ARE YOU CONSIDERING STARTING A NEW TOURISM BUSINESS OR EXPANDING YOUR OWN BUSINESS TO INCLUDE A NEW TOURISM PRODUCT?   IF SO, THIS MENTORING CLINIC IS FOR YOU.

Tourism is a huge contributor to Ireland’s indigenous economy. It provides significant economic activity in every region of the country. The sector is a major contributor of local jobs. The sector provides many opportunities for new and existing private enterprises, plus social enterprises. Supported by the Government of Ireland, regional and local initiatives are ensuring investment, training, and supports are in place and available to develop and grow innovative great tourism experience provision in areas just like Co. Offaly.

In an exciting initiative, a dynamic Tourism Business Mentoring Clinic, spearheaded and run by LEO Offaly is now available.  The central aim of the clinic to assist people hoping to set up a tourism business e.g. along the greenway, canals or mountain biking, provide attractions or activities, etc. It will also be aimed at people who want to start or expand their own business by including a new tourism product.

The mentor for the clinic is Tony Ennis of Ennis & Co. Business Consultants. Tony is also Managing Partner of Advisory Ireland.   He is vastly experienced and has over 35 years’ experience of enterprise consultancy, advisory, training, and mentoring assignments. One of the areas he specialises in is Tourism. Tony has mentored, trained, and assisted hundreds of tourism enterprises throughout Ireland. His business clinics are renowned for being totally engaging, and full of knowledge with real world practical advice and guidance.

Typical areas which can covered during this clinic are:

• Trends in Tourism in 2023
• Critical components when considering establishing or growing a tourism enterprise
• Researching tourism opportunities
• Understanding feasibility studies
• Business planning for tourism
• Building income streams
• Pricing
• Collaborating for success
• Supports available (financial; training; others)

Each one to one session will be of 50 minutes duration and will be delivered remotely.  Priority will be given to participants from Co. Offaly.

The session times are as follows:

• 9am
• 10am
• 11.30am
• 2pm
• 3pm
• 4pm

The Local Enterprise Office will be in touch with your allocated time slot. 

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