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Below is a list of the upcoming training courses & modules and networking events. To continue, select the number of required participants for each course. The cost shown is per participant. Click on the event title for more information.


Start Your Own Business

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Start your Own Business Course
  • 06 March 2012
  • Tuesday & Thursday evenings for 5 consecutive weeks
  • 7.00pm - 9.30pm
Newpark Hotel, Castlecomer Road, KilkennyThis evening programme runs over a 5 week period and covers all aspects of running your own business from legal issues, market research, book-keeping, sourcing finance, IT development, sales to the eventual completion of a business plan €75
Start Your Own Business Course No. 3
  • 10 May 2012
  • Thursday mornings for 5 consecutive weeks
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
  • This course is highly subsided by the KCEB
This programme runs over a 5 week period and covers all aspects of running your own business from legal issues, market research to eventual completion of a Business Plan.€75

FREE Lunchtime Taster Sessions

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Details of further Lunchtime Seminars for 2012 will be available in spring 2012

Sales & Marketing Training

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Advertising & PR on a Shoestring
  • 01 March 2012
  • Thursday Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aspect Hotel, Ring Road, KilkennyThe aim of this 1 day workshop is to provide participants with a practical understanding of offline media tools (i.e. radio, TV and press) and how to make them work for the small business with a tight budget. €50
Customer Care - Deliver Better Service, Generate More Sales
  • 06 March 2012
  • Tuesday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pembroke HotelThis workshop is designed to assist in developing the ability of all staff to improve and deliver excellent customer care in a sales orientated manner.€25
Develop Customer Loyalty Strategies
  • 22 March 2012
  • Thursday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pemboke HotelThe aim of this workshop is to assist in the development of customer loyalty and retention strategies in order to incite customers to spend more, more often and encourage others to do so also.€25
Branding & Packaging for your Business
  • 27 March 2012
  • Tuesday Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Adpect hotel, Ring Road, KilkennyTo emphasise the importance of packaging and branding, this workshop will inform participants of the importance of effective branding and packaging and how they are become significant intangible assets for the business.€50
Introduction to Exporting
  • 10 May 2012
  • Thursday 10th May
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aspect Hotel, Ring Road, Kilkenny.This one day workshop aims to inform participants about the commitment and resources required to consider exporting and to decide whether or not is is a serious option for their business.€50

Financial Training

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Sage Computerised Accounts - Basic
  • 23 February 2012
  • Thursday mornings for 6 consecutive weeks
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Maltings, off James' StreetThis 6 week practical course provides participants with the skills to use Sage Accounts Software in computerising the books and records of their business €100
Improve the Cashflow of the Business
  • 27 February 2012
  • Monday evening
  • 7.00pm - 9.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pembroke HotelThis programme will provide participants with practical tips on how to plan and implement a successful cashflow management system. FREE one-to-one mentoring available in conjunction with this workshop€25
How to Get Paid on Time
  • 20 March 2012
  • Tuesday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 11.30am
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to Pembroke HotelLearn about how to effectively collect business debts, the procedures to deal with slow paying customers and the correct legal processes to follow. Free one-to-one mentoring available in conjunction with this workshop€25
Book-keeping for the Small Business (Beginner's Course)
  • 23 March 2012
  • Friday - Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aspect Hotel, Ring Road, KilkennyThis workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge to prepare and maintain basic books of accounts, ensure compliance with Revenue and maintain an effective financial management system€50
Sage Computersied Accounts - Advanced Level
  • 17 April 2012
  • Tuesday mornings for 4 consecutive weeks
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Maltings, off James' Street, KilkennyThis 4 week programme will provide participants with Sage Accounts skills to use the more advanced features of Sage Computerised Accounts Software€75
Costing Your Product/Service for the Small Business
  • 18 April 2012
  • Wednesday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pembroke HotelThis course aims to provide participants with the techniques necessary to cost and price their product/service to enable profitable returns. €25
Income Tax and VAT - The Key Points to Note
  • 10 May 2012
  • Thursday 10th May 2012
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to Pembroke Hotel.This practical workshop aims to provide participants with a strong understanding of VAT and calculating tax liabilities.€25
Quickbooks Basic Computerised Accounts
  • 17 May 2012
  • Thursday & Friday (Full Day Workshops)
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm each day
Ormonde Hotel, KilkennyThis 2 day programme aims to develop the skills of the participants to apply QuickBooks Accounts Software skills in the books and records of their business. €100
Understanding the Facts behind the Figures
  • 29 May 2012
  • Tuesday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pembroke HotelLearn how to assess the financial position of your business and understand the financial terminology associated with cashflow and profit, ratios, break even points, etc. Free one-to-one mentoring available in conjunction with this workshop.€25
Sage Troubleshooting Workshop
  • 30 May 2012
  • Wednesday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
The Maltings, off James' Street, KilkennyFor Existing Users of Sage Instant and Sage Online 50 Accounts who have specific questions or problems operating their software.€25

Specialist Training programmes

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Occupational First Aid FETAC Level 5
  • 24 February 2012
  • Fridays (Full Days )for 3 consecutive weeks
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Abbey Business CentreThis 3 week programme aims to provide participants with the practical skills and understanding required to provide and coordinate first aid in the workplace in compliance with Safety, Health and Welfare at Work Regulations 2007€100
Taking Care of Health and Safety Issues in the Workplace
  • 07 March 2012
  • Wednesday afternoon
  • 1.30pm - 4.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pembroke HotelThis workshop will inform participants about Health & Safety legislation that is applicable when running a small business. €25
Environmental Health Officers Association (EHOA) Primary Course in Food Safety
  • 14 March 2012
  • Wednesday evenings for 3 consecutive weeks
  • 7.00pm - 10pm
Ormonde Hotel A certified course over a 3 week period in relation to practical day to day HACCP responsibilities and the need for compliance with the legalisation with regard to food preparation and safety. €75
Changing Working Patterns - How to Manage Employees
  • 21 March 2012
  • Wednesday Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aspect Hotel, Ring Road, KilkennyAn informative workshop for employers about the various options available in relation to reducing staff numbers/hours and the legislation and paperwork that needs to be administered to ensure protection for all concerned.€50
People Management - Handling Corrective Action & Disciplinary Issues
  • 19 April 2012
  • Thursday (Full Day) Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Aspect Hotel, Ring Road, KilkennyAn information session to employers of the importance of putting disciplinary and grievance procedures in place and the appropriate actions that need to be followed when issuing warnings and disciplining staff.€50
Under Pressure - Time Management
  • 26 April 2012
  • Thursday morning workshop
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
Abbey Business Centre, Abbey Street, KilkennyDevelop the skills to prioritise time and learn how to prioritise workload, delegate and work more efficiently and effectively.€25
Operative's Manual Handling Course
  • 26 April 2012
  • Thursday afternoon workshop
  • 1.30pm - 4.30pm
Abbey Business CentreAn informative workshop for both owner/managers and staff about general lifting and handling of loads whereby training can help to prevent unnecessary injury. €25
Simple Steps to HACCP for the Small Scale food Producer.
  • 16 May 2012
  • 16th, 23rd and 30th May 2012
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Ormonde HotelThis programme which runs over a 3 week period will enable participants to develop, implement and manage effective food safety management systems which comply with legislation.€100

IT Marketing Training

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Planning & Developing a Website
  • 29 February 2012
  • Wednesday morning
  • 9.30am - 12.30pm
11 Patrick Street, adjacent to the Pembroke HotelThinking of investing in a website, this practical workshop will inform you about the navigation design, information design and graphic design combine to take full advantage of an online presence for micro-businesses.€25
Develop a Low Cost Website for the Small Business
  • 16 March 2012
  • Friday (Full Days) for 2 consecutive Fridays
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Kilkenny Education, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, KilkennyThis 2 day workshop aims to develop the participant’s skills to build a basic low cost website and to update and maintain same. €100
Internet Marketing Using Social Media Tools - Advanced
  • 20 April 2012
  • Friday Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Kilkenny Education Centre, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, KilkennyFor existing social media users to understand best practice with regard to each medium and further develop free marketing tools for the business. The workshop will summarise the services and software tools which allow you to manage your socail media tools more effectivley and also help you to understand the implications of using them. €50
Increasing Traffic to Your Website
  • 27 April 2012
  • Friday Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Kilkenny Education Centre, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, KilkennyLearn more about Search Engine Optimisation; search engine ranking guidelines; future web marketing trends; competitor analysis and links; user behaviour; converting visitors into customers; web site content, etc. €50
Business Blogging
  • 16 May 2012
  • Wednesday Full Day Workshop
  • 9.30am - 4.30pm
Kilkenny Education Centre, Seville Lodge, Callan Road, KilkennyThis workshop will inform participants about business blogging and whether is a relevant tool for their business.€50

Conferences and Events

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