Enterprise Week, from 16th – 20th November, will go virtual this year! 

A series of 12 online, interactive events under the theme of Survival, Recovery, Resilience, reflect the very different economic context in which businesses are operating as a result of coronavirus.

Date/Time

Enterprise Week Webinar

Monday 16 November 
10am – 11am 

Introducing Your Company Quickly and Compellingly
Una McSorley, Marcomm Training   

You’ve just bumped into a former client in the lift. He asks you what your new company does. You open your mouth, try to organize your thoughts when the lift stops and he’s on his way. Missed opportunity and one where it would have helped to have had an “elevator pitch.” 
But how do you craft a pitch that generates interest in your product or service in just 30 seconds or less? This webinar takes you through writing an elevator pitch and what it should include.  

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Monday 16 November
2pm – 3pm

EU Exit | Chemicals Regimes REACH / CLP / PIC
HSE(GB) and DEFRA

Learn what your business needs to know about impending changes to labelling, packaging and chemical regulations which will apply from 1st January 2021. This event will focus on the chemical regimes of Registration Evaluation Authorisation and restriction of Chemicals (REACH); Classification Labelling and Packaging (CLP); and Prior Informed Consent (PIC).

Find out about the required procedures to be followed in relation to labelling and packaging of chemical products moving between GB and the NI(EU) and the export and import of designated hazardous chemicals and how this will work after the transition period. 

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Monday 16 November
7pm – 8pm

Reinventing Retail in a Covid World
Graham Soult, Canny Insights

Join Graham Soult, respected UK retail commentator and High Streets Task Force Expert as he focuses on practical hints and tips navigate the Covid-19 situation, and trade as successfully as possible now and into the future. Learn how to effectively respond to trends and challenges affecting the high street during and post Covid-19, gaining expert advice on marketing messages, customer service and futureproofing your store.

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Tuesday 17 November
10am – 12pm

A Recipe for Recovery: Tourism and Hospitality
Michael Deane, DEANES Restaurants

This webinar is especially suited to the hospitality and tourism sector. Michael Deane will share how he adapted his businesses during the Covid-19 pandemic and will outline his plans for moving forward.  

Michael is one of the most recognisable faces of Ireland’s hospitality industry. As proprietor of seven diverse restaurants in Belfast, he shares the credit for transforming the city’s food culture. Join this webinar for useful insights and suggestions on how to become resilient and get your business on the road to recovery.

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Tuesday 17 November
1pm – 2pm

The MEGA Impact – One Year On
Panel Discussion with Manufacturing and Engineering Leaders from Mid Ulster

Come and hear about the significant progress and developments made by the Manufacturing and Engineering Growth Advancement (MEGA) network over the last 12 months. This includes the decisive positive impact made during this challenging period within the local manufacturing and engineering sector. Local celebrity Malachi Cush will compere proceedings with a live Q&A speaking to an expert panel including guest speaker Pat O’Neill – founding member of Powerscreen. 

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Tuesday 17 November 
7.15pm – 8.15pm

Confessions of a Start-Up Business Owner
Hosted by Cate Conway, Local Radio Personality

The Go For It Programme will host the first in a series of ‘Confessions of a Start-up Business Owner’ to inspire potential entrepreneurs.  This one hour virtual workshop will provide honest and inspirational insights from experienced entrepreneurs.  Hear them talk candidly about their strategies and mistakes along their journey to success.

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Wednesday 18 November 
10am – 11am

It’s a Zoo Around Here: A Guide to Better Communication in the Workplace
Una McSorley, Marcomm Training

This humorous presentation is perfect for leaders at all levels. Una McSorley will share her guide to better communication in the workplace.  She will explain how to become a more effective communicator and ultimately a leader, by recognising the variety of communication styles used by the animals in your zoo and adapting your strategy accordingly.

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Wednesday 18 November
1.30pm – 2.30pm

LinkedIn to Win
Louise Brogan, Social Bee

Learn how to maximise LinkedIn to build relationships and win new business. This webinar will provide insight on how to optimise Your LinkedIn profile, understand types of content to share, and grow valuable networks. No more feeling lost, frustrated, or overwhelmed as you leave ready to use LinkedIn to WIN!

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Wednesday 18 November
7pm – 8pm

The 4 “C’s”: Creating Content that Connects through Covid
Gail Sheen and Clara Maybin, So Social Marketing

Gain an invaluable insight into creating meaningful online content that directly impacts and connects with your customers.  This session will take into account the impact that Covid-19 has had on our customer relationships and how we can appropriately communicate with them during the pandemic.

Thursday 19 November
10am – 11am

Inspiring Entrepreneurs
Q&A with Cormac Diamond (Bloc Blinds), Mairead Mackle (Tarasis Enterprises) and Shane McCrory (ElectriCast Ltd)   

Register for ‘Inspiring Entrepreneurs’, a webinar featuring some of the best business leaders from across the Mid South West region of Northern Ireland. Hear how they charted a path for their businesses during lockdown, pivoting to meet new challenges and take advantage of emerging opportunities. This session will offer learnings for companies of all sizes and sectors, with growing relevance as the Covid-19 pandemic continues to impact business.

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Thursday 19 November
12pm – 1pm

Leading Teams through a Pandemic
Julie Allen Consulting

Over the past 8 months everyone has experienced challenges both personally and professionally. As a business leader learn how you can create the conditions in the workplace to foster resilience, innovation, and growth. This 60 minute webinar will focus on what is required to keep teams energetic, enthusiastic and emotionally connected through the pandemic.

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Friday 20 November
11am – 12.15pm

Business Funding and Support Event
Compere: Karen Patterson, TV and Radio Personality

A fantastic opportunity to hear about the range of business support and funding available in these difficult times.  Hear from Mid Ulster District Council, Invest NI, InterTrade Ireland and Mid Ulster Enterprise Agencies about their current support programmes. Cavanagh Kelly Accountants will also outline a variety of ways you can access funding or support with which to help your business navigate the pandemic.  Not to be missed, this invaluable webinar will be hosted by well known and respected TV and radio personality Karen Patterson. Each participant will receive an e-booklet outlining the various support packages available.

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