Tuesday evenings)
Trainer: Bridgewater Management €30
Financial Management Advice Clinic
The 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, 21st February 2018 (Civic Offices, Limerick Rd, Nenagh)
(By appointment)
Wednesday, 21st March 2018 (Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd, Clonmel)
(By appointment)
Consultant: Michael Byrnes FREE
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Bookkeeping & Excel
This 1-day course is delivered in an interactive way, ensuring
participants have a clear picture of what is required to use a proper
manual bookkeeping system for their business. Participants will work on
Excel with guidance from their tutor and at the end of the session will
have gained experience of producing a proper book of accounts, VAT
returns and financial reports.
It is essential to bring a laptop with Excel already installed to this
course.
Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
Thursday, 12th April 2018 (9am to 5pm)
Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel
Thursday, 26th April 2018 (9am to 5pm)
Trainer: 2UpSkill €20
Food Safety
Food Hygiene & Allergen Awareness
Training (FSAI Level 1)
This half-day programme is designed for Food Handlers, Kitchen
Porters, Nursing Home Staff, Creche Staff, Chefs, Shop Assistants,
Cooks, who are involved in the preparation and service of food in the
Hotel, Catering, Health and Child Care and Retail sectors. A certificate of
attendance will be issued to all learners.
Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
Wednesday 31st January 2018 (9.30am to 1pm)
Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel
Tuesday 20th February 2018 (9.30am to 1pm)
Consultant: Catercare €20
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HACCP- Simple Steps to HACCP Management
This 3-day HACCP management training course will provide learners
with a comprehensive understanding of how to develop, implement and
manage straightforward and effective food safety management systems
which comply with current legal requirements and focus on good hygiene
practice in compliance with Irish and EU food safety requirements.
Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh
Wednesday 21st, 28th February & Wednesday 7th March 2018
(10am to 4.30pm)
Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel
Thursday 8th, 15th, 23rd March 2018 (10am to 4.30pm)
Consultant: SQS Ltd €50
Food Academy Start
Programme
The Food Academy Start programme is a dedicated
training programme to support and nurture start up
food businesses. Bord Bia, Supervalu and the Local
Enterprise Offices have joined forces on this initiative to provide a food
marketing programme for new and early stage food business owners.
The programme will assist food producers who are in the early stages
of running a food or drink production business and who are seeking to
explore selling into multiple retailers. The programme is ideal for
businesses that have developed a product suitable for retail.
The programme will assist food producers who are in the early stages
of running a food or beverage production business and who are seeking
to explore selling into multiple retailers. The programme is ideal for
businesses that have developed a product suitable for retail.
The Local Enterprise Office Tipperary is seeking expressions of interest
from 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 leo@tipperarycoco.ie for
more details.
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Information Technology
Social Media Masterclass for
Business - Intermediate
This 1-day practical workshop will teach you how to increase your
success with your current social media activity; learn the latest trends
and techniques to stay ahead of your competition; understand the
different social networks and what they are best used for, and make the
adjustments to your campaigns that will return the expected results.
Anner Hotel, Dublin Road, Thurles
Tuesday 6th March 2018 (10am to 4pm)
Trainer: Eagle Dreams €20
Facebook for Advanced Users
The aim of this 1-day workshop is to provide participants with the skills,
knowledge and tools to be able to develop their Facebook presence and
use advanced tools, techniques and applications to increase page
awareness, engagement and sales leads. This workshop is ideal for
businesses that want to improve the engagement level and need help
defining their Facebook strategy and implementing it. Please note that
this course is not suitable for those new to or unfamiliar with Facebook
functionality. Participants must have a Facebook account and have their
log-in details on the day of the course.
Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
Wednesday 14th
March 2018 (9.30am
to 4.30pm)
Clonmel Park Hotel,
Clonmel
Tuesday 10th April
2018 (9.30am to
4.30pm)
Trainer: Be Dynamic
€20
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Trading Online Voucher
Scheme Information Seminar
The Trading Online Voucher Scheme assists
small businesses to trade online. Eligible
businesses can apply for a voucher worth
€2,500 to invest in developing their eCommerce
capability. Vouchers are equally matched by
own funds to develop and add a trading online facility.
An information seminar to assist you to make a successful application
under this scheme will take place at the following venues:
Abbey Court Hotel, Dublin Road, Nenagh
Thursday 8th March 2018 (9.30am to 1pm)
Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel
Tuesday 17th April 2018 (9.30am to 1pm)
Trainer: Almedia FREE (Booking Essential)
Essential Marketing and
Sales for Business
These practical evening workshops are aimed at improving the
marketing and selling techniques of participants. Each stage of the
process, from selecting your market to closing the sale, is dealt with
over a 6-week period.
Clonmel Park Hotel, Clonmel
Wednesday, 21st Feb 2018 and over 6 consecutive Weds evenings
(6.30pm to 9.30pm)
Trainer: NLC Training
Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh
Wednesday, 11th April 2018 and over 6 consecutive Weds evenings
(6.30pm to 9.30pm)
Trainer: Smart Marketing €50
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PR and Communications
for Your Business
As a means of communication between the
company and the customer, Public
Relations and Marketing form an
integral part of any business and
requires planning. For a
Communications campaign to
be successful, many things
need to work perfectly
together: the right strategy,
the right design, the right
audience and the right
message. As an
entrepreneur, the question
lies in how does he/she
effectively communicate the
business to the public? This
workshop evaluates such
considerations offering
appropriate tools and techniques to
set about developing a strategic plan.
Horse & Jockey Hotel, Thurles
Thursday, 8th February 2018 (9.30am to 4pm)
Trainer: Bridgewater Management €20
Page 10General Data Protection
Regulation (GDPR)
Information Seminar
The aim of this workshop is to create an awareness of the implications
and effects of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) which
will become effective in legislation from 25th May 2018.
• Legal principles of EU GDPR
By the end of the workshop This half-day workshop will cover:
• Have identified the actions you
participants will:
• Data Inventory
legislation
• Accountability
need to take to prepare your
business/organisation in advance
• Understand the concept of • Data Subjects Rights
of the GDPR implementation.
• Privacy Statements
• Be aware of the policies, • Impacts of GDPR to Data
accountability
• Data Breaches & Data Breach
procedures, systems to implement Controllers and Data Processors
• Have the knowledge to commence
to become GDPR compliant
• Sanctions & Fines for non-
Reporting
your roadmap towards GDPR
accountability compliance
Abbey Court Hotel
Friday, 9th March, 9.30am to 1pm
Clonmel Park Hotel
Wednesday, 11th April, 9.30am to 1pm
Trainer: Optimum Results €20
Page 11Dates for your Diary
Local Enterprise Week,
5th -9th March
Featuring a series of workshops on innovation, funding,
training, plus high profile speakers, seminars, business
networking and enterprise showcase. Log on to
www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary for event details and
bookings.
National Ploughing Championships,
18th to 20th September 2018
National Ploughing Championships are being held in Screggan,
Tullamore, Co Offaly from 18th to 20th September 2018 where
over 290,000 consumers will visit a 50 acre exhibition and
trade arena. This is a wonderful opportunity to showcase the
quality and high standards of goods and services supported by
the Local Enterprise Office.
As part of its National Programme the Local Enterprise Offices
are hosting a Local Enterprise Village to provide an opportunity
for clients to take full advantage of this unique consumer event.
Local Enterprise office Tipperary is now inviting any clients
interested in availing of one of the stands at the show to
contact Ita Horan, ita.horan@leo.tipperarycoco.ie, Tel: 052
6129466 for an expression of interest form. Unfortunately
places are extremely limited. Please note that priority will be
given to enterprises manufacturing their own product or
offering an innovative service relevant to the audience
expected at the show. The closing date for Expressions of
Interest is Monday 19th March 2018.
Page 12Owner Manager Programme
“The objective of the Programme is to facilitate participants to
gain the necessary self confidence, understanding of and ability
to apply management skills, to both monitor and manage their
own performance and then to manage their businesses in a
professional and appropriate manner so that the potential of
those businesses can be achieved.
The Programme is aimed at small businesses who are anxious to
acquire the extra skills/knowledge to sustain and develop their
business in these challenging times. The content and intensity of
the programme modules will be based on the training need
requirements of the participating companies.
This Owner Manager Development Programme combines 25
workshops and 2 one-to-one confidential meetings.
The next programme is scheduled to start in Autumn 2018 and
we are now seeking expressions of interest.
For further details and an application form contact:
Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office
Ita.horan@leo.tipperarycoco.ie
Tel: 052 6129466
Page 13Business Networks in
Tipperary
Local Enterprise Office Tipperary is supporting business
networks throughout the County.
The Networks offer owner managers an opportunity 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 to 9.30pm
Park Hotel, Clonmel
For further details contact: Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office,
ita.horan@tipperarycoco.ie Tel: 052 6129466
Web: www.southtippwib.ie
Facebook: @southtippwib
Page 14Network 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: 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. The Network meets
monthly.
For details on TGBN, email: info@tgbn.ie
Web: www.tgbn.ie
Facebook: @tipperarygreenbusinessnetwork
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 Food Producers Network holds regular
networking opportunities including seminars and workshops and
participate in regional, national and international food events under the
Tipperary brand.
For further details email: tippfoodproducers@gmail.com
Web: www.tipperaryfoodproducers.com
Facebook: @TipperaryFoodProducers
Page 15National Enterprise Awards
All-County Competition
The County Enterprise Awards celebrates its 20th
birthday this year and recognises the achievements
and success of small local businesses in Tipperary.
At County level, the Local Enterprise Office will award the winning
enterprises cash prizes and commemorative trophies and certificates
with all firms profiled in the local media. Application forms for the
County competition are available on line at
www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary
Closing date for entry is Friday 9th February 2018
(eligibility criteria applies)
The County Winner will progress to represent Tipperary at the National
Final which takes place in the Mansion House, Dublin on 24th May.
Craft Network
A strategy for the development of the Craft sector in
Tipperary will be launched during Enterprise Week
from 5th to 9th of March.
A Craft Showcase will take place as part of this event. To register your
interest in showcasing your products or demonstrating your craft skill at
the Showcase, please contact patricia.spillane@tipperarycoco.ie
The Local Enterprise Office is also seeking expressions of interest from
craft makers and galleries etc who will actively support the
establishment and development of a Craft Network commencing in
February 2018. Please submit details of your interest to
Kathleen.prendergast@tipperarycoco.ie
Page 16MEnToRinG SERvicE
In 2018, the following business skills will
be covered through the assignment of
Mentors or Consultants as appropriate to
meet the needs of the individual business;
Procurement and Financial Planning Export Market
Writing Winning Tenders Data Protection Assessment
Design & Innovation Quickbooks Sales
Product / System Business Planning The impact of Brexit
Standards (and other currency
Patents and
HR Management fluctuations) on your
Intellectual Property
Business Model
Health & Safety
Early planning and preparation is a critical factor in a company’s ability
to respond to the business challenges that Brexit presents.
We are offering free one-to-one business consultations to help your business to better
deal with the uncertainty surrounding Brexit and to plan for a future that includes Brexit.
These one-to-one clinics will utilise the Enterprise Ireland Brexit SME Scorecard- a free
planning tool for Irish exporters
to the UK- to help examine
your business strengths and
weaknesses. It is designed to
help you assess your business
readiness across six areas—
Business Strategy, Operations,
Sales and Marketing, Finance,
Innovation, and People and Brexit SME Scorecard
Prepare
Management. For Brexit Plan your preparation for Brexit.
Contact us on 052 6129466 for further information and to make an appointment
with our Brexit consultant. Email: leo@tipperarycoco.ie
Facebook: @localenterpriseofficetipperary Twitter: @LEOTipperary
Page 17Booking On Line
You now have the option of registering and Ballingarrane House, Cahir Rd., Clonmel,
paying for your training programme on our Co. Tipperary – 052 6129466
website www.localenterprise.ie/Tipperary Civic Offices, Limerick Rd., Nenagh,
Otherwise please complete the following Co. Tipperary – 0761 06 5000
registration form and return by post or call Advance registration is essential
to our offices due to restriction on numbers.
Registration Form
Business Name .........................................................................................................................................................................
Address ..........................................................................................................................................................................................
.............................................................................................................................................................................................................
Telephone ................................................................................Mobile.....................................................................................
Email.................................................................................................................................................................................................
Business Description.............................................................................................................................................................
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Age
Under Over
Programme Name Participants name 25 25 Cost
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4........................................................ ....................................................................... .........................
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To avoid disappointment In the event of a course being Council, Civic Offices, Limerick In circumstances where the
please register as soon as undersubscribed we reserve Road, Nenagh referencing original attendee fails to
possible as places are limited. the right to postpone or your name and the course attend and no substitute is
cancel it. title. appointed, seminar notes and
BOOKING
Places can be reserved only PAYMENT FAILURE TO ATTEND material will be forwarded by
on receipt of payment in full. Payment can be made online Substitutions are acceptable post upon request, provided
Those in receipt of through our website and must be notified at least full payment has been
unemployment benefit may www.localenterprise.ie/tipper one day before training received.
qualify for reduced fees. ary or by completing the commences. The substitute If you have any special needs
Please contact the Local course booking form and will receive all course material or are physically impaired
Enterprise Office for further presenting it at the Cash on behalf of the original please let us know prior to
information. Office, Tipperary County delegate. starting your training.
Page 18LEAN 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.
How to Apply
For further details and an application form contact:
Ita Horan, Local Enterprise Office, ita.horan@leo.tipperarycoco.ie
Tel: 052 6129466
Page 19Ballingarrane House,
Cahir Road, Clonmel &
Civic Offices, Limerick Road,
Nenagh, Co. Tipperary
Tel. Clonmel: 052-6129466
Nenagh: 0761 06 5000
Web: www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary
Email: leo@tipperarycoco.ie
@localenterpriseofficetipperary
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