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“At last! A course that delivers exactly what our company needs. The Advance Business Programme exceeded my expectations in terms of real, concrete deliverables. A hands –on, practical condensed MBA – every busy business person’s dream. I found the interaction between the attendees to be thought provoking, challenging and oftentimes entertaining. The lecturers were superb in that the advice and discussions were based on practicalities and not theories. I have a much clearer vision for the future of our company and, more importantly, I now feel that I have been given the extra tools required to turn that vision into reality.”

Miriam Byrne, City Analysts, Dublin

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Every business needs to take a step back and take the time out to re-evaluate structures and strategy. This programme provides you with an ideal opportunity to do just this. It is targeted at SME Owner Manager who would like to enhance their management capabilities and create better business results.

BENEFITS

Following the programme, you will be able to analyse and understand the key business success factors to allow you to be the driving force needed to build a strong and sustainable business. You will also develop an understanding of management functions and management best practice, learning tools and techniques that you will be able to put into practice immediately.

AIM

Every company needs to improve their bottom line and this programme has been desinged to hep you do just that. The programme will facilitate you, as an owner manager to:

  • Take a fresh look at your business.
  • Improve productivity
  • Overtake YOUR competitors
  • Increase YOUR customers and YOUR sales

COURSE CONTENT

Participants complete 8 one day modules and a company improvement project and are provided with 2 days mentoring.

  • Develop a business strategy
  • Review your management practices and comply with employment law
  • Understand your company finances
  • Plan and manage your marketing process
  • Create a lean business
  • Improve your communication and negotiation techniques
  • Create a plan you can implement to improve your business

METHODOLOGY

In class sessions are highly interactive with participants learning practical tools which they can use immediately back in the workplace. Learning is transferred to the company through the completion of an IN-COMPANY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT. All participants complete an improvement project in their own company under the guidance of a mentor. (2 days individual mentoring provided)

CERTIFICATION

Participants who successfully complete the company improvement project and related report and presentation are eligible for certification to achieve a Special Purpose HETAC Level 7 award.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND?

Owner managers who wish to improve how they manage their business.

Updated on 08 November, 2015

About ISME Skillnet

ISME, the Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association, is the only independent representative association for Small and Medium Enterprises and currently has in excess of 8,750 members nationwide. Uniquely in Ireland, ISME is independent of big business, big banks and government and gives voice to the issues facing SME owner-managers.
ISME is owned, funded and managed by SME owner-managers, representing the sector through its almost 9,000 members. Therefore they can rightly claim to be the true independent voice of the Irish SME. ISME is a not for profit membership organisation whose National Council is made up of elected owner-managers of SMEs from all over Ireland and from a variety of sectors.
ISME exists to support SME owner-managers by lobbying on their behalf, providing advice and information, and offering discounts on products and services through Discount Schemes. ISME also provides a number of opportunities for business networking through events and training and to do business with other ISME members via the Member to Member area of the theybsite.
The tax-deductible membership is a cost-effective way for SME owner-managers to network with like-minded business people and to be continually updated on issues that impact on their business.
The mission of ISME, the independent organisation for the Irish Small & Medium business sector, is to:
  • To represent the best of what is best in the SME sector.
  • To anticipate and decisively articulate the needs of the sector.
  • To be vigilant, decisive, and direct in defending the interests of all small and medium businesses.
  • To be beholden to no interests, other than the members.
  • To ensure that what is urgent does not detract from what is important to the members.
  • To help members better manage their business through the provision of accurate, timely and pertinent information.
  • To drive down members costs through the co-ordinated strength of the sector.

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