Local Enterprise Office Meath

Ready to turn your business dreams into reality? Join our Start Your Own Business online programme starting on 5th November! 🚀 Over six weeks, you’ll develop and research your ideas, learn essential start-up skills, and gain insights into marketing, sales, and financial planning—all while collaborating with like-minded individuals! 🗓️ Course Dates: 5th, 7th, 12th, 14th, 19th, 21st, 26th & 28th November 3rd, 5th, 10th & 12th December 🕖 Time: 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm (Tuesdays & Thursdays) What you’ll learn: 🔹 Starting up & getting your business off the ground 🔹 Understanding your target market 🔹 Tax, law, and insurance basics 🔹 Financial planning and pricing 🔹 Promoting your business 🔹 Developing a solid business plan Plus, complete the course and receive 2 free hours of mentoring! 💡 Only €50 to attend! Don’t miss this chance to build the skills and confidence you need to succeed! #StartYourOwnBusiness #Entrepreneurship #BusinessTraining #OnlineCourse #CountyMeath

Ready to harness the power of AI for your business? Join our AI Tools for Business workshop on Tuesday, 5th November from 9:30 am - 1:00 pm—online! 🌐✨ This practical 3-hour session will dive into the latest AI tools, including Chat GPT, Google Bard, Jasper.ai, and more. Learn how these technologies can save you time, boost productivity, and enhance your marketing efforts! What you’ll discover: 🔹 Generating social media/blog content with Chat GPT 🔹 SEO optimisation strategies 🔹 Creating unique AI imagery with MidJourney 🔹 Turning text into engaging video with Descript and Lumen5 🔹 Using Canva’s AI for stunning visuals Don’t miss this opportunity to elevate your business with AI! 💡 Only €20 to attend! Secure your spot today! #AITools #BusinessTraining #Innovation #DigitalMarketing #Productivity #Workshop

💸 Big news for hospitality, retail, and beauty businesses! The Power Up Grant is here as part of #Budget2025, offering €4,000 to support local businesses navigating rising costs and challenges. 🌟 Eligible businesses, make sure to register by 8th November through MyCoCo (link in bio!) to access this grant funded by the Department of Enterprise, Trade and Employment. Whether you applied for the Increased Cost of Business Grant before or are new to MyCoCo, this grant can be a great boost for your operations. Don't miss out—secure your spot, strengthen your business, and keep your community thriving! 💪 #PowerUpGrant #SmallBusinessSupport #Hospitality #Retail #BeautyBusiness #GovernmentSupport Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eEBxS_ym

Great news for SMEs! Microfinance Ireland has doubled its lending limit to €50,000! 💰✨ This increase means that microenterprises can now access crucial funds for cash flow or expansion, helping them thrive in today’s economy. Minister for Enterprise, Trade & Employment, Peter Burke TD, emphasised the importance of this support for our small businesses, the backbone of our economy. Lorraine Corcoran, Chair of Microfinance Ireland, highlighted the strong demand for these loans, and we’re excited to meet that need! With 60% of microenterprises seeking credit up to €50,000, we’re ready to help more businesses grow. For more info, visit www.microfinanceireland.ie! #MicrofinanceIreland #SmallBusinessSupport #SMEFinance #Entrepreneurship #GrowthPotential

Want to make your business more environmentally sustainable and save money? Sign up for MODOS, an online, circular economy training course for SMEs. MODOS will give you practical ways to apply circular economy thinking to make your business leaner and greener. Book your place for Nov 2024 via the link in our bio!

Exciting news for our upcoming Innovation Exchange event on 23rd October! We’re thrilled to welcome Diane O’Dwyer from the Intellectual Property Office of Ireland as an additional speaker. 🎉 Diane will share valuable insights on Intellectual Property, covering essentials like Patents, Trademarks, and Copyright. Whether you’re a start-up or an established entrepreneur, her presentation will help you understand what IP is, why it matters, and how to protect it. Don’t miss the chance to engage in a Q&A session afterwards—bring your questions! 💡 ✨ Register your attendance via the link in our bio! #InnovationExchange #IntellectualProperty #Entrepreneurship #StartupTips

Attention female entrepreneurs in Meath and Louth! 🚀 There are 3 days left to secure your tickets to our amazing event taking place Thursday. Get ready for a day of inspiration, learning, and networking at National Women’s Enterprise Day. Tickets are €30 and include lunch, but spaces are limited so act quick! Hosted by the incredible Alison Comyn, this event features an amazing lineup of speakers, including Caroline O’Neill, founder of The Digg Community, and Elizabeth Oakes, the 2024 Leading Light and founder of Pure Reflections and Permanent Make Up Clinics. You’ll also hear from Emma Duffy of My Forever Tooth Fairy and Geraldine Johnston, business mentor from Boyne Communications! 💡 Whether you're an established entrepreneur or just starting out, this is a fantastic opportunity to connect, grow, and be inspired. #NWED2024 #MakingItHappen #FemaleEntrepreneurs #LEO #WomenInBusiness #DigDeep #BusinessGrowth #NetworkingOpportunity #Empowerment

Meath Business and Tourism Awards 2024 have been launched and we are looking for nominations from wonderful Meath Businesses who excel in their field. The awards will recognise the commitment, hard work, and risk taking in striving for business excellence by companies and enterprises in Meath. The awards are run by the Meath Chronicle with partners, Meath County Council and Meath Tourism. Please get your nominations in before the 20th of September. There is renewed focus this year on recognising efforts across the areas of sustainability decarbonisation and “Going Green” with the “Green Business of the Year award”. Follow the link below for more information & to place your entry: https://lnkd.in/dRUZ-RXb

🚀 Lunch & Learn Roadshow: LEO Supports 🚀 Join us at our Lunch & Learn session, in collaboration with Meath Partnership, to discover a range of supports and opportunities available to businesses in County Meath! 🏢 📍: Oldcastle Library 📅 : Tuesday, 15th October 2024 🕐: 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm (Networking from 12:30 pm) 🎟️ Free to Attend Learn about: ✅ Grant Aid ✅ Green for Business ✅ Lean for Business ✅ Digital for Business ✅ Trading Online Vouchers ✅ Mentoring & Training ✅ Exports ✅ LEADER Funding for Enterprises 🍽️ Enjoy a light lunch and refreshments as we guide you on how the Local Enterprise Office can help your business “make it happen.” Don't miss out on this opportunity to grow your business! #MeathBusiness #LEOSupports #LunchAndLearn #OldcastleLibrary Book this free event here: https://lnkd.in/eSZNPKK4

🌐 Ready to transform your business with Digital Marketing and AI? Join us online starting October 1st for an in-depth program designed for business owners and managers to master the online marketing world! 🚀 Over 10 sessions, learn everything from building a high-impact website and optimizing it with SEO to using AI tools like Chat GPT, Google Bard, and Jasper.ai for smarter content creation. 📈 Dive into social media marketing, from Facebook and Instagram to TikTok, LinkedIn, and WhatsApp, and discover how to create compelling videos and run effective Google and social media ads. 🎥📊 You'll also learn the art of crafting a digital content calendar, using content themes to schedule posts, and creating a digital playbook to guide your strategy. Plus, enjoy two personalized 1-hour mentoring sessions with a digital marketing expert to get tailored recommendations for your business. 💬📝 Get ready to elevate your digital marketing game and achieve success in the online world! 💥 View the course here: https://lnkd.in/egpZst8u #DigitalMarketing #ArtificialIntelligence #BusinessGrowth #SEO #SocialMedia #OnlineAdvertising #VideoMarketing #ContentStrategy #AIMarketing #Entrepreneurship