Events Calendar

08/02/2013
GETTING THE MOST OUT OF SOCIAL MEDIA

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With the majority of the world now hanging out online, it is more than essential that you as a business owner or marketing professional have a presence to attract and interact with this new world phenomenon called "Social Media".  It is simply more involved than setting up a page and posting the latest product line or sales promotion but moreover a science in itself hence we invite you to discover what works and how to successfully create an online army of brand supporters.   

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • Getting the best out of your Facebook cover and timeline
  • Understanding how to get your message out in under 140 characters on Twitter
  • The importance of a 100% profile on LinkedIn
  • Foursquare bringing a new dimension to location based businesses
  • What is Pinterest and how to utilise it 
  • New strategies on how to reach more of your potential clients and build your business.

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners, who have a social media presence
  • Social Media managers, who manage pages for businesses
  • Marketing professionals and…
  • Everyone else who:
    - runs at least 1 social media page or
    - would like to start one or more for their business.

Why Should You Attend?

This unique half day seminar will explore the most popular platforms used by businesses today to promote and raise their profile.  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Pinterest will be on the agenda and whether your business is B2B or B2C, we will show you how to create an online strategy to promote and engage your online market.  You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives and possibly ambassadors for your brand.  To maximise comfort and opportunity, workshops will be minimised to 10 people max to ensure individual focus.


Dates for your Diary!

Dublin:  8 February, 2013 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght

Time:
9.30 AM – 4.30 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€100 only (Payment is required in advance to secure your place)

Bring along a friend on the day for an extra €50........

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 
01/02/2013
THE SALES PERSONS GUIDE TO SELLING RETAIL

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This day is all about sales and how to interact with your buyers without pushing them away.  The focus will be very much on the sales process as a simple tool for success however understanding how to move along the process is where the real learning exists.

Early booking is advised in order to avoid disappointment.

 

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin:  1 FEBRUARY, 2013 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght

Time:
9.30 AM – 4.30 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€100 only (Payment is required in advance to secure your place)

Bring along a friend on the day for an extra €50........

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 
25/01/2013
PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT BOOTCAMP

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The Personal Development Bootcamp is your unique opportunity to take your personal development to new heights. Investing in your future growth is not only rewarding but can ensure you demand only the best from yourself while developing the necessary action to keep you focused and present on the task at hand.

During the day you will design and plan your best life while learning and understanding how you can best achieve your path with minimum resistence.

Early booking is advised to avoid disappointment...

 

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin:  25 January, 2013 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght

Time:
9.30 AM – 4.30 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€100 only (Payment is required in advance to secure your place)

Bring along a friend on the day for an extra €50........

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 
08/01/2013
M50 Business Hub (Meet first Tuesday of every month)

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This is a brand new B2B networking group that meet the first Tuesday of every month at 9.30am and finish up around 10.30am.  The meetings have a brand new structure to encourage more peer support and referrals.  There is no charge to attend this event and members are encourage to arrange one to one with other members to further maximise their networking experience.  
 
The M50 Business Hub is also set up as a group on Linkedin and everyone is most welcome to join, regardless of whether you attend our Monday mornings, we are most delighted to have you there.
 
The Victory Centre which is located on the Firhouse Road, just down the road from the Old Mill in Tallaght and easily accessible from the M50 (hence our name) offers ample FREE parking and WIFI facilities plus Starbucks café is available locally.  
 
If you would like to join our mailing list, or if you would like more details about the M50 Business Hub, please contact Catherine Fitzsimons at 085-7177888 or email: catherine@freshthinking.ie
14/12/2012
New Year, New Beginnings, New You! Empowerment Day to plan your life in 2013

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Catherine Fitzsimons born into the liberties in Dublin to a life that was to be filled with hardship, lies, and challenges that would bring the average person to mental breakdown or worse. Instead of taking this hardship and pain lying down, Catherine has learned the art of personal development and how to take challenge and turn it into opportunity.  In this one day workshop, Catherine will guide you to take your awareness to the next level, allowing you to create a masterplan for your life in 2013.....

This one day workshop is the first time that Catherine has facilitated a workshop of this kind but has years of experience in helping others through counselling, coaching, and NLP techniques.  If you are serious about change and action then this is your opportunity to develop the tools for your SUCCESS!

To maximise success for everyone involved on this special day - places are limited to 30 therefore it is vital that you book early to avoid disappointment. 

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin:  14 December, 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght

Time:
9.30 AM – 5.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€100 only (Payment is required in advance to secure your place)

Bring along a friend on the day for an extra €50........

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 

27/11/2012
Help with Social Media Marketing Workshop Winter 2012 in Dublin/Kildare

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 With the majority of the world now hanging out online, it is more than essential that you as a business owner or marketing professional have a presence to attract and interact with this new world phenomenon called "Social Media".  It is simply more involved than setting up a page and posting the latest product line or sales promotion but moreover a science in itself hence we invite you to discover what works and how to successfully create an online army of brand supporters.   

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • Getting the best out of your Facebook cover and timeline
  • Understanding how to get your message out in under 140 characters on Twitter
  • The importance of a 100% profile on LinkedIn
  • Foursquare bringing a new dimension to location based businesses
  • What is Pinterest and how to utilise it 
  • New strategies on how to reach more of your potential clients and build your business.

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners, who have a social media presence
  • Social Media managers, who manage pages for businesses
  • Marketing professionals and…
  • Everyone else who:
    - runs at least 1 social media page or
    - would like to start one or more for their business.

Why Should You Attend?

This unique half day seminar will explore the most popular platforms used by businesses today to promote and raise their profile.  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Pinterest will be on the agenda and whether your business is B2B or B2C, we will show you how to create an online strategy to promote and engage your online market.  You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives and possibly ambassadors for your brand.  To maximise comfort and opportunity, workshops will be minimised to 10 people max to ensure individual focus.

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin:  26 November, 30 November,  
Kildare: 28 November, 5 December, 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Kildare: Keadeen Hotel Newbridge

Time:
9.30 AM – 2.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€75 only (Payment is required in advance to secure your place)

 

 

 

 

 

 BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 

30/09/2012
In-house social media training/coaching for your business!

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If you are a small or medium size business in Ireland and would like to efficiently manage your social media marketing, we can offer a half day or full day in-house social media training.  This training will cover the basics and latest in strategies hence training will be tailored to suit your business to ensure your organisation gets the most out of it.

Please contact us by filling out our contact form and we will be in-touch within 48 hours.... 

25/09/2012
Social Media Marketing Workshops Autumn/Winter 2012

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 With the majority of the world now hanging out online, it is more than essential that you as a business owner or marketing professional have a presence to attract and interact with this new world phenomenon called "Social Media".  It is simply more involved than setting up a page and posting the latest product line or sales promotion but moreover a science in itself hence we invite you to discover what works and how to successfully create an online army of brand supporters.   

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • Getting the best out of your Facebook cover and timeline
  • Understanding how to get your message out in under 140 characters on Twitter
  • The importance of a 100% profile on LinkedIn
  • Foursquare bringing a new dimension to location based businesses
  • What is Pinterest and how to utilise it 
  • New strategies on how to reach more of your potential clients and build your business.

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners, who have a social media presence
  • Social Media managers, who manage pages for businesses
  • Marketing professionals and…
  • Everyone else who:
    - runs at least 1 social media page or
    - would like to start one or more for their business.

Why Should You Attend?

This unique half day seminar will explore the most popular platforms used by businesses today to promote and raise their profile.  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Pinterest will be on the agenda and whether your business is B2B or B2C, we will show you how to create an online strategy to promote and engage your online market.  You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives and possibly ambassadors for your brand.  To maximise comfort and opportunity, workshops will be minimised to 10 people max to ensure individual focus.

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin:  25 Sept, 2 Oct, 16 Oct,  30 Oct,
Kildare: 26 Sept, 3 Oct,  17 Oct,  31 Oct,

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Kildare: Keadeen Hotel Newbridge

Time:
9.30 AM – 1.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€45 only (Payment is required in advance to secure your place)

 

 

 

 

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 

03/07/2012
All About Social Media Marketing for your Business

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With the majority of the world now hanging out online, it is more than essential that you as a business owner or marketing professional have a presence to attract and interact with this new world phenomenon called "Social Media".  It is simply more involved than setting up a page and posting the latest product line or sales promotion but moreover a science in itself hence we invite you to discover what works and how to successfully create an online army of brand supporters.   

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • Getting the best out of your Facebook cover and timeline
  • Understanding how to get your message out in under 140 characters on Twitter
  • The importance of a 100% profile on LinkedIn
  • Foursquare bringing a new dimension to location based businesses
  • What is Pinterest and how to utilise it 
  • New strategies on how to reach more of your potential clients and build your business.

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners, who have a social media presence
  • Social Media managers, who manage pages for businesses
  • Marketing professionals and…
  • Everyone else who:
    - runs at least 1 social media page or
    - would like to start one or more for their business.

Why Should You Attend?

This unique one day seminar will explore the most popular platforms used by businesses today to promote and raise their profile.  Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Foursquare and Pinterest will be on the agenda and whether your business is B2B or B2C, we will show you how to create an online strategy to promote and engage your online market.  You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives and possibly ambassadors for your brand.

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin: 3 July, 17 July, 
Kildare: 4 July, 18 July

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Kildare: Keadeen Hotel Newbridge

Time:
9.30 AM – 5.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€97 only

 

 

 

 

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 

26/06/2012
All you need to know about leveraging your success on LinkedIn! Dublin & Kildare

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With over 100m users LinkedIn has become an increasingly popular social media channel for professional Networking.  It is well notes that it is an excellent gateway to reach business owners and key decision makers.  Recruitment companies use the platform to check out and hire potential candidates hence if you are seeking a new opportunity or are currently unemployed then this is the right place to be.

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • LinkedIn Overview
  • 10 Key principles of using Linkedin 
  • The power of using Groups
  • Why your profile should be 100%
  • Tips and ideas on writing an excellent profile
  • How to create a quality network of associates
     

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners
  • Professionals
  • Everyone else who:
    - would like to learn more about increasing their profile
    - would like to set up an account

Why Should You Attend?

This workshop will focus on the 10 key principles of using LinkedIn to increase your opportunities in a crowded marketplace.  You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses and key professionals aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives from the group.

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin: Tuesday, 26 June,

Kildare: Wednesday, 27 June, 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Kildare: Keadeen Hotel Newbridge

 

 

 


Time:
9.30 AM – 1.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€67 only

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given

 

 

08/05/2012
All you need to know about Facebook's new Timeline for your Business page!

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With just under 900m active users, Facebook is the largest marketplace in the world.  Recently Facebook made some major changes to Facebook pages with their roll out of Timeline on the 31st, March 2012.  These changes affect your marketing strategy hence you will need to revisit how you can now utilise the changes to impact your business....   

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • New Timeline for Facebook pages: what this means for your Facebook marketing strategy
  • Cover design – how to get the most from it
  • Default landing tab – with new Timeline it’s gone. How can you build an active community on your Facebook business page
  • New Facebook guidelines – Do’s and Don’ts
  • New Admin panel
  • Private messages for pages
  • New strategies on how to reach more of your potential clients and build your business.

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners, who have a Facebook business page
  • Social Media managers, who manage pages for businesses
  • Marketing professionals and…
  • Everyone else who:
    - runs at least 1 Facebook page or
    - would like to start one for their business.

Why Should You Attend?

This seminar will explain new Facebook changes to pages in detail and show you how your business can benefit from them.  You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives and possibly likes for your page.

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin: 25 April, 8 May,  22 May
Kildare: 2 May, 23 May

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght
Kildare: Keadeen Hotel Newbridge

Time:
9.30 AM – 1.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€77 only

 

 

 

 

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given
01/05/2012
All you need to know about Facebook advertising!

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With just under 900m active users, Facebook is the largest marketplace in the world.  Facebook advertising allows you to tailor your campaign by region, demographics etc hence offers enorous potential for a small fee.   

What will be covered in this workshop!

  • New Timeline for Facebook pages: what this means for your Facebook marketing strategy
  • What is Facebook adverts
  • How to set up an advertising campaign on Facebook
  • Tips and ideas on how to maximise your success

Who Should Attend?

  • Business owners, who have a Facebook business page
  • Social Media managers, who manage pages for businesses
  • Marketing professionals and…
  • Everyone else who:
    - runs at least 1 Facebook page or
    - would like to use Facebook ads for their business.

Why Should You Attend?

Michal Rupinski of www.GetSocialMediaBuzz.comwill co-present this workshop and will run through a Facebook advertising campaign from start to finish highlighting the benefits and offering tips and ideas on how to maximise your advertising campaign. You will also benefit from the opportunity to network with other businesses aswell as share experiences and gain other perspectives and possibly likes for your page.

Dates for your Diary!

Dublin: 1 May, 

Venues
Dublin: Plaza Hotel Tallaght

Time:
9.30 AM – 1.00 PM        Registration:  9am

Investment:
€47 only

BOOK NOW USING OUR PAYPAL FACILITY....

T&C

  • Payment must be made in advance of workshop in order to confirm your booking
  • Workshop will run subject to sufficient interest
  • No refund for non-attendance on the day unless advance notice has been given



06/04/2012
March 2012 Newsletter!