We’re delighted to be delivering a Management Development training programme on behalf of LEOCorkNorthandWest from 11 Sept. It's aimed at existing business owners looking for guidance in developing a strategic approach to growing their business. Register here localenterprise.ie/CorkNorthandWe…

On the home straight…. Another assignment uploaded and now on the final module, which contains 3 assignments, all of which can double up as a badly overdue Digital Marketing Strategy for my own business. Multi-tasking at its very best. #dmai #digitalmarketingacademyofireland

I’m lucky enough to work with lots of small business owners, many of whom have taken the brave decision to leave a full-time secure job to pursue their passion. Love this quote from Steve Jobs which absolutely salutes them. #smallbusinessowners #startyourownbusiness

We’re delighted to be delivering a Start Your Own Business programme on behalf of LEO Kerry , Thursday mornings, from Sept 12 to Nov 7 via Zoom. Sign up here. localenterprise.ie/Kerry/Training… #beyourownboss

Took a few days off this week to enjoy some of what lovely west Cork has to offer, including a short hike on the Sheep’s Head Way and a trip to beautiful Castletownshend. Think we timed it well weatherwise…. 😊 #wildatlanticway #livingthesheepsheadway #lovewestcork

Nature’s garden was looking very lovely on my walk this morning. All we need now is a bit of sustained sunshine! Ready for the weekend. 😊 #summerinireland #lovewestcork

Email marketing is one of the most effective ways to stay top of mind and engage your audience. This article details some of the best practices you can follow to get the most from it. getresponse.com/blog/email-mar… #emailmarketing #marketingyoursmallbusiness

I’m delighted to be delivering my Marketing Your Small Business course on behalf of the Cork Educational Training Board, from 9 September for 7 weeks via Zoom. Call Blazenka on 086 – 190 9694 to book. @bantrybusiness Brookpark Business Centre @netirlwestcork #marketingyoursmallbusiness

Due to high winds forecast, unfortunately, it will not be possible to go ahead with our trip to Cape Clear and the Fastnet on Friday. It has been rescheduled to Friday 6th September & full refunds are available if you need to cancel. #supportedbyAIB #makeithappen Network Cork

My 2 week Canva workshop is back - Tuesday 17 and 24 of September from 6.30 to 8.30 pm via Zoom, delivered on behalf of the Cork Education and Training Board in west Cork. Call Blazenka on 086 – 190 9694 to book or apply online here. fetchcourses.ie/hub/home/#/cou… @bantrybusiness

Save the Dates 23 October - collaboration with LEOCorkNorthandWest with guest speaker Wayne Denner leading Online Safety & Cyber Safeguarding Trainer. 22 November - Dr Katriona O’Sullivan, psychologist and memoirist, whose first book, Poor, was a bestseller in Ireland. #supportedbyAIB

Tonight marks my ‘back to school’ with the first evening course I’ve delivered in a while kicking off at 6.30pm. Looking forward to a busy autumn programme with @BusinessIQcork and meeting lots of inspirational entrepreneurs. #startyourownbusiness #summersover

We’re getting very excited for our collaboration event with Network Cork and Network Ireland Kerry on Thursday 19th September at the Castle Hotel Macroom , from 6.30 pm. Members free and non-members €25. Book here. networkireland.ie/events/EventDe… #NIWC24 #supportedbyAIB #MakeItHappen

Posting a variety of helpful content on a regular basis on social media can really reap dividends and this blog post I found from Hootsuite has some terrific ideas on content, to suit all manner of businesses. blog.hootsuite.com/content-idea-c… #supportsmallbusiness #socialmediamarketing

September is shaping up to be a busy month for Network Ireland with a full programme of events throughout the month and the National Conference and Businesswoman of the Year Final on Friday the 27th. Here’s the full September programme. #NIWC24 #supportedbyAIB #makeithappen

The average attention span of an adult in today’s world is just 8.25 seconds, less than that of a goldfish. As a business owner, that means short & punchy communications work best. #socialmediaforbusiness #marketingyoursmallbusiness sambarecovery.com/rehab-blog/ave…

For those of you in the Clonakilty area on Wednesday next, the 11th of September, member Claire Marie Barton of Claire Marie Barton will be the guest at De Barra's Spoken Word. She will be sharing songs and poems as well as sound healing from 8.30 pm. Admission is free.

Did you know that today is Read A Book Day? Pretty much every day is a world or national day and these can help with creating some fun social media content for your business. Here’s the full list for 2024. calendarr.com/united-kingdom…

Tickets selling fast for our forthcoming collaboration with Network Cork and Network Ireland Kerry on Thursday 19th September at 6.30 pm at the Castle Hotel Macroom. Everyone welcome. Members free, non-members €25. Book here. networkireland.ie/events/EventDe… #NIWC24 #supportedbyAIB

The closing date to enter the The Southern Star West Cork Business & Tourism Awards is just under 4 weeks away (11 October) and are a great way to get free publicity for your business. westcorkbusinessandtourismawards.ie #westcorkbusinessandtourismawards