- Leitrim Business on Facebook Ruth Duignan Design #
- 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 #

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.
- 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 #
**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.
- Leitrim Business on Facebook Cryan's Traditional Irish Music Bar http://fb.me/D34XSahJ #
- hello @GaynorRyan thanks for the follow #
- Leitrim Business on Facebook Wedding Chair Covers http://fb.me/AQnEUOqI #
- 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 #
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

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