CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Student Enterprise Awards

Congratulations to the students of Portlaoise CBS and Portlaoise College who took part in the Student Enterprise Awards in Croke Park recently. Portlaoise CBS brought home a Special Merit Award for their project 'Freddie Vest' while Portlaoise College received an Innovation Award for their project 'Video Production' 

Well done to all involved!

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NATIONAL SENIOR ENTREPRENEURS PROGRAMME: PORTLAOISE, 8TH/9TH MAY

The aim of this interactive 2 day residential workshop is to give entrepreneurs aged 50+ the opportunity to develop a business plan to guide the establishment of their new business. It is suitable for those with an idea, on which they would like to base a new business, who would like assistance in taking their idea from concept to commercial reality.

Location: Killeshin Hotel, Portlaoise.
Cost: €75 to include all training material, food and accommodation (single occupancy) in the hotel.

This residential workshop can be offered to participants at this low price thanks to the support of the County Enterprise Boards and of Senior Enterprise who believe that there is considerable untapped potential among those aged 50+ to become entrepreneurs.

Contact us at Laois County Enterprise Board (Tel. 057 866 1800)  if you wish to apply. Note: You must be aged 50 or over and have an idea for starting a business.
 

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Laois CEB are currently inviting banks to tender their banking service to us.  For further information please contact us on 057 8661800

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Get a free website for your business

Getting your business online couldn't be easier. Google, Blacknight, An Post and the County and City Enterprise Boards have come together to create Getting Irish Business Online. We're taking the time, hassle and cost out of getting a website so that you can get on with running your business.

Here's what you'll get:

1. Free easy to update website
2. Free .ie .eu or .com domain for first year
3. Ongoing tips and education
4. AdWords €100 trial with expert phone support

For further details on this initiative click here.

To register your interest in attending a short Getting Irish Business Online training workshop at a cost of €25.00 click here. 

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Office Staffing

Please note that due to staffing vacancies and the recruitment embargo our offices will be unattended at times throughout the year.  If you are planning on visiting us, you may find it beneficial to contact us on 057 866 1800, to ensure we are available to meet with you.  

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• T1208-How to create a winning tender               1 Day             26th April
• T1211-Start Your Own Business                      10 Evenings      2^nd May – 4^th July
• T1212-Costing & Pricing                                  1 Day              15^th May
• T1213-E-Newsletters                                       1 Day               29^th May
• T1214-Social Media Networking                        6 Evening         10^thMay-14^th June
• T1215-Managing Stress in Business                 1 Day               12^th June
• T1216-Understanding PAYE & PRSI                 1 Day               19^th June

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Please note our access officer is Ms. Evelyn Reddin.  If you wish to contact Ms. Reddin please email admin@laoisenterprise.com or phone 057 866 1800