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                <h1>business.connected</h1>
                <p>We’re partnering with Vodafone Business to equip 150,000 small businesses with the digital skills they need to take their operations to the next level.</p>
                <p>The free training programme – delivered exclusively online, and consisting of workshops, webinars and e-learning modules – will empower businesses to kickstart digital change, adopt new technology, and stay safe online.</p>
<p>Joining the initiative is Samsung Electronics UK. Small businesses will now be able to access a range of free Samsung-inspired digital training courses, covering everything from business productivity to protecting digital security.</p>
	
				<p>All participants will be offered a free consultation with a <a href="https://www.vodafone.co.uk/business/sme-business/small-business-advice/personal-advice?cid=en-ent/vhub-ap/dbritain/aws/4.21/ntst" target="_blank">Vodafone Business V-Hub adviser</a>, who can advise on everything from digital marketing strategies to online security. You can speak to a V-Hub adviser Monday-Friday from 8am-6pm. </p>
				
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                <p style="font-size: 0.9em; width: 80%; margin: auto;">Join one of our interactive digital workshops, led by an expert and learn how to become a digital changemaker. </p>
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                <p style="font-size: 0.9em; width: 80%; margin: auto;">Get specialist, solution-based training on how you get the most out of collaboration, online trading, security tools and more. </p>
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                <p style="font-size: 0.9em; width: 80%; margin: auto;">Sign up for a webinar, where our experts will be unpacking key digital topics and providing you with the latest insights &amp; thought leadership. </p>
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                <p>Bespoke training on digital solutions</p>
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Business Connected

<p>After successfully completing over 12 years of consulting with companies on a 1:1 basis on their business and financial performance I am now entering the training world to engage my passion for teaching, training, guiding and mentoring entrepreneurs, founders and business owners to thrive financially. I am here to offer you the opportunity to benefit from my expertise in Pricing and Cash Flow Management. I am proud to be known as <strong>The Price Mentor</strong> and I would be proud to teach you The Price Code Methodology</p>

Business Owner and Founder

Brian Cooney

Owner/director

Paddy Mc Dermott

<p>Specialist in Web Design, Digital Marketing, Social Media, SEO, Analytics and Big Data.</p>
<p>Owner and founder of Feedalpha.com and Yourweb.ie</p>

Gary Evans

Enterprise Nation has helped thousands of people start and grow their businesses. Led by founder, Emma Jones CBE, Enterprise Nation connects you to the resources and expertise to help you succeed.

The Food Exchange Ireland

<p>If you're looking to start or grow a food or drink business, this online event is for you! Industry experts and successful entrepreneurs will be on hand to provide top tips for growing a great brand, considering sustainability for your business and buyers will share how you can pitch your products.&nbsp;</p>

<p>You will enjoy a full day programme of business advice and four attendees will have opportunity to pitch live to a buyer on stage.&nbsp;Exchange events put you in touch with large brand buyers looking for products just like yours. You can apply to pitch&nbsp;<a href="https://enterprisenation.typeform.com/to/pXTEZXCq" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"><strong>here</strong></a>.</p>

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<p>We are a community of friendly volunteer experts who love to help small businesses &amp; charities thrive. Request free 1-2-1 Boost Sessions with business mentors or join a Masterclass today for tailored help on strategy, digital marketing, finance, operations, technology, and so much more.<br>‍</p>

Free e-commerce website masterclass

Free E-Commerce Website Masterclass for start-ups, founders & charities.

Go and Grow Online: Google Analytics for business

Enterprise Nation has partnered with Vodafone, Microsoft and Klarna to help business owners across Ireland improve their digital skills.

 programme, designed to upskill 10,000 small Irish businesses with sustainable practices, has been launched by Enterprise Nation. 

Businesses will be trained in Environmental Social Governance (ESG) and climate resilience thanks to partnership with AIB, GS1 and Enterprise Nation.

The Plan it with Purpose programme includes a 

 on the Enterprise Nation platform and there will be free country-wide events including the popular Exchange Series which connects SMEs with corporates to better understand sustainability requirements to supply large scale organisations. The first session will focus on food and drink with Sodexo - other Exchange Series topics include fashion, beauty & wellness.

Over twelve months, small and medium size businesses will receive free support via a purpose-built online platform, including a diagnostic tool, e-learning content and experts from the sustainability sector. The entire programme will run virtually, including events, in an effort to reduce the impacts of climate change and increase social purpose for good within the Irish business community.

In partnerships with Enterprise Nation, AIB and GS1 the Plan it with Purpose programme is free for all small businesses. 

Launching today: Plan it with Purpose

Enterprise Nation launches programme to upskill Irish SMEs in sustainable practices.

Yesterday the Government delivered a relatively desirable Budget, the needs of small businesses did not go unnoticed.

We asked some of our members to give us their initial reaction to the Budget.

Paddy McDermott, owner and director of Baxnmax Ltd, and 

You can read Enterprise Nation’s reaction to the Budget and details of the schemes for small businesses here.

You can keep up to date with industry reaction at 

Enterprise Nation members react to Budget

We asked some of our members for thier reaction to the Budget.

Access to Finance: Join an accelerator and get funded

Small businesses frequently need support with managing money and accessing finance. Enterprise Nation has partnered with SBCI, BPFI and Sage to show you which funding options are available to you, and to help you gain access to them.

This training is for small business owners who want to learn more about securing angel investment:

- What to consider when joining an accelerator

- Benefits and challenges of joining an accelerator

Enterprise Nation has partnered with SBCI, BPFI and Sage to show you which funding options are available to you, and to help you gain access to them.

Free CRM with HubSpot plus 30% off upgrades

HubSpot's CRM platform has all the tools and integrations you need for marketing, sales, content management, and customer service. Each product in the platform is powerful alone, but the real magic happens when you use them together.

Get paid faster with FREE Satago Lite

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Satago is pleased to offer Enterprise Nation members this free subscription (normally priced at £10 per month) to help you better manage your cashflow and maintain great customer relationships.&nbsp;

Invest your business cash with InvestEngine

Looking to earn more from your company’s cash reserves? InvestEngine’s Business Account, gives you an easy-access investment portfolio, tailored to your business and right now, they’re offering all new customers a £50 Welcome Bonus.