LEO Louth launch courses supporting local business

The team at the Local Enterprise Office Louth are rolling out a new season of courses for local businesses.

Training Co-ordinator Denise Belton explains: ‘ The Local Enterprise Office exists to help support local businesses, to support job creation and to assist anyone thinking of starting a business. We provide training and management development throughout the year to help business owners to be as efficient and effective as possible.”

Training takes place across the county and includes health and safety, marketing on a tight budget, successful selling, finance and book-keeping, time Management and much more. Training is heavily subsidised to ensure that it is accessible and affordable.

Training opportunities exist for people who have not yet even started a business. “If you’ve ever thought of starting a business, now is a great time to talk to us. We have Start Your Own Business courses running in Dundalk, Ardee and Drogheda in mid-September.”

Digital marketing offers small business owners an affordable and effective way to reach potential customers, using social media. Management development programmes, tendering and innovation will also be rolled out autumn. These courses provide more detailed and in-depth learning and development opportunities. The LEO mentoring programme for small businesses will continue throughout the year For full details, seet www. LocalEnterprise.ie/Louth or phone 042 9324185.