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                <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>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>

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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>

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<p>I run Optimal HR Services, a professional HR services company supporting small business with all aspects of their HR requirements.  I have over 30 years in HR starting at the bottom and working my way through to being a Vice President of HR for a global manufacturing firm across 70 countries.</p>
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<p>Optimal provide end to end HR support which means we can be your entire HR support managing the adminstration and the basics like drafting Contracts of Employment &amp; handbooks, providing general advice, right through to supporting employee relations issues and on to strategy.  We also help clients through project support, helping them through mergers, acruaitions, TUPE transfers, Harmonosing Terms &amp; Conditions, conducting HR Audits, Pay &amp; Benchmarking Reviews and all things organisation design.</p>
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Have you signed up for a free Enterprise Nation membership in Ireland?

If not, don’t worry – you don’t have to miss out for much longer. Here are nine perfectly good reasons why you should join. There are more than nine, of course, but we can’t be doing all the work for you...

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tells you how to identify your ideal customer and use Ads Manager to create highly effective advertising.

You'll learn how to use your marketing budget more efficiently and make sure your creative content is engaging and relevant to your audience.

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&lt;p&gt;My clients recommend us for setting your strategy &amp;amp; providing one to one &lt;b&gt;Advanced LinkedIn and Facebook training&lt;/b&gt; due to the consistent results they achieve on these platforms in line with the overall strategy we help them implement&lt;/p&gt;

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<p style="font-size:inherit;">Kristian Downer provides the strategic vision for DowSocial and delivers the social media strategy sessions, social media training and workshops for DowSocial.</p>

<p style="font-size:inherit;">Coming from a corporate project management background he first used social media to build a&nbsp;blog to over one million visitors and has not looked back.</p>

<p style="font-size:inherit;">An Enterprise Nation and Facebook accredited social media trainer, published author and former freelance contributor to Metro Sports Kristian is an established expert in his field with a track record of success.</p>

<p style="font-size:inherit;">His corporate experience, creativity and knowledge of the digital marketing landscape to grow DowSocial and build a reputation as a respected voice within the industry.</p>
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This week, Minister for Trade Promotion, Digital and Company Regulation, Robert Troy TD, welcomed the news that Ireland has again turned in a strong performance in the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI).

The country holds on to its fifth place in the European Commission’s assessment of all 27 EU Member States.

The DESI is a composite index that summarises four relevant indicators (Connectivity, Human capital, Integration of digital technology, and Digital public services) on Europe’s digital performance and tracks the evolution of EU member states in digital competitiveness.

Here are some of the many indicators in which Ireland performed well:

Ireland ranks very highly when it comes to the integration of digital technologies, mostly because many SMEs embraced e-commerce.

Speaking about Ireland’s index placing Minister, Troy said:

In February 2022, the government launched its new National Digital Strategy, Harnessing Digital. The strategy supports Ireland’s goal of becoming a leader in European and global digital developments, while also placing a strong emphasis on inclusiveness, (cyber) security and safety.

Harnessing Digital is aligned with EU priorities and includes sections covering digital transformation of business, digital infrastructure, skills, and digitalisation of public services. It is also aligned with national priorities, under Ireland’s 2021 Economic Recovery Plan and Ireland’s Recovery and Resilience Plan (RRP).

Go and Grow Online Ireland: Get access to advice and training

Enterprise Nation is working with Microsoft, Klarna and Vodafone to support 20,000 small businesses across Ireland to improve their digital skills.

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.

Ireland fifth in the EU Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI)

Welcome news that Ireland has again performed strongly in the Digital Economy and Society Index (DESI).

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