Theme
“Business Finance, Financial Planning and Grants”
- Speakers are representated from each SFA, the CEB’s, EI, IBEC and the Irish Taxation Institute. Each speaker will talk for 10mins, with attendees offered the opportunity of a one-to-one meeting at an information desk after the presentations.
• There is no charge to attend
Objective
- The objective of the seminars is to keep S.M.E.’s appraised of funding and services currently available. The presentation also includes Tax advice and information on the graduate programme run by IBEC. Advice on working with banks will also be mentioned.
Organised by Enterprise Ireland, the Small Firms Association, IBEC, the Irish Taxation Institute and the County Enterprise Boards, the seminars will be held at locations across the country from Monday 24th May to Friday 4th June 2010.
The seminars will coincide with European SME Week, which will see a host of entrepreneurship and business events taking place country-wide from 25 May to 1 June.
Conor Fahy, Regional Director for the Border Region, Enterprise Ireland when welcoming the initiative said:
“This series of seminars is an important opportunity for S.M.E.’s in the North East to hear about the full range of information and supports that are available to help them deal with the issues that have a real impact on how they can effectively manage and grow their business. It links closely to a key priority of the Louth Economic Forum.” Conor continued: “Whether it is starting or expanding a business, accessing funding, improving competitiveness, exploring new product or market opportunities –right across the spectrum of business activities, there is support available.”
‘These finance seminars are all about assisting businesses gain a greater understanding of financial and taxation information, business development supports and employment initiatives’.
’These areas can be confusing for many firms as they are often unsure of where to access relevant information; what form of funding, employment or tax incentives might be available to them or the process involved in accessing and applying for funding or tax reliefs.
‘At the Seminars businesses will also have an opportunity to network with other business people who are dealing with similar issues across all sectors and markets, and to engage with business experts, in their own locality,’ said Minister Kelleher.
Avine McNally, Acting Director, Small Firms Association said: “In an increasingly challenging and competitive environment for SMEs it has never been more important for owner-managers, to have every possible advantage in ensuring the survival and growth of their business.
For further informatin please contact Avine McNally on 01 6051633 avine.mcnally@sfa.ie
