This feed shows all Events on the Enterprise Ireland Websiteuuid:0dbe436d-9c48-4573-b7c6-f2b78ce6959b;id=3762012-02-23T01:06:11Zinfo@enterprise-ireland.com31272012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-12-12T00:00:00ZThe main implications of Budget 2013 for an Irish exporting SME31262012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-11-14T00:00:00ZDevising a strategy for your company is easier than implementing and monitoring it. This workshop explores how you communicate the strategy and ensure ownership at all levels in the organisation, as well as understanding the importance of MIS, its link to Key Performance Indicators, and how to leverage information systems to move away from a transaction focused role to a strategic thinking role.31252012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-11-13T00:00:00ZDevising a strategy for your company is easier than implementing and monitoring it. This workshop explores how you communicate the strategy and ensure ownership at all levels in the organisation, as well as understanding the importance of MIS, its link to Key Performance Indicators, and how to leverage information systems to move away from a transaction focused role to a strategic thinking role.31242012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-10-17T00:00:00+01:00This topic will examine how you can partner with your bank to internationalise your business, exploring how and when to engage with financial institutions to avail of the various methods / financial instruments an exporting SME can use to mitigate risks associated with international trade such as Foreign exchange, Letters of Credit, Invoice Discounting, Credit insurance, Performance Bonds, etc.31232012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-10-16T00:00:00+01:00This topic will examine how you can partner with your bank to internationalise your business, exploring how and when to engage with financial institutions to avail of the various methods / financial instruments an exporting SME can use to mitigate risks associated with international trade such as Foreign exchange, Letters of Credit, Invoice Discounting, Credit insurance, Performance Bonds, etc.30992012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-09-25T00:00:00+01:00Enterprise Start Introductory 1-day workshop for people interested in developing an innovative business with export potential.31222012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-09-18T00:00:00+01:00You have made a sale in a foreign market – Do you understand the most effective way to get your money back home? The focus of this workshop is on the various methods for entering foreign markets, examining the tax and financial implications, benefits and risks of establishing subsidiaries, using agents, acquiring business abroad, etc.31212012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-09-17T00:00:00+01:00You have made a sale in a foreign market – Do you understand the most effective way to get your money back home? The focus of this workshop is on the various methods for entering foreign markets, examining the tax and financial implications, benefits and risks of establishing subsidiaries, using agents, acquiring business abroad, etc.29712012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-09-17T00:00:00+01:00International Markets Week gives an opportunity to the clients of Enterprise Ireland an opportunity to discuss their exports plans and ambitions with our team of over 100 marketing specialists from Enterprise Ireland’s network of 30 offices representing over 60 markets. 29642012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-09-05T00:00:00+01:00The trend forecast seminars present the yarn, colour and styling international trend forecasts for 12 months ahead for the Apparel, Knitwear and Industrial Weaving companies to facilitate their new product development in line with international market trends.30952012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-09-05T00:00:00+01:00The trend forecast seminars present the yarn, colour and styling international trend forecasts for 12 months ahead for the Apparel, Knitwear and Industrial Weaving companies to facilitate their new product development in line with international market trends. 30312012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-07-01T00:00:00+01:00Market Study Visit - Indian Medical Technology Sector, 1st-5th March 2012. Centred around Medical Fair India, this will introduce participants to the rapidly expanding Indian market for medical technologies. Sectors covered will include finished medical devices, software, diagnostics and development technologies. 25332012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-06-18T00:00:00+01:00ACHEMA is the world forum of the process industry and the trend-setting technology summit for chemical engineering, environmental protection and biotechnology. 31202012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-06-13T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine the types of funding suitable for a company based on its lifecycle, exploring when equity is more appropriate than debt. It will also explore the various sources available to company on raising finance and how to make your company investor ready31192012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-06-12T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine the types of funding suitable for a company based on its lifecycle, exploring when equity is more appropriate than debt. It will also explore the various sources available to company on raising finance and how to make your company investor ready 27932012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-29T00:00:00+01:00Up to 10,000 international educators are expected to attend NAFSA 2012 which will take place in Houston, Texas. Education in Ireland will be exhibiting along with key Irish HEIs involved in JYA and Study Abroad progammes in the USA. This year, Education in Ireland is proud to be a platinum sponsor of the event - supporting the Thursday plenary session to be presented by inspirational and renowned travel writer and TV personality, Rick Steves. 29312012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-23T00:00:00+01:00A number of eLearning clients will participate on an EI organized stand at the eLearning Africa conference and exhibition in Cotonou, Benin. Africa has been identified as a fast growing market for eLearning services and participation at this important event is part of EI's strategy for eLearning services in Africa. 30382012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-22T00:00:00+01:00MD&M East is the largest of the Med Device design and Manufacturing events in the USA. All the major med device manufacturing players exhibit at the show. It is an excellent opportunity to meet and network with the main med device OEM's. This event will be suitable for companies targeting the OEM's or those looking to target the medical device sector and get a better understanding of it. It is planned to have a networking event to encourage contact and introductions to targets at the event. 31062012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-22T00:00:00+01:00Aviation IT Forum will bring together strategic and commercial IT decision-makers from airlines and airports, travel agencies and business solutions providers, set the ground for regular meetings, expertise exchange and networking. Aviation IT Forum provides an ideal environment for establishing high quality business contacts, tapping into the views and recommendations of industry experts and market players, directly contacting representatives from specific companies and meeting your colleagues. The Forum is organized by the leading aviation event management company ATO Events (http://www.events.ato.ru/eng/events/it)31172012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-16T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine how to develop and assess the financial implications of strategy to decrease unit costs, by cost-cutting, increasing line productivity, re-organising the plant, re-positioning on value-chain through outsourcing and customer development.31162012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-15T00:00:00+01:00This workshop will examine how to develop and assess the financial implications of strategy to decrease unit costs, by cost-cutting, increasing line productivity, re-organising the plant, re-positioning on value-chain through outsourcing and customer development.28942012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-05-08T00:00:00+01:00CTIA WIRELESS 2012 is the largest USA wireless data event in the internet, wireless and telecommunications industries. The convergence of more than 1,000 exhibiting companies, dozens of industries, and over 40,000 professionals from 125 countries all working toward the common goal of revolutionizing wireless. Whether in broadband convergence, enterprise, advertising, social networking or entertainment, international WIRELESS® is THE global marketplace to get a mobile life.30632012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-04-30T00:00:00+01:00Trade Stand (Irish Pavilion) hosting up to 6 client companies at Project Qatar 2012, Qatar's largest construction technology and building product/materials exhibition. Objective is to raise profile of Irish construction capability in Qatar, the fastest growing market in the region, with particular opportunities for committed clients in transportation, sports infrastructure, building services, high end product offerings and energy efficiency. 31362012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-04-24T00:00:00+01:00This is a practical hands-on workshop for all CEOs and Executives wishing to enhance their financial standing in business. The skills learned will ensure the best value and lowest financial investment form of marketing expenditure with a high return on investment, eliciting results by having a strategic focus on achieving results through building long term relationships of trust.31152012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-04-18T00:00:00+01:00For many small/medium companies there is no formal HR function; usually the responsibility for HR issues falls to the finance function. This workshop explores the importance of company culture and what you can do to influence it, as well as more practical topics such as Company structure, Corporate Governance, Recruitment, Health & Safety, Employee Procedures, Staff Handbooks and Pension set-up.30582012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-04-18T00:00:00+01:00Poland is undergoing a large-scale build out of its national infrastructure in Municipal Services (Water and Waste Management), Transport (Road, Rail and Airports) Energy (Conventional and Renewable). Much of the activity is supported by EU funding, and has already generated business for Enterprise Ireland clients. This seminar will feature expert sectoral speakers, highlight opportunities for Irish companies, and introduce attendees to potential end-users . 31142012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-04-17T00:00:00+01:00For many small/medium companies there is no formal HR function; usually the responsibility for HR issues falls to the finance function. This workshop explores the importance of company culture and what you can do to influence it, as well as more practical topics such as Company structure, Corporate Governance, Recruitment, Health & Safety, Employee Procedures, Staff Handbooks and Pension set-up.31282012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-28T00:00:00+01:00The focus is on market research & defining a fit for your product/service in the marketplace; followed by an assessment of EI's funding supports & advice on how to raise finance & funding for a start-up company. You will find the Workshops: Practical - Interactive - Thought Provoking. Participants will be provided with comprehensive information to understand the business development process including the key success factors and potential pitfalls as well as an outline of financial supports available.30292012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-28T00:00:00+01:00Two day international brokerage event with visits to the Energy Show, scheduled meetings programme, evening networking on 28 March, and attending dedicated seminars on specific topics relevant to the industry sector. For registration see web-link below.29852012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-27T00:00:00+01:00Turkey is a large and dynamic market of 72 million people, 50% of whom are under 30. The GDP grew by almost 10% in 2011 helped by its strategic position of being surrounded by hundreds of millions of consumers. With prudent economic policies and a strong banking sector, Turkey is a compelling growth story and one that Irish companies cannot afford to ignore. This Ministerial Trade Mission will offer client companies the opportunity of engaging with key decision makers in the market place.30442012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-22T00:00:00ZThis event is a follow up to Beyond the Cloud to meet Russian companies involved in Data Centre construction and management, and the 'high technology' field in Russia.30982012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-21T00:00:00ZEnterprise Start Introductory 1-day workshop for people looking to develop an innovative business with export potential.31352012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-20T00:00:00ZTo survive and thrive in difficult economic conditions, you only have one sensible option – to build a strong, compelling value proposition. It will enable you to engage and convert better prospects, pursue the right opportunities, improve your cost of sale, generate high levels of repeat business, keep your prices solid and deliver good margin. The chances are that you have everything you need to develop your value proposition – we can help you create and deliver it.30302012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-19T00:00:00ZSales lead event to Washington around a Ministerial Trade mission to U.S. East coast. This event is for client companies with competency in renewable energy and process efficiency in the Utilities sector. Individuals of influence within US Utility providers will be invited to educate clients re emerging technologies, incoming legislation and the proper avenues to approach when selling to US Utilities.31342012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-14T00:00:00ZThere is significant change ahead in the IT software and services market with customers changing the way they procure and consume IT. Software & services organisations need to understand how the change is going to affect their business, what they need to do to survive commercially whilst making a successful and profitable transition to the economics of the Cloud. This workshop supports EI's client companies get to grips with the new era for IT, assessing the impact on the business & adapting for success. The 1-day workshop offers understanding from real world experience, combined with tools and exercises to consider the implications & strategies. The follow-up clinic is designed to review specific next steps for each company.31132012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-14T00:00:00ZCompanies have had to adapt and develop new growth strategies in recent years to survive and grow in the unfavourable economic conditions. This workshop will explore how to plan for the future to achieve sustainable growth, examining organisation structures, stages of growth and mergers & acquisitions.31122012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-13T00:00:00ZCompanies have had to adapt and develop new growth strategies in recent years to survive and grow in the unfavourable economic conditions. This workshop will explore how to plan for the future to achieve sustainable growth, examining organisation structures, stages of growth and mergers & acquisitions.31332012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-13T00:00:00ZThis workshop is focused on the process and skills required to identify, develop and build an effective Partner Sales Strategy and Channel. It is aimed at Senior Business Decision Makers.27972012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-13T00:00:00ZMedtec Europe is the leading exhibition and conference for medical device development and manufacturing companies in Europe with a particular focus on design and manufacturing, materials, sterilising and packaging.29422012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-10T00:00:00ZCIEET Higher Education Fairs China: Beijing 10 & 11 March 2012; Chengdu 15 March 2012; Shanghai 17 & 18 March 2012. 28832012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-09T00:00:00ZNational Stand at the most prominent Interactive trade show in the USA. 29232012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-08T00:00:00ZThis event will focus on how companies can use the Internet to market their products and services more successfully in international markets, learn about the strategies and processes needed to identify, reach and retain new customers on the Web. 30452012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-06T00:00:00ZPoland is rapidly developing an Eastern Europe's agricultural powerhouse. Farms are evolving both size and specialisation and this has generated opportunities for Irish companies with products and services in Agricultural Machinery and Equipment, VetChem and Animal Nutrition. This seminar will highlight opportunities for Irish companies in the Polish market, and hear from market experts and end users. 31312012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-06T00:00:00ZThe Enterprise Start workshop is targeted at entrepreneurs with a good business idea seeking guidance on start-up. The product or service should be innovative and exportable, have the potential to employ ten people and realise exports of €1m in 3 years. The workshop explores how to successfully turn an idea into an effective business plan. 31322012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-06T00:00:00ZA practical learning 1 day workshop for 8 to 10 companies with similar sales issues who will be provided with the tools necessary to produce, implement and manage an accurate sales pipeline. The aim of the workshop is to get your company consistently and systematically using a sales process and pipeline methodology, with the specific objective of enabling the achievement of sales targets on a predictable basis and improving sales forecasting for the benefit of your salespeople and your investors. 31092012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-03-01T00:00:00ZAircraft Maintenance Russia & CIS proved its status of a must-visit event for both local MRO professionals and international companies targeting the fast growing Russian and CIS market. The event audience feature technical and engineering management of airlines, MRO providers and component suppliers, aircraft manufacturers, representatives of aviation authorities and mass media from Russia and abroad. The conference is organized by a leading aviation event management company ATO Events (http://www.events.ato.ru/eng/events/mro). 29072012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-27T00:00:00ZJoin Enterprise Ireland & InfoSecurity Ireland for this year's RSA conference in San Francisco for access to buyers and resellers of technology solutions for cyber threats, data breaches, social engineering, compliance, risk management, and cloud security.27582012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-27T00:00:00ZFar more than a mere communication device, mobiles now serve as our books, health monitors, payment transfer devices, social connectors and tour guides. Mobile technology is embedded in our cars, homes, appliances, governments and utilities. Mobile is enhancing and expanding education and thus, transforming the world. Mobile World Congress 2012 will celebrate the current state of mobile and offer a glimpse into where mobile has the potential to go next. This is the premier exhibition and networking event worldwide for mobile with over 1,400 exhibitors and circa 65,000 visitors. 31112012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-15T00:00:00ZJohn Higgins, Partner at Ernst & Young, will examine how the role of the CFO has broadened in recent years beyond the traditional finance function, outlining how CFOs can act more strategically and improve performance by delivering insights for consideration by the Senior Management team. Johnny Hanna, Partner at KPMG, will present the highlights of the 2012 Finance Bill. 31182012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-15T00:00:00ZMaster Class 2: Game Design, Kick-Starting the Design Process - Developing Creative Frameworks to “Game” Brands. This highly interactive 1-day master class (for games & animation companies) will help channel the creative process & inspire you to think differently about game design, by: • Developing Methodologies to inspire & communicate creativity • Acting as Catalyst – collaborating to “Game” a brand • Structuring Chaos – taking an established brand from fixed media to interactive31102012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-14T00:00:00ZJohn Higgins, Partner at Ernst & Young, will examine how the role of the CFO has broadened in recent years beyond the traditional finance function, outlining how CFOs can act more strategically and improve performance by delivering insights for consideration by the Senior Management team. Johnny Hanna, Partner at KPMG, will present the highlights of the 2012 Finance Bill. 30082012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-08T00:00:00ZPetfood Forum: Innovation and the Petfood Market30512012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-06T00:00:00ZEnterprise Ireland's Russia & CIS office proposes to lead a group of EI agri sector clients on one of the largest farm agriculture trade shows Agrofarm 2012 which will be held in Moscow from the 7th to the 9th of February. 30942012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-01T00:00:00ZThe focus is on market research and defining a fit for your product or service in the marketplace, followed by an assessment of EI's funding supports and advice on how to raise finance & funding for a start-up company. Workshops are - Practical - Interactive - Thought Provoking. Participants will be provided with comprehensive information to understand the business development process including the key success factors & potential pitfalls as well as an outline of financial supports available.29632012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-02-01T00:00:00ZThe trend forecast seminars present the yarn, colour and styling international trend forecasts for 12 months ahead for the Apparel, Knitwear and Industrial Weaving companies to facilitate their new product development in line with international market trends. 29062012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-01-26T00:00:00ZOpportunities in Canadian Financial Services 30962012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-01-26T00:00:00ZiNNOVATING STARTups has been established to target and network with individuals who are actively interested in the innovative startup scheme in the midlands. Get ideas and advice,listen and learn as a guest entrepreneur tells his startup story, and network with like-minded professionals. Whether you are a founder,investor or thinking about establishing an innovative startup, register for our forthcoming Longford iNNOVATING STARTups Breakfast event today.Contact Email midlandsbusiness@enterprise-ireland.com. The event will run from 7.15am until 9.00am.28862012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-01-22T00:00:00ZShowcase 2012 is Ireland’s largest international trade event for fashion, jewellery, gift and interiors with over 500 exhibitors including over 50 EI clients exhibiting in 2012. This international event provides a platform for Irish companies to launch new products and is a key opportunity for emerging designers and companies to introduce themselves to the wider community of international buyers.28812012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-01-16T00:00:00ZEnterprise Start Introduction 2 evening workshop for people who are looking to set up a business with export potential. 30972012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-01-16T00:00:00ZThe SmartBay Ireland Facility is being established as a National Research, Test and Demonstration Facility for Marine & ICT. The facility includes a range of deployment platforms, instrumentation, marine data repositories and operational expertise that can be leveraged for industrial development purposes. The workshop is aimed at companies in aquaculture, renewable energy, marine leisure and tourism, shipping, environmental monitoring and ICT. 28452012-02-22T03:00:00Z2012-01-07T00:00:00ZThe Star Education Fair Malaysia