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ENTERPRISINGDONEGALBUSINESS WEEK 2015

23rd - 27th March 2015

Register Now at www.localenterprise.ie/donegal

WELCOME TO ENTERPRISING DONEGAL BUSINESS WEEK 2015

DONEGAL LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE

As Chief Executive of Donegal County Council it gives me great pleasure in welcoming you to our annual Business Week – Enterprising Donegal Business Week 2015. This is the first year that the Donegal Business Week is being organised by the Local Enterprise Office operating as an integral part of Donegal County Council. Currently we are developing an integrated plan for the development of enterprise,economic and community development for Donegal and the small business community in the county and the Local Enterprise Office, within Donegal County Council, will both play key roles in delivering on this plan and in developing a strong, vibrant economy in our county.

Firmly established in the business calendar of Donegal, Business Week offers an annual opportunity for people in business and those thinking about starting a business, to take some time to review where they are with their businesses or business idea and to learn from other like-minded people. Our ultimate objectives for Donegal Business Week are the encouragement of new business start-ups and assisting existing businesses to improve their management skills.

I would like to thank the other enterprise support agencies and organisations who have worked with us in putting the schedule of events together. I also wish to acknowledge and thank our local businesses who have committed to participating in Donegal Business Week and to sharing their experience and expertise.

• Is the first point of contact for business information, business advice

and referral in Donegal.

• Promotes entrepreneurship and an enterprise culture within Donegal.

• Provides a range of supports and programmes to assist in the

establishment and development of micro and small businesses in

Donegal.

• Engages in economic development and sector specific projects that

impact positively on the small and micro business sector and the

Donegal economy.

Seamus Neely,Chief Executive Donegal County Council

REGISTER YOUR PLACE TODAYContact us at 074 9160735 or log on to www.localenterprise.ie/donegal

1 ENTERPRISING DONEGAL BUSINESS WEEK 2015

MONDAY23rd March 2015

Registration: 9.45amBooking: Phone Local Enterprise office 074 9160735 or log on to www.localenterprise.ie/donegal

Gerry Moan - SmartInvestGerry Moan of SmartInvest and SmartStart is deeply involved in start-ups and growth businesses. He has over 25 years of business development and coaching and has carried out due diligence on hundreds of companies. His enterprise focus is on growth, market development and customer acquisition. Before founding SmartStart, he founded marketing, telesales and technology companies as well as running two successful consulting and training organisations.

Brian Leslie - Seaquest SystemsKillybegs based SeaQuest Systems is a world leader in the design and manufacture of fish pumps and hydraulic systems for the fishing industry. Its products are recognised throughout the fishing world for their excellence in design, construction and performance. In addition to supplying the Irish market, SeaQuest’s range of products is exported across the globe.

Adrian Britton - RoadteamRoadteam Ltd. was established in 2008 and employs 8 people full time. The company has developed an innovative way to recycle existing road materials, reducing the cost of road maintenance. The client portfolio extends across all of Ireland as well as 5 local authorities in Scotland. Adrian is a strong advocate of the Local Enterprise Office’s Management Development programmes.

Julianne Hayes - La Cuisine CookwareJulianne Hayes and her husband Brian Gallagher own and manage La Cuisine Cookware, a company specialising in the design and distribution of a range of coloured cast iron cookware that includes casseroles, grills, etc. The company has a strong focus on design and marketing that has helped it to grow its export market to include Japan, USA, Norway, Sweden, and Australia.

Rachel MacIntyre - Mac’s Deli Bakery & Outside CateringRachel MacIntyre and her husband Eunan own and manage Mac’s Deli Bakery & Outside Catering in Letterkenny for over 15 years. The business which employs 29 people has built a hugely loyal trade for both the in-house and outside catering elements of the business based on its reputation for great quality food with an excellent, efficient service.

PRIDE OF DONEGALIn a relaxed and intimate setting, Gerry will host a discussion with 5 successful Donegal business people talking about what got them involved in business, what’s different about their business, etc. Their learning has been huge and we hope you will benfit from the lessons they have to share.

Time: 10.00am - 12.00 noon Venue: Local Enterprise Office

Brian Sweeney - The Swilly GroupEstablished in Letterkenny in 1975, the Swilly Group now employs over 40 people and has become a leading provider of training and consulting services throughout Ireland. Brian Sweeney, the Managing Director of the Swilly Group, along with his two brothers Stephen and Karl, has overseen the expansion and growth of the business over the last 10 years.


Registration: 9.45am

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Booking: Phone DLDC office: 074 9127056 or Email: [email protected]

Booking: Phone Local Enterprise office 074 9160735 or log on to www.localenterprise.ie/donegal


DLDC Staff

Sean Coyne

Jane Duncan, Project Manager of the Access 6 Food & Drink Export Programme will talk about first hand experiences of what participating SME’s have learnt and achieved whilst participating on this programme.

ADVICE AND INSIGHTS FOR FOOD SMEs CONSIDERING EXPORTING

This Start Your Own Business Course will be delivered for unemployed people interested in self-employment through the Back To Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) / Short Term Enterprise Allowance Scheme (STEA). This is a two day event running on Monday and Tuesday.The following topics will be covered;• Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme / Short Term Enterprise Allowance Scheme • Self Assessment • Business Finance • Legal Issues in business set-up • Business Plan • Cash flow • Marketing

Access 6 is focused on developing export sales in France, Benelux, Germany, Scandinavia, the UK and North America. It has enabled companies to develop their export marketing skill-sets and identify routes to market and potential buyers.

This is a recruitment event for the Digital Marketing Institute’s Diploma in Digital Marketing in partnership with Donegal Local Enterprise Office. The event will give an outline of the programme that has been designed for small business owners who need to learn the skills to brand their businesses online and help gain competitive advantage. The programme will run in September 2015. Managers will learn how to use the most advanced tools in digital marketing. The trainers will be industry practitioners and diploma certification will be provided as part of the course. Spaces for this course will be accepted through expressions of interest and it is expected that places will fill fast. Come along and learn how this could benefit you and your business.

Time: 10.00am

Time: 1.00pm - 2.00pm

Time: 7.00pm

Venue: Finn Valley Athletic Centre, Stranorlar

Venue: Local Enterprise Office


MONDAY23rd March 2015

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS FOR THE UNEMPLOYED PERSON

DIGITAL MARKETING INSTITUTE


TUESDAY24th March 2015



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Booking: Cur glaoch ar Údarás na Gaeltachta ag 074 9560100

Ren Net - The Northwest Renewable Energy Business Network

Clinic Eolais/Information Clinic

THE GREEN ECONOMY

CLINIC EOLAIS/INFORMATION CLINICS

Integrating sustainable technologies into new designs and retro- fitting to reduce energy demand. The event features a number of short presentations with case studies followed by open discussion and one to one meetings with suppliers. A range of renewable and energy efficiency products will also be on display.

Clinic eolais do dhaoine a bhfuil smaointe gnó acu, spás oibre ar taispeáint. (Information clinic targeted at those with business ideas and start-ups, available enterprise space on show)

Time: 9.00am - 11.00am

Time: 10.00am - 1.00pm


Venues: Áras Sheáin Bháin, Baile na Finne (Fintown) | Áras Ros Goill, Na Dúnaibh (Downings)


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Booking: Contact Donna at 0876075555 or [email protected]

Neil Madden - Ywait branding

MAKE THE RIGHT IMPRESSIONThe importance of branding in making your business a success

Time: 10.30am - 1.00pm

Venue: The Base Enterprise Centre, Stranorlar


Registration: 1.30pmBooking: Phone Local Enterprise office 074 9160735 or log on to www.localenterprise.ie/donegal

Paul Mc Nulty - 3D IssuePaul Mc Nulty, is founder and Managing Director of 3D Issue Ltd., a software development company based in Letterkenny. 3D Issue is a leading provider of content marketing tools to the international community with 99% of their software licenses sold overseas and over 10,000 customers using their software throughout the world by brands such as Google, the NFL, NASA, Mensa, Nike and Microsoft.

Edel McBride Designer Edel MacBride is founder of an artisan fashion brand with an international following. While determined to create and work in the North West of Ireland, the label is exported world wide and loyally collected by a discerning clientele. Edel values traditional technique highly while embracing modernity in design and business practice.

CREATING OPPORTUNITIESBuilding a business in the creative industries sector in Donegal. This workshop will features stories from two creative businesses based in Donegal and they will demostrate how they have successfully built a client base and following for their creative business.

Time: 2.00pm - 4.00pm Venue: Local Enterprise Office

TUESDAY24th March 2015



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Booking: Eunan Mac Cuinneagáin 074 9738333 no [email protected]


• Stephen McGinley - Whitepark Engineering • Vincent Breslin - Sian’s Plan

• Ultan Ó Fatharta - WestBIC, Business Angel Partnership

CROWDFUNDING & BUSINESS ANGELS

FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Alternative Methods of Raising Finance for start-up businesses (Crowdfunding and Business Angels)

This event will give attendees an insight into the business opportunities in the food sector and the expectations required to demonstrate commitment to good food.

Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Time: 7.30pm - 9.00pm

Venue: Áislann Chill Chartha, Cill Chartha (Kilcar)

Venue: The Village Tavern, Mountcharles

Martin Lynch - Hospitality SolutionsMartin Lynch is a food industry expert who helps businesses achieve maximum quality and profits while meeting their legislative obligations. His business Hospitality Solutions attracts clients from across the spectrum of the food, drinks and hospitality sectors and offers mentoring, product and business development, cost management, food safety and accreditation among its specialised selection of services.


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BUSINESS WEEK 2015

WEDNESDAY25th March 2015



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BUILDING A BRAND OF GOLD

GETTING THE NET RESULT

An interactive workshop to give you insight and understanding in applying your brand to maximise your business. The workshop will draw on case studies and local business “Pats Pizza”.

This event is a practical talk on how to establish an internet business and grow it from Donegal.

Time: 10.00pm - 4.00pm

Time: 5.00pm


Venue: Letterkenny Chamber Office, Canal Road, Letterkenny

Andrew Bradley Brand & DesignAndrew has extensive experience managing multidisciplinary design teams to deliver a wide range of design solutions from creating new brand identities, to retail environments, to online strategies. Andrew is a regular public speaker and also hosts clinics on brand understanding and design trends.

John McNamaraJohn McNamara founder of Sendmode, the Mobile Marketing Company, will tell the story of starting and growing his business to sales in 15 countries, across 5 continents. Five years down the line he will cover the highs and lows, the issues and challenges as well as the success stories. A chance to find out more about Sendmode and to meet the person behind the name.


THURSDAY26th March 2015




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Booking: Cur glaoch ar Údarás na Gaeltachta ag 074 9560100



LET’S TALK BUSINESS

SHOW ME THE MONEY

DON’T WATER YOUR WEEDS!

Marketing in a Multi-lingual World”/Margaíocht i Saol Ilteangach

Sourcing finance can be a concern for small businesses regardless of their stage of development. This interactive workshop will incorporate exercises and relevant case studies that will help you understand the process.

Lean for your business - ideas and actions to make your business competitive.

Time: 2.00pm

Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm

Time: 7.00pm - 9.00pm

Venue: Seomra Boird, Áisleann Ghaoth Dobhair, Páirc Ghnó, Ghaoth Dobhair. (Gaoth Dobhair Business Park)



Fionbar Ó Baoil - Ceangal G.

Lar Burke - www.companymatters.ieLar Burke advises business owners on raising finance and getting support from banks, investors and development agencies. He provides specialist expertise that can help achieve a successful outcome. Examples of recent assignments include guiding companies on applications to development agencies, advising on overall strategy for debt-restructuring discussions for commercial property loans, negotiating and re-structuring commercial mortgages, raising working capital finance for trading businesses and company valuation and investor negotiations.

Dr. Richard Keegan BE, CEng, MComm, Phd, FIEI.Enterprise Ireland and Trinity College Dublin.Richard is a specialist in the areas of Lean/World Class Business and Benchmarking, having worked previously for DAF Trucks, Nokia, Nestle and the ESB. He acts as the European advisor to the World Class Activities of the EU-Japan Centre for Industrial Co-Operation and has lead the DG Enterprise Benchmarking Initiative and the European Benchmarking Forum and Network.


FRIDAY27th March 2015

BREAKFAST WITH BOBBY

Registration: 7.45amBooking: Phone Local Enterprise office 074 9160735 or log on to www.localenterprise.ie/donegalAttendance is limited.

Bobby KerrBobby Kerr is an Irish entrepreneur and businessman and as chairman of Insomnia Coffee Company he has led it to become Ireland’s largest coffee house chain. He presents ‘Down to Business’ on Newstalk and was a founding ‘Dragon’ on RTE’s Dragons’ Den. He has a variety of business interests in food & hospitality,technology, manufacturing and retail. Bobby is also a popular public speaker and business mentor.

At this event Bobby will share his insights on how to drive your business and give advice on the activities you should and should not do to make your business succeed.

Time: 8.00am - 9.30am Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Letterkenny

REGISTRATION OF INTEREST BEING TAKEN FOR THE FOLLOWING INITIATIVES…

Online Training VouchersTo support small businesses that wish to develop or upgrade an ecommerce website

Ireland’s Best Young Entrepreneur We’re looking for Irelands Best Young Entrepreneur! Are you a young entrepreneur, aged 30 or under, with an outstanding and innovative business idea that will blow our minds? If you have an idea with real commercial potential then The IBYE Competition 2015 is for you.

Profitnet Profitnet is a unique business collaboration and learning network for business owner/managers. Members meet in total confidence once a month to collaboratively address real business challenges and help each other seek new opportunities for innovation and growth.

REGISTER YOUR INTEREST TODAYContact us at [email protected] | 074 9160735 | www.localenterprise.ie/donegal


FRIDAY27th March 2015


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EYES ON THE PRIZE

Being in business is as much about being ready to take opportunities when they arise as it is about buying and selling. When you act on those opportunities people will sit up and take notice, but to be able to do all that, you first need to look after your health. This event will feature talks from Susan Hayes on the steps a business should be taking to ensure it can be ready to make the best of opportunities that come along. Deirdre McGlone will explain how to make the best of the opportunities that do arise by getting your business noticed and building links that will lead to further growth. And, finally, Emmet Rushe will highlight why health and fitness are vital to any business success, explaining how the less attention you pay to your health, the more of your time and energy it will rob!

Time: 9.30am - 12.00 noon Venue: Local Enterprise Office

Susan Hayes - Hayes CulletonSusan Hayes, CFA, is known as “The Positive Economist” for her practical approach to focusing on what you do. She is the co-author of “Positive Economics”, and has published two books namely “The Savvy Woman’s Guide to Financial Freedom” and “The Savvy Guide to Making More Money”.

Deirdre McGlone - Harveys PointDeirdre McGlone is owner of Harvey’s Point Hotel in Lough Eske, Co Donegal. Deirdre is passionate about good hotel keeping and Irish hospitality, proud to be from Donegal and part of the magical Harvey’s Point story. Harvey’s Point was recently rated as the “No 1 Hotel in Ireland” by TripAdvisor for a 3rd year in a row.

Emmet Rushe - Rushe FitnessFor Emmet, fitness is not just a hobby or job. He promotes health and fitness as a lifestyle choice. He passes on this passion to his clients every day; encouraging, inspiring and motivating each client. Emmet also writes weekly articles on fitness and healthy lifestyle for Donegal Daily and has also been featured on radio andnational newspapers.



REGISTER NOW FOR UPCOMING TRAINING…

Intellectual Property Seminar with the Irish Patents Office

Small Business Accounts Course

Artisan Chocolate Making Workshop

Artisan Ice Cream Making Workshop

Food Labelling Workshop

Start Your Own Business

Writing Public Sector Tenders Workshop

Business Planning Workshop

Start Your Own Food Business Course

HACCP and Food Hygiene Workshop

Digital Marketing Diploma

Upcoming Events:

11th March 2015

23rd March 2015

14th April 2015

15th April 2015

23rd April 2015

June 2015

June 2015

June 2015

Date to Be Confirmed

Date to Be Confirmed

September 2015

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