START - Monthly Business Network for Start-Ups

Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? In the Early Stages of Growing One?

START is our New Network for Start-Up & Early Stage Enterprises (0-2 Years)

Gain Expert Advice on Business Stategies from Guest Speakers
Exchange Ideas and Share Experiences with other Entrepreneurs
Avail of Opportunities to Build Contacts and Win Business
Guests are welcome (no charge for first time visit)

When and Where?

START network meets on the third Tuesday of each month in Stillorgan, 7pm to 9pm.

Next Meeting April 24th

'An Introduction to Cloud Computing' with Syl Cotter, DNA IT SOLUTIONS

Make an informed decision on Cloud Computing services:

What is it?
Why now?
What are the benefits?
What services are available?
How does it work?
What should I be aware of?
Frequently asked questions
Demonstration

Syl cotter is Sales & Marketing Manager of DNA IT SOLUTIONS who specialise in providing businesses with first-rate IT solutions suitable for small to medium enterprises and mid-sized corporates within all industries. For more info: bit.ly/JcHo8e

Previous Meetings:

March 20th 'In the Business of Being Social' with Ian Cleary, RazorCoast.

The changing landscape of the business environment through social media. Discuss useful hints, tips and advice to help you engage with your customers and grow your presence online. See here for more info: dlrceb.newsweaver.com/Flyer/1fln5012h0c

February 21st An introduction to Google's Marketing Products:
• Google AdWords
• Google Analytics

One of the most powerful ways to market your business online is to use Google. This session focussed on Google AdWords which allows you to show your ads to people who are searching on Google for what you offer.

The session was by Lucy Johnston of Bread & Butter Marketing who, prior to setting up Bread & Butter Marketing, spent nearly 7 years at Google where she built and led online sales teams supporting businesses and agencies using the Google suite of marketing products.

Read more: DLRCEB.newsweaver.com/Flyer/vp4d5tcrt1p

January 17th 'Tackle That THING' Workshop with Miriam Ahern

What are the things you KNOW you should be doing to move your business on? What is on YOUR 'long finger'?

December 6th Members only event "Festive Networking"

November 15th 'Create an Effective Email Marketing Campaign'

This talk outlined how a good email marketing campaign can build customer contacts and loyalty and form the core of your marketing strategy. Cost-effective and possible to automate, email marketing can play a significant role in driving your business forward. Speaker, Alan O'Rourke, founder of Spoiltchild and Toddle.com. Spoiltchild is one of the leading digital agencies in Ireland with over 10 years creating and implementing marketing and design compaigns for start up and blue chip clients around the world.

2012 Meeting dates

May 15th, June 19th, July 10th

What to attend a meeting?

To attend a START network meeting (no charge for first visit) contact:
Angela Tynan, DLRCEB Network Co-ordinator

Email: angela@dlrceb.ie
Tel: 01 494 8400
Mobile: 087 223 5269