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Clare Enterprise Week 6th to 10th of October 2008Welcome to the first Clare Enterprise Week. We’re delighted to host a number of very practical events throughout the county during the week. Whether you’re thinking about getting into business or already an entrepreneur, we’re sure you’ll find the events practical and current. Most of the sessions include case studies and inputs from people in business so you can be sure that they’re dealing with real-life problems and solutions. Monday 6th OctoberEvent: Open evening – enterprise support in ClareDetails: Come along and chat about your ideas and enterprise needs. Open exhibition of information stands, including Enterprise Ireland, Ennis Chamber, County Enterprise Board, Skillnets, FÁS, VEC, Bank of Ireland, NUIG Technology Transfer Office, Network Ireland, LIT Enterprise Acceleration Centre ( LEAP) and Teagasc Event: Student Enterprise DayDetails: Over three hundred students representing ten second level schools in Clare will be briefed by four successful Clare-based entrepreneurs and will outline their career moves in setting up their own business. Clare County Tuesday 7th OctoberEvent: Champions of Innovation network evening – Innovation in SMEs – Enterprise IrelandDetails: Most companies say they cannot afford to spend time and money on future planning and new product development – particularly in small and medium enterprises. Whether you’re an independent trainer, consultant or industry professional, this event will provide you with the opportunity to network and share common interests and issues. Anyone with a role or interest in innovation is encouraged to attend. Event: Energy Management and Waste Minimisation for businessDetails: The Limerick Clare Energy Agency, as well as Greenbusiness.ie consultants Enviros and also the Regional Waste Management Office will guide attendees through step by step procedures for reducing energy, waste and water costs in your business. There will also be an overview of environmental legislation for businesses. Practical case study examples will form part of the event. Feel free to bring along your energy bills for analysis. Wednesday October 8thEvent: Managing Innovation, Creativity and Change – Midwest Management TrainingDetails: Need to take your business that bit further? Topics covered: Balancing Creativity and Change, Alliances and Networks, Marketing Drivers and Strategy, the Innovation process, Learning and Core Competencies. Event: Ready for Business – Ennis ChamberDetails: Session presented by chartered accountant and solicitor. Aimed at those who are starting a business and want to know what financial and legal steps to take. Topics covered: financial planning; taxation and record keeping; legal structure; protecting intellectual property rights business name, trademarks, etc.; partnerships, joint ventures and co-ownerships. Event: Energy Management and Waste Minimisation for businessDetails: The Limerick Clare Energy Agency, as well as Greenbusiness.ie consultants Enviros and also the Regional Waste Management Office will guide attendees through step by step procedures for reducing energy, waste and water costs in your business. There will also be an overview of environmental legislation for businesses. Practical case study examples will form part of the event. Feel free to bring along your energy bills for analysis. Thursday October 9thEvent: Managing your business in a challenging environment – Bank of IrelandDetails: This presentation is intended to help business look at their own internal practices and procedures to ascertain where improvements can be made which can lead to improving the overall cash flow and profitability of the company. It will also take in the current environment and the priorities business need to focus on to maintain/improve their efficiencies and profitability. Event: Succession Planning for Family Business – Dr Naomi Birdthistle, University of Limerick Centre for EntrepreneurshipDetails: Practical interactive session on preparing your family business for succession. Guidance on writing plans and preparing founders to hand over the reins of the business! Event: Improving productivity and competitiveness through training - SkillnetsDetails: Training is more important than ever to ensure productivity in leaner times. Skillnets can help your business through assisted training and networking. Event: Open evening – Shannon DevelopmentDetails: Showcase of product offerings and property solutions available to clients from Shannon Development. Event: Employment Law and Health & Safety Seminar – Ennis Chamber & Pennisula Business ServicesDetails: It’s difficult for business owners to keep on top of new employment law and health and safety legislation. Yet failure to do so can lead to fines that can cripple the most financially robust business. This fast paced seminar is designed for owners/directors and full of useful information and advice to assist in understanding legal obligations. Everyone who attends will have a free consultation to renew their current Employment Law and Health and Safety practices. Event: Opportunities for agri enterprise - TeagascDetails: An exciting new era in farming and food production is forecast due to a doubling in the value of the sector to €40 billion by 2030. This session will explore opportunities for farm enterprise diversification in forestry, food, equine, organics, etc. Event: Starting a business - Eiri Corca BaiscinnDetails: Drop-in session for unemployed people who want to start their own business. Advice and support on mentoring, start-up programmes and grant aid. If you can’t make this time, feel free to make an appointment for a time that suits you. Tuesday 14th OctoberEvent: Farm Diversification: The Big Breakfast Evening - Eiri Corca BaiscinnDetails: Aimed at farmers and smallholders who want to network with people already involved in food production and discuss how to get started and potential funding. Other eventsEvent: Planning advice for small business – Planning Department, Clare County CouncilDetails: These short sessions will provide advice on some of the common planning concerns for small business as well as information on new exemptions. Event: Creative Industries – developing the potential for Clare – Dr Brian DonnellanDetails: Clare has potential to develop as a base for the creative sector. This session will feature those currently involved in creative businesses from photography to graphic design to digital media, from one-person businesses to larger concerns and examine the potential and obstacles for the sector as well as offer networking opportunities. Disclaimer: While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy of the information provided in this programme, Clare County Development Board does not warrant or assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, completeness or usefulness of any information provided. |
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