Leitrim Business Network

September Network Meeting – Public Relations For Your Company

Johnny Beirne — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 09:02:06 +0000

FREE to join, The Leitrim Business Network was established to exploit the power of business networking.

NEXT MEETING: Sept 16th at 10am in The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon as part of Leitrim Enterprise Week

Agenda

10.00 – Welcome – Member Introductions

10.05 – Keynote Presentation – “Public Relations For Your Company” with John Mc Guinness, Account Director, Murray Consultants

John McGuinness

Public Relations For Your Company

Debunking PR myths & getting ‘bang for your buck!’
Getting the PR Tools right
Defining your PR audiences
Understanding and Engaging with the Media
Developing your strategic PR approach
Questions & Answers

10.50 – Update from Leitrim County Enterprise Board

11.00 – Tea/Coffee – Networking

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-13

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 13 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000

LEITRIM BUSINESSES: Please complete this short survey. http://fb.me/xOxPza6B #

We welcome your feedback

Johnny Beirne — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 11:15:16 +0000

As we prepare for the September Meeting, we would like to get some feedback about the Network from members and non-members alike.

A short survey has been published here and we would be grateful if you could take just a few minutes to complete it.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-08-06

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Check out ballinamore.ie on Facebook #
Leitrim Business on Facebook Kennedy Food Technology #
Ruth Duignan Design has a new website designed by Reverb Studios Multimedia and Website Design http://fb.me/DShmXXz3 #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-30

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

2 more Leitrim Businesses on Facebook The Food Hub and Momentum Consulting #

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:47:50 +0000

**SPECIAL OFFER**
All studio portraits only €65 – individual, families, engagement etc……
Includes studio session and framed 8 x 12 print.
Offer available until the end of August.
Contact info@fionamcguire.ie or 0879359927 to make an appointment.

Leitrim Enterprise Week 2010

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 07:25:09 +0000

What can we do for you?

The third annual Enterprise Week organised by Leitrim County Enterprise Board kicks off on Monday 13th September 2010. It promises to be a packed week of events, Leitrim Enterprise Week is an opportunity for budding entrepreneurs as well as those already established in business to attend the various events throughout the week and meet with staff from Leitrim County Enterprise Board, your one stop shop when setting up your new venture.

Events have been organised throughout the county from Monday until Friday and include workshops, seminars and training on topics including taxation, marketing, social media and much more so there’s sure to be something to suit everyone whether you are starting or growing your business or indeed you just want to avail of some training.
The Training and Enterprise Expo will be a significant event on Thursday 16th September in the Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon where there will be representatives from various training providers and enterprise agencies within the county and the region, you are invited to attend this event which is free of charge and find out what training programmes are available in Leitrim and also what supports exist if you are interested in setting up your own business. Other exhibitors in attendance will be Leitrim Citizens Information Service and MABS the Money Advice and Budgeting Service.
For a full list of the activities and events during Enterprise Week, check out www.leitrimenterprise.ie or contact us on 071-9620450.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-16

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Leitrim Business on Facebook Ruth Duignan Design #

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-09

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 09 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Leitrim Business on Facebook Boxty Bakers http://fb.me/v07Sn20E #
RT @reverbstudios: A map of the proposed new Carrick-on-Shannon bypass via @julianreischl http://bit.ly/bfMTTb #
sdhfkjdfhdskj #
July Leitrim Business Network Meeting. Topic for discussion – Cutting Costs http://fb.me/xm7Rz7dP #

Notes from July Meeting

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 07 Jul 2010 16:42:18 +0000

14 Leitrim based business people attended the July Business Network Meeting.

The agenda included an open forum discussion on Cutting Costs with input from all the attendees.

The following cost cutting items were discussed:

Using contractors
Shop around for insurance
Get more than 1 quote
Social Media Marketing
Networking
Measure costs monthly
Review all telephone charges and packages/offers regularly. Use CallCosts.ie
Top up mobile online to avail of additional free credit
Consider removing the non-value (non paid for) items from your business activities. See Lean Manufacturing.
Be effective and efficient
Review electricity bill and options. Consider CFL Bulbs.

Some specific items were discussed in some details and overall attendees left the meeting with some good ideas.

The will be no meeting in August. The next network meeting will take place on Tuesday September 14th during Enterprise Week.

Twitter Weekly Updates for 2010-07-02

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

Great list of #Leitrim Tweeters via @reverbstudios http://bit.ly/a86PPu #
Leitrim Business on Facebook inTandem Web Design http://fb.me/B8IosDSV #
RT @thedockarts: looking bright-eyed and bushy tailed! RT @johnnybeirne Twitter Breakfast in Leitrim http://twitpic.com/1zr3fz #
good turn out at Twitter for Business Breakfast Workshop with @JohnnyBeirne this morning http://twitpic.com/1zr3fz #

July Network Meeting

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 06:24:27 +0000

**Next Meeting – Agenda**
**Keynote Topic – Cutting Costs**
**Introduce yourself with LinkedIn**
** Advertise for FREE on Facebook Page**
**Introduce a business**
**Network Feedback**

**Next Meeting- Agenda**

The July Business Network meeting will take place on Tuesday July 6th at 6.30pm in The Ramada Hotel, Drumshanbo – DOWNSTAIRS IN THE ANNEX MEETING ROOM AT THE BACK OF THE BALLROOM.

**Agenda**

6.30 – Welcome – Member Introductions

6.35 – Keynote Presentation – “Cutting Costs” – Open Forum Discussion chaired by Johnny Beirne

7.25 – Update from Leitrim County Enterprise Board

7.30 – Tea/Coffee – Networking

**Introduce yourself with LinkedIn**

There are now 179 members in the network LinkedIn group

I have set up a discussion called “Introduce yourself” where you can do exactly that so please do.

** Advertise for FREE on Facebook Page**

There are now 564 (+24 since June) fans on the Leitrim Business Facebook Page where you can promote your business for free.

**Introduce a business**

Do you know of another Leitrim based business that would benefit from joining the network, if so why not bring them along next Tuesday, it’s FREE?

**Network Feedback**

We continue to encourage you to send up feedback and suggestions about the network, topics for discussions and presenters you feel would be of interest to the group.

Twitter for Business Workshop Slides

Johnny Beirne — Mon, 28 Jun 2010 10:16:56 +0000

Twitter for business

View more presentations from Johnny Beirne.

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-23

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Leitrim Business on Facebook Cryan's Traditional Irish Music Bar http://fb.me/D34XSahJ #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-22

Johnny Beirne — Tue, 22 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

hello @GaynorRyan thanks for the follow #
Leitrim Business on Facebook Wedding Chair Covers http://fb.me/AQnEUOqI #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-16

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Come to "Twitter for Business Breakfast Workshop" Friday, June 25 from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm. Order tickets via… http://bit.ly/9Axf5R #

Twitter for Business Breakfast Workshop

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 16 Jun 2010 11:01:12 +0000

The second in a serious of breakfast workshops in association with Leitrim County Enterprise Board and The Leitrim Business Network is now open for registration.

Entitled ‘Twitter for Business‘, you will learn how to effectively and efficiently use Twitter to market and grow your business.

Date: Friday June 25th

Times: 8am to 10am

Location: The Landmark Hotel, Carrick on Shannon

Cost: €10 which includes a light breakfast

Facilitator: Johnny Beirne

Note: The previous workshop (Profiting with Facebook) was booked out (35 attendees) so please book early to guarantee your place.

To book, please visit http://twitterforbusinessleitrim.eventbrite.com

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-10

Johnny Beirne — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Discover Lough Allen http://bit.ly/9j7L7L #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-03

Johnny Beirne — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Leitrim Business on Facebook Fiona McGuire Photography http://bit.ly/a0Jv0b #
Fiona McGuire Photography Great idea Fiona – see you there. You really will have to work your magic with my mug though http://bit.ly/cB2Bbs #
Leitrim Business on Facebook The Organic Centre http://bit.ly/duBfHA #

Update your business profile photo to use on your website and networking sites

Johnny Beirne — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 13:58:18 +0000

Fiona McGuire Photography

Update your business profile photo to use on your website and networking sites.

Date: Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Time: 9:00am – 6:30pm

Location: Photography Studio

Street: Hartley Business Park (beside Leitrim Observer offices)

25 euro includes:

• Studio Portrait sitting

• 1 no. 8 x 12 printYour

• 2 best shots on disk.

Reserve your spot at info@fionamcguire.ie or M: 0879359927

Notes from June Meeting

Johnny Beirne — Thu, 03 Jun 2010 08:44:57 +0000

Leitrim Business Network June Meeting

22 Leitrim business people attended the June Network Meeting.

James Phillips of James Phillips Consultancy gave a very practical presentation on Generating Sales Leads for your business.

The next meeting will take place on Tuesday July 6th at 6.30pm in The Ramada Hotel, Drumshanbo.

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-02

Johnny Beirne — Wed, 02 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

22 attendees at Leitrim Business Network Meeting http://bit.ly/bNMNpD #
New Facebook Group for Carrick on Shannon http://bit.ly/9gkMRV #
Masquerade Ball this Sun 6th June @ Landmark Hotel, Carrick-on-Shannon with Late Nite Radio Band. Doors open… http://bit.ly/dkf8dJ #

Twitter Updates for 2010-06-01

Johnny Beirne — Tue, 01 Jun 2010 15:00:00 +0000

Leitrim Business Facebook Page RentAWebsite http://bit.ly/chA2JM #
Network Meeting Tonight – Topic: Generating Sales Leads http://bit.ly/c5GuoX #

June Network Meeting – Generating Sales Leads

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 28 May 2010 16:09:44 +0000

**Next Meeting – Agenda**
**Keynote Topic – Generating Sales Leads**
**Introduce yourself with LinkedIn**
** Advertise for FREE on Facebook Page**
**Introduce a business**
**Network Feedback**

**Next Meeting- Agenda**

The June Business Network meeting will take place on Tuesday June 1st at 6.30pm in The Ramada Hotel, Drumshanbo – DOWNSTAIRS IN THE ANNEX MEETING ROOM AT THE BACK OF THE BALLROOM.

Agenda

6.30 – Welcome – Member Introductions

6.35 – Keynote Presentation – “Generating Sales Leads” with James Phillips

About James

20 years in London as a business development adviser
trained in marketing and sales management
8 years with Business Link London – a government business support agency
Worked with hundreds of companies across London providing advice on business development

7.10 – Open discussion on the items presented in addition to sharing related ideas and experience.

7.25 Update from Leitrim County Enterprise Board

7.30 – Tea/Coffee – Networking

**Introduce yourself with LinkedIn**

There are now 177 members in the network LinkedIn group

I have set up a discussion called “Introduce yourself” where you can do exactly that so please do.

** Advertise for FREE on Facebook Page**

There are now 540 fans on the Leitrim Business Facebook Page where you can promote your business for free.

**Introduce a business**

Do you know of another Leitrim based business that would benefit from joining the network, if so why not bring them along next Tuesday, it’s FREE?

**Network Feedback**

We continue to encourage you to send up feedback and suggestions about the network, topics for discussions and presenters you feel would be of interest to the group.

Twitter Updates for 2010-05-28

Johnny Beirne — Fri, 28 May 2010 15:00:00 +0000

About to kick off http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=124693920882415&ref=mf http://bit.ly/aJomFO #
Leitrim Business Facebook Page Little Impressions Leitrim http://bit.ly/9T4eor #
Leitrim Business on Facebook Fashion Photos for Ladies http://bit.ly/dBHotX #