Leitrim Business Network

30 business people from across the county attended this months network meeting. Therese Hackett of Ciúnas gave an informative presentation on Presentation Skills.

Joe Lowe updated attendees about the new financials supports available from Leitrim County Enterprise Board.

Under ‘Sharing New Ideas’ the following 3 ideas were suggested:

1. Enclose an addressed envelope when issuing statements from your business making it easier for customers to send payment

2. Companies should consider applying for an Innovation Voucher from Enterprise Ireland and also introducing a voucher system for their own business as a way to get new customers e.g. free 2 hour consultancy

3. Focus on your own health as well as the health of your business.

The next meeting will take place on March 2nd - Details to follow.

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Leitrim Business Network Meetings in association with Leitrim County Enterprise Board take place on the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm. All Leitrim based businesses are welcome.

Next Meeting - Tuesday February 2nd at 6pm in The Landmark Hotel

Agenda:

6.00pm - Welcome - Member Introduction

6.05pm - Keynote Presentation - Presentation Workshop with Therese Hackett of Ciúnas

The objective of this workshop is to equip members to deliver a 15minute presentation on their business. Therese will discuss the mechanics of delivering a powerful presentation. It will cover:
• Rapport, i.e. Body Language, Tone, Language
• Identifying your intention for the presentation, i.e. what is your focus and how do you communicate that?
• Preparing Presentation content – what does your audience want to hear? How do you ensure you get your message across?
• Feedback techniques

6.35pm - Sharing new ideas - Open Discussion

6.55pm - Update from Nicola - Leitrim County Enterprise Board

7.00pm - Networking - Tea/Coffee/Sandwiches

Lough Allen Sailing Centre
Put yourself in the picture…

Lough Allen is the first of the big lakes on the river Shannon. It is a great, wild lake, 10km long by 4km wide and lies between the Sliabh an Iarainn mountains to the east and the Kilronan mountains to the west, 10 km north of Carrick on Shannon.

Why not visit our centre and enjoy our facilities.

Canoeing
Paddle the most scenic stretches of Lough Allen in kayaks or canadian canoes.

Sailing
Our aim is to provide you with a fantastic sailing experience in a professional, friendly, safe and fun
environment. We look forward to sailing with you.

Lough Allen Angling Club
Take advantage of our local knowledge, for your choice of the best spots. Fishing trips by arrangement for pike or trout. You can also rent a boat and enjoy Lough Allen at your own pace.
Study the mighty Shannon from source to sea at our centre, eco walks by arrangement.

Lough Allen Education Centre has achieved the EU Flower.

Accommodation
Caravan and camping facilities and a 42 bed hostel. Hill Walking on Sliabh an Iarainn by arrangement
We believe that everyone has a valuable role to play in helping to protect our environment for future generations. As environmental problems become increasingly more urgent, so must our commitment to finding solutions. We are working together with communities around Ireland to learn real environmental problem-solving skills.

Lough Allen Sailing Centre Contact Details:
www.allen.ie
Email: alleninfo@eircom.net
Tel: 071-9640588 Mobile: 087-6312708

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Due to renovations, The Ramada Hotel meeting room is not available. Therefore the February meeting will take place in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon.

Leitrim Business Network Meetings in association with Leitrim County Enterprise Board take place on the first Tuesday of every month at 6pm in the The Ramada Lough Allen Hotel, Drumshanbo. All Leitrim based businesses are welcome.

Next Meeting is on February 2nd - More details to follow.

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