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Spring Training Schedule 2010

Our new Spring 2010 Training Schedule is now available to book online. We are running a range of enterprise related training courses including Start Your Own Business, Researching a New Business Idea, Costing & Pricing, Sales & Selling Skills & Practical Marketing for Your Business. Most of our courses are held in the evening to facilitate participants. Places are limited and are filled on first come first served basis. If you are interested in attending please go to the online booking section of our site or alternatively call our office for further assistance.

Revised Suite of Financial Supports on offer from CEBs

A revised package of CEB Financial supports for new and expanding enterprises was recently announced by Mary Coughlan, Minister for Enterprise, Trade, and Employment. There are now 3 types of financial assistance that can be applied for – priming grants for new start-up companies and those in the first 18 months of trading , business development grants for expanding businesses, and feasibility/Innovation grants for those investigating new innovative business projects. The revised suite of supports remain focused on key priority sectors – including manufacturing, internationally tradable services, and businesses being established by those returning to the workforce.

15 year review of County Enterprise Boards Published

A 15 year review of the work of the CEB's nationwide has now been published. It summarises the achievements of the CEB network since inception. Profiles of many companies supported by the CEBs over the years has been included, including in the case of County cavan - a case study of the Obelisk Group. see - www.enterpriseboards.ie to view report