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SOHO Solo Small Business Conference

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“Reinventing oneself in challenging times…”

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When: Friday 20th February from 10am – 2pm

Where: Kinsale Yacht Club, Kinsale, Co.Cork, Ireland

Keynote address from David Puttnam, Lord Puttnam of Queensgate-renowned film producer of The Mission, Chariots of Fire, Midnight Express etc

Who should attend?

  • Entrepreneurs, potential entrepreneurs – possibly with prior international experience
  • Those looking at and exploiting new opportunities
  • Those thinking of developing a home based business through choice, lifestyle change or necessity
  • Anybody reconsidering their career path or getting involved in a spin-off idea

Format: a series of Entrepreneur Case Studies & Workshops

Contact Jennifer Berton  email: jberton@corkbic.com Tel: 021 230 7016

Cost: €20 for members €45 for non-members

Ticket includes light lunch

Agenda:

09.30     Registration

10.00     Welcome

10.10     Keynote Address

                Reinventing Myself:  My Journey and My Challenges

David Puttnam

10. 40    Transitioning one business to another – some lessons

Shemas Eivers, Client Solutions www.clients.ie

11.00     Connections – New and Old 

Alana will lead a reflective/interactive session aimed at identifying current and future connections for personal and professional growth.  A master herself at life reinvention she has learned the power in putting our personal learning environments to work as we surf the currents of change.  Outcomes from this session include renewed energy and a clear plan for next steps/milestones to mark our progress.

Dr E Alana James www.reinventinglife.org

11.30     Coffee

11.50     Evaluating Your Own Personal Skills

Reflecting on your own strengths and skills and how to use your leadership skills for success in your business

Bob McCarthy, Leadership Management Ireland. www.lmi.ie

12.20     Relocating to Glengarriff – using personal networks in the IT world

John Prendergast, Aonach  www.aonach.com

12.40     Bringing Irish soil to the USA – A case study

Pat Burke, The Auld Sod www.officialirishdirt.com

13.00     Building a brand online with the best ice cream in the world

                Kieran Murphy, Murphy’s Ice Cream www.murphysicecream.ie

and http://icecreamireland.

 

 

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