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Event

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Monday 3 March

Digital Trends For SMEs | what to watch for in 2025 

Stay ahead of the curve by exploring the key digital trends shaping 2025. Learn how to adapt to these emerging trends, leverage new technologies & integrate innovative strategies to maintain a competitive edge in the evolving digital landscape. This event will be delivered virtually.

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Virtual

10am-1pm

Introduction to Self Employment 

Have you got a business idea?  Need to get it out of your head and onto paper?  This webinar will help you assess the viability of your business idea and gain an understanding of the essential elements required to start-up and run your own business.

Booking Essential

Virtual

2pm-5pm

Conversation with LEO - The Library, Clonmel 

Are you thinking of starting a business, have you a business idea and don't know what to do next? Meet one of our Business Advisors to hear what supports are available to you.

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Tuesday 4 March

Digital Transformation Workshop |  Virtual

Every small business wants simple, practical, real-world guidance that makes your life easier, reduces your workload and puts more cash in your bank account at the end of the month! Small, digitally enabled businesses can not only steal market share from bigger national and international competitors but can disrupt entire markets. Digital transformation is more than having a website, it’s about using technology to fine-tune & optimise every aspect of your business. Join this half day workshop to find out how to compile a digital optimisation roadmap for your business that will enable you cut costs, increase sales & grow profits. This Blueprint will give you a roadmap that positions you to leverage all the benefits and opportunities that technology, AI and automation offer now and in the future. Includes case study.

Booking Essential

Virtual

10am-1pm 

Conversation with LEO - The Library, Nenagh

Are you thinking of starting a business, have you a business idea and don't know what to do next? Meet one of our Business Advisors to hear what supports are available to you.

Sustainability Impact & Communication Workshop | Abbey Court Hotel, Nenagh

Have you made sustainable changes in your business?  Unlock the potential of your sustainability efforts and learn how to effectively communicate your eco-friendly initiatives to your customers, employees, and the broader community. This half-day workshop, led by sustainability consultant Ailis Crowley, leanbpi, will equip you with practical tools to measure your impact accurately.

Booking Essential

6.30pm-9pm 

Wednesday 5 March

Sustainability Impact & Communication Workshop| The Talbot Hotel, Clonmel

Have you made sustainable changes in your business?  Unlock the potential of your sustainability efforts and learn how to effectively communicate your eco-friendly initiatives to your customers, employees, and the broader community. This half-day workshop, led by sustainability consultantAilis Crowley,leanbpi, will equip you with practical tools to measure your impact accurately.

Booking Essential 

8.30am-11am 

Conversation with LEO | The Library, Templemore Library

Are you thinking of starting a business, have you a business idea and don't know what to do next? Meet one of our Business Advisors to hear what supports are available to you.

Conversation with LEO -  Civic Offices, Rosanna Rd, Tipperary

Are you thinking of starting a business, have you a business idea and don't know what to do next? Meet one of our Business Advisors to hear what supports are available to you.

Thursday    6 March

All Marketing is Story Telling | Cashel Palace Hotel, Cashel

Gary Fox is an Entrepreneur & Podcaster and host of the award winning Podcast, The Entrepreneur Experiment which reveals secrets & systems world-class founders use to master their business, brain, and body! This interactive session will deliver insights into Ireland's best founders & how you can steal their secrets to success. As a small business, your story is compelling and unique, however 99% of founders don't know how to tell it! Gary has interviewed hundreds of entrepreneurs as part of his work and in this session, he breaks down the marketing playbook you need in 2025.

The Role of Intellectual Property | Creating value from start up to success | Virtual

Over 90% of SME’s don’t have any IP rights.  Join this workshop to discover if and when you need to protect your valuable ideas and protect and make the most of their intellectual property.

Booking Essential

2pm-3pm 

Conversation with LEO -  The Library, Source Arts Centre, Thurles

Are you thinking of starting a business, have you a business idea and don't know what to do next? Meet one of our Business Advisors to hear what supports are available to you.

Announcement of National Enterprise Awards representative

The business to represent Tipperary at the National Enterprise Awards competition in June 2025 will be announced

Closed Event 

Design Sprint | How can we reimagine our market towns enabling them to thrive in a changing world? 

With the decline of traditional retail and commerce, the focus shifts to innovation and enterprise to breathe life back into urban spaces. The Town Reboot challenges 150 students from six LSAD campuses and the University of Limerick’s Product Design and Architecture programmes to rethink the future of three market towns in Limerick, Clare & Tipperary. Working in teams, students will analyse challenges, propose entrepreneurial solutions, and craft innovative strategies to revitalise these towns and benefit the region. The event will feature inspiring guest speakers, experienced facilitators, and a review panel of experts. 

Student Enterprise Awards County Final | TUS, Thurles Campus 

The Student Enterprise Programme is delivered by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities throughout the country. Since the Student Enterprise Programme began in 2003, over 400,000 students have taken part, learning key skills on how to create a business idea, start a business and grow a business.
Open to public, why not come and visit the students as they compete at County Final level to represent Tipperary in this years All Ireland Final in May.

Tourism Activator Clinic | Virtual

Are you a business owner, operator or manager with the potential to attract visitors to Tipperary?  Maybe you are front-facing, ie., café, restaurant, retail, crafter, maker, or food-producer? Find out more about the EU Just Transition Regenerative Tourism and Placemaking Scheme 2023-2026 and how to develop your tourism offering.

Conversation with LEO - The Library, Carrick-on-Suir 

Are you thinking of starting a business, have you a business idea and don't know what to do next? Meet one of our Business Advisors to hear what supports are available to you.