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Blanchardstown Area Partnership offers in a variety of workshops and seminars to help people gain the knowledge necessary to develop and run a successful business.
All seminars are from 10am to 1pm unless stated
€10 per seminar.
To book your place contact the Enterprise Dept,
Ph: 01- 820 9550 / 824 7819
Email: enterprise@bap.ie
All classes take place at Dillon House (beside Power City), Unit 106, Coolmine Ind Est, Clonsilla, Dublin 15.
Click here for directions & map >>
27 August
What is a business plan & why write one
Business plan template (workbook will be provided)
Self assessment, background & experience
Legal structures
Your Product/service
Target market, Market research and marketing strategy
Financial projections, cash flow, profit & loss account
31 August
Bookkeeping procedures
Form 11
Flexible Direct Debit
Penalties and interest charges
Income Tax
PRSI
Assurance checks & audits
3 September
What is Market Research
Aims of Market Research
Primary and Secondary Sources of Market Research
Conducting Market Research on a Budget
8 September
What is creativity and idea generation;
Creativity exercises;
Brainstorming;
Idea generation techniques;
How to assess your ideas.
10 September
Tax registration - sole trader / partnerships / limited companies
VAT - registration / thresholds / cash v accruals accounting for VAT / filing requirements / Year end reporting / penalties
PAYE - registration / filing requirements / year end reporting / penalties
Income tax - calculation / payment dates / allowable expenses V’s disallowable expenses / capital allowances / penalties
Revenue Audits
ROS
How to save tax.
14 September
Introduction to Social Media
Linked In
Facebook
Twitter
Blogging
Podcasting
RSS feeds and Aggregators
Deciding how Social Media applies to you and which platforms to use
The mechanics of setting the platforms up
Applying, Monitoring and Succeeding, through Social Networking.
14 September
Bookkeeping procedures
Form 11
Flexible Direct Debit
Penalties and interest charges
Income Tax
PRSI
Assurance checks & audits
15 September
What you will need to prepare before you start
Where and how to register your business
Legal Structures, Sole Trader v Ltd Company
How the tax system works
Revenue - what you can expect from them & what they will expect from you
How much money will your business have to make
What assistance is there for me
Will I lose benefits?
17 September
Why it is vital to keep the books straight
Recording data in a systematic manner in the books
Tailoring the record keeping to meet your needs
Bank reconciliation
How to use the information recorded
24 September
Promotional Materials within your business
Importance of effective promotional materials
Types of promotional materials and uses
Logo & Corporate Stationery, Newsletters, Brochures, Website
Price Lists/Quotations
Good design practice -v- poor design practice
Real-life examples of strong, effective design
Real-life examples of poor, ineffective design
How to properly brief a designer
Printing options available to your business
How to ensure that your promotional materials get into the right hands!
Hard-copy Delivery (eg direct marketing / An Post)
Electronic Delivery (via newsletter or e-mail)
Top Tips for getting the most from your designer and/or printer
Measuring effectiveness of promotional materials.
28 September
Registration process
Invoices
Rates
Returns - frequency
Rrading returns
Calculation
- cash basis V's accrual basis
- zero rating V's exempt rating
Payment options
Refund time limits
Revenue inspections
Intra community acquisitions
Pitfalls and common mistakes
28 September
Bookkeeping procedures
Form 11
Flexible Direct Debit
Penalties and interest charges
Income Tax
PRSI
Assurance checks & audits
1 October
4 questions you must ask about YOUR OWN website
How to avoid the "Newbie" learning curve
What does Google think of you?
How to get results at no or low cost
Outperform your competition - find out what they’re doing
Banner ads - how to get other people selling for YOU
Split-testing your return-on-investment
How YOU can find the best keywords
6 October
What is creativity and idea generation;
Creativity exercises;
Brainstorming;
Idea generation techniques;
How to assess your ideas.
8 October
Copywriting for both off-line and on-line media
How to write attention grabbing headline
How to use the words that sell, (and avoid those that don't)
Headlines, the rules you must obey
Proven and effective openings you can use NOW!
What are copy connectors and how to use them
POWER words
Live workbook exercise
What's your most wanted response
13 October
What you will need to prepare before you start
Where and how to register your business
Legal Structures, Sole Trader v Ltd Company
How the tax system works
Revenue - what you can expect from them & what they will expect from you
How much money will your business have to make
What assistance is there for me
Will I lose benefits?
15 October
Effective Communication, Confidence Building and Assertiveness
Understanding Communications
- Challenge your understanding of communications
- Introducing you to new communications thinking
- Being aware of how you communicate
- Being confident in your communications
Having confidence in your own communication
- What is your message
- Know what you want to say
- Choose how you want to say it
- Exercises for gaining confidence
Tools for communicating
- Know the tools, understand the kitbag
- Choosing the right tool for the right task
- The media – how to make best use of a very diverse market
Practical preparation
- Discuss & Rehearse with partner
- Listen to feedback
- Reverse roles
Presentation
- Building confidence
- Group communication
- Assertiveness
- Feedback
22 October
(Note: 10.00am-2.00pm)
Introductions, How eBay works
How Feedback works
How to Search, Bid, Buy & Pay (PayPal)
Registering as a Seller
Photos & Descriptions
Listing an Item for Sale - Live Demo
Pop Quiz - revision of learning
Tactics & Pricing Strategy
Moving Beyond the Basics
Cross Border Trade
Top 10 PowerSeller Tips
27 October
What is excellent customer service
First impressions: email etiquette/ telephone manner / communication
The benefits of improving your customer service policy
Going the extra mile
Customer journey
Customer buble
Golden rules of excellent customer service
Writing your CS strategy / statement
Dealing with difficult customers / situations
Using feedback and comments, to your advantage
Consistent improvement
3 November
What is creativity and idea generation;
Creativity exercises;
Brainstorming;
Idea generation techniques;
How to assess your ideas.
5 November
Customer research and targeting
Generating new leads
Setting objectives and goals
Communication skills for sales: building rapport; listening; questioning
Explaining features and benefits
Turning objections into a sale
Identifying buying signals
Techniques for closing business
Negotiating for mutual benefit
Maximising customer potential: cross-selling and up-selling
Participant action plan
November
Programme runs daily, from 8 November to 18 November
(9.30am to 1pm)
More details >>
11 November
What you will need to prepare before you start
Where and how to register your business
Legal Structures, Sole Trader v Ltd Company
How the tax system works
Revenue - what you can expect from them & what they will expect from you
How much money will your business have to make
What assistance is there for me
Will I lose benefits?
19 November
Speak the language
Know who you will talk to: customers, customers of your customers
Regulations & customs
Logistics.
26 November
Introduction to E-Commerce
Search Engine Optimisation, Google etc.
Website Analytics
Online Advertising
Pay Per click Advertising & Management
Affiliate Marketing
On Site Behaviour Analysis
Permission Email Marketing
Web Design & Development.
3 December
Financial and non-financial sources of assistance
The role of support agencies; County Enterprise Boards, Enterprise Boards, the Small Firms Association, Chamber's of Commerce
The role of banks and investors including how to approach a bank
Equity Vs debt funding
Tax based incentives including the Business Expansion Scheme
Training, Mentoring and other soft supports (including the importance of networking).
7 December
What is creativity and idea generation;
Creativity exercises;
Brainstorming;
Idea generation techniques;
How to assess your ideas.
8 December
What you will need to prepare before you start
Where and how to register your business
Legal Structures, Sole Trader v Ltd Company
How the tax system works
Revenue - what you can expect from them & what they will expect from you
How much money will your business have to make
What assistance is there for me
Will I lose benefits?
10 December
What is a franchise?
Advantages of franchises
Disadvantages of franchises
The questions you need to ask the franchisor
Getting external advice
Types of franchises available in Ireland
The first step in becoming a franchisee
Franchising as a growth option . . . how to become a franchise.
15 December
Tax registration - sole trader / partnerships / limited companies
VAT - registration / thresholds / cash v accruals accounting for VAT / filing requirements / Year end reporting / penalties
PAYE - registration / filing requirements / year end reporting / penalties
Income tax - calculation / payment dates / allowable expenses V's disallowable expenses / capital allowances / penalties
Revenue Audits
ROS
How to save tax.
For further details, and to register for any of the above workshops, please contact:
Niall Comber
Enterprise Development Officer
Phone 01 820 9550 / 824 7819
Mobile: 086 354 5210
E-mail ncomber@bap.ie.
All classes will be held at Partnership offices:
Dillon House
Unit 106
Coolmine Industrial Estate
Clonsilla
Dublin 15
Click here for directions & map >>
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