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Need to convince Santa you’ve been a good girl or boy??
Then our Influencing & Negotiating Skills course is the one for you!! The programme aims to enable participants to influence the thinking and behaviour of others through effective use of communication skills. This course will help you improve your persuading, influencing and negotiating skills, key skills that once learned, have applicability across both business and life situations. So grab this chance to influence the man in the red suit!! BOOK NOW!
Why train with us? We have small class sizes of an average of 10 persons per class (individual attention guaranteed) Top Trainers (all are leaders within their respective fields), locally delivered and exceptionally good value for money.
Influencing & Negotiating Skills Course Dates: 20th & 21st November Member Rate: €225.00 This programme is designed to help participants enhance their ability to communicate in a confident and professional manner. It will enable participants to acquire the skills to prepare and plan effectively for negotiations, to understand the roles and functions people play within the customer’s organisation with whom they are negotiating, to develop an awareness of strategies to deal with people in the customer organisation, to cultivate the persuasive style of conducting a professional sales negotiation, to understand how customer behaviour can influence the negotiation strategy, to explore ways to identify and deal with common barriers to achieving goals. This course is ideal for anyone who wishes to improve their persuading, influencing and negotiating skills, especially people working in the areas of marketing, sales, advertising and buying. The course will include: 1. Introduction to Effective Communication Skills 2. What is Persuading? 3. What is Influencing? 4. An Introduction to Negotiation 5. How to best use and counteract a range of commonly seen negotiation tactics, ploys, and techniques 6. Developing your own “principled” negotiation style, adaptable to changing circumstances 7. Opportunity to practice your skills in a series of role-play scenarios on which you will receive constructive feedback from trainer and fellow learners Following successful completion of this course, you will: - Obtain practical techniques, strategies and skills for influencing others
- Be more confident in building rapport effortlessly with clients
- Discover their persuasion style and how to make a positive impact in using it
- Learn the skills to negotiate to lower overhead and maintain profit margins
- Understand the know-how of a negotiation process
- Be able to conduct the negotiation using persuasion and influencing skills
- Use the different negotiation approaches depending on the situation
- Be able to develop consensus in a negotiation process
- Identify the barriers in achieving a negotiation deal and learn how to deal with objections
This course starts on the 20th November next, so don’t delay, BOOK TODAY!! BUSINESS SCHOOL CALENDAR November
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Business Breakfast with Richie Boucher, Bank of Ireland
Date: 13th November
Time: 7:30am - 9:00am
Venue: Clarion Hotel
Cost: €20 members / €35 non - members
To book: HERE (Limited spaces available)
Richie Boucher was appointed Chief Executive Officer of Bank of Ireland Group in February 2009 and has led the Group through a major recapitalisation, restructuring and rationalisation process maintaining the Bank in private ownership with its core-franchises intact.
Join with your fellow members to hear directly from the leader of a key Irish bank talk about the new landscape of banking in Ireland, from local to global. This is a unique opportunity for you to ask some of those burning banking questions, so don’t miss out!
For more details and booking information, please CLICK HERE
Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner in association with EY
Date: 19th November
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Doubletree Hilton Hotel
Cost: €120pp / €1200 per Table
To book: visit our website here
Now in it’s third year, Cork Chamber’s Dublin Dinner 2013 will once again promote the strong connections that exist between Cork and Dublin Businesses and enhance existing business relations between the two regions. It gives unique potential for Dublin-based companies to meet with their Cork peers as well as Cork companies doing business in Dublin. It also affords the opportunity for networking amongst Cork business people who are Dublin based.
For more details and booking information, please CLICK HERE
Business After Hours at St Lukes Home
Date: Tues 26th November
Time: 5.30pm – 7.00pm
Venue: Northridge House, St Lukes Home
Cost: FREE for Cork Chamber members
To book: HERE
Cork Chamber brings you another FREE networking event for your November calendar, so it’s definitely time to start getting down to business before the Christmas rush!
This month’s event will take place in Northridge House on the grounds of St Luke’s Home in Blackrock. Northridge House was officially opened by President Michael D Higgins in 2012 and is a state-of-the-art, bright, spacious and attractive venue which is an ideal facility for businesses, associations, organisations, government bodies, societies and clubs who need a conference or meeting room for team building, training or seminars.
Join us for this fun networking event, where you will meet a minimum of 8-10 contacts with the help of the Chamber bell, in the bright and modern surroundings of Northridge House.
Enterprise Europe Network ‘State Agency Funding Seminar’
Date: 4th December
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island
Cost: Free
To book: HERE
The fourth and final part within the Enterprise Europe Network’s ‘Access to Finance for SMEs’ series will take place in the Radisson Blu Hotel in Little Island and it will outline the State Agency Funding and Revenue Incentives relevant to SMEs.
The seminar will deliver an overview of the supports available to SMEs at local, regional and national levels alongside the criteria for funding. The Revenue commissioners will identify key tax incentives and Revenue initiatives to assist businesses.
Speakers will be drawn from MicroFinance Ireland, Enterprise Boards, LEADER groups and the Revenue Commissioners. For further information, contact liz@corkchamber.ie.
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Step out for Business with Cork innovates
Date: 14th November
Time: 9am – 4pm
Venue: City Hall, Cork
Cost: Free
To book: here
The leading showcase for entrepreneurs, innovators, startups and small business, INBusiness INCork will take place on 14 November 2013 at City Hall, Cork. Hosted by Cork innovates, this all-day event promises to be a ‘must-attend’ for anyone interested in business and entrepreneurship.
This year, Cork innovates wants to help you and your business take a step in the right direction, and with this in mind, this year’s showcase is jam-packed with business value for your company, from a showcase of business support organisations and services, to a stellar line up of motivational and entrepreneurial speakers along with the Vodafone’s Smart Startup Network. “The journey of a business begins with a number of critical steps,” explains Siobhan Finn, Cork innovates Co-ordinator. “The INBusiness INCork showcase event will enable attendees to take those steps, meeting with potential partners, funding organisations and support agencies as well as hearing from case studies and successful entrepreneurs across every sector including technology, services, food and the craft industry,” explains Siobhán Finn. Running from 9am to 4pm, it is expected that this showcase will attract record numbers. The event is free to attend, but registration is recommended at https://inbusinessincorkshowcase.eventbrite.ie/ The Cork innovates steering group comprises representatives from Cork City Council and Cork County Council, the four Enterprise Boards in the region, Enterprise Ireland, UCC, CIT, Cork Chamber, CorkBIC and the South West Regional Authority (SWRA) as well as a number of entrepreneurs. These stakeholders have come together to identify and support key projects and activities to promote Cork as a location of choice for regional, national and international entrpreneurs. Vist the Cork innovates website here .
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The STARTUP EXPRESS
Nearly 180 entrepreneurs, businesspeople, technologists, students and general startup junkies from the region were transported to Dublin to facilitate them taking part in the event. Once on board they were given the opportunity to take part in a host of networking and activities in three specially designated carriages.
Best of all, it was completely free with all costs being covered by three of Cork’s technology companies - VoxPro, PCH International and Trustev. Cork Chamber was delighted to support this initiative and in the above picture you will see our President Gillian Keating just about to board!
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Enterprise Europe Network at Cork Chamber
The Enterprise Europe Network helps small business to maximise their presence on the European marketplace. Working through a network of local business organisations across Europe and further afield, we can help you develop your business in new markets, source or license new technologies or access EU finance and EU funding.
For more information, please see: www.een-ireland.ie or contact Liz@corkchamber.ie
See the ‘read more’ section (below) for further information on the following:
- Enterprise Europe Network ‘Building a Business on Your Ideas’ Seminar, November 21, Waterford Institute of Technology
- EU-China Exhibition on Urban Development, November 20-23, Beijing, China
- EU Commission’s ‘Mission for Growth to Portugal’, November 28-29, Lisbon, Portugal
- Business partnership opportunities
Enterprise Europe Network ‘Building a Business on Your Ideas’ Seminar, November 21, Waterford Institute of Technology The Enterprise Europe Network Ireland, in cooperation with the Irish Patents Office and the Enterprise Boards, will host a seminar on ‘Building a Business on Your Ideas’ in the Auditorium, Waterford Institute of Technology, Main Campus, Cork Road, Waterford on Thursday, 21 November. Speakers will include representatives from the Patents Office, Enterprise Ireland, Waterford City Enterprise Board, The Enterprise Europe Network, Waterford Institute of Technology and a Patent Attorney. This one day seminar is FREE to attend but pre-registration is required. For further information and registration, please click here. EU-China Exhibition on Urban Development, November 20-23, Beijing, China The EU-China Exhibition on Urban Development will be held from November 20-23 in Beijing. The emphasis is on solutions to increased urbanisation in both China and Europe. The event will be attended by Chinese city governments, provinces and companies. It is being heavily promoted by the EU. All of Cork’s existing and potential partner cities and provinces in China will be present at the Exhibition. Cork City Council has reserved exhibition space for the event. It will be an opportunity to promote Cork as an investment location to Chinese interests and an opportunity for Cork companies to promote themselves to Chinese customers and Chinese partners. The wider Southwest region can also be promoted at the event. If any organisation wishes to collaborate with Cork City Council in branding of the space, please contact Liz@corkchamber.ie for further information. EU Commission’s ‘Mission for Growth to Portugal’, November 28-29, Lisbon, Portugal The EU Commission’s Mission for Growth to Portugal will be held from November 28-29 in Lisbon, Portugal. This Mission for Growth can offer real value for participating companies, in particular on the Economy of the Sea strand, a strand which is very important for both Ireland and Portugal. Portugal has great political interest to develop this sector of its economy and Irish companies have a great deal to offer in terms of technology expertise on maritime sectors. This potential for business is backed by a high level of political interest, in particular from the Portuguese government. To register for this ‘Mission for Growth’ click here.
Business Partnership Opportunities
- A Dutch company specialised in human resource training and development is looking for a partner to translate a newly developed team training product into the English language and distribute the product. For more information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20130507009.
- A Norwegian manufacturer of stove guards, with a market leader position in Norway, is seeking Irish distributors who would be interested in included in including this product in its portfolio. For more information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. BONO20130801001.
- A Portuguese company working in the area of plastic parts for medical and hospital industry requires subcontracting (assembly) and distribution services. For further information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20121012031.
- A Belgian manufacturer of solar roof tiles is looking for an Irish distribution partner and/or a joint venture/investment partner. The company is interested in working with partners who are interested in the field of Green Energy. For further information, contact eimear@corkchamber.ie and quote Ref. 20121123033 BO
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10% off your overnight Christmas Party package
Period of the offer: Booked prior to the 20th of November. Why not celebrate Christmas in Style by having your Christmas Party at the Five star Muckross Park Hotel in Killarney. Party Nights scheduled for the 13th,14th of December will include, A Mulled wine reception on arrival, A four course gala Christmas Dinner, Live Band and DJ,( J90 & Jigabite) Great spot prizes. All for €49.00 per person or €119 per person to include deluxe Bed & Breakfast.
Cork Chamber members who would like to book the overnight Christmas package will receive a 10% discount on booking. For any enquiries please contact Karen Long Corporate Sales Manager at Muckross park on 064/6623400 or 087/1362397.
Corporate Offer November only
Period of the offer: 1st Nov-30th Nov From: €105 B&B per room per night
Enjoy One Nights Bed & Breakfast at the Castlemartyr Resort. Terms & Conditions: Offer available Sunday-Thursday only. Promotional rate only valid from the 1st November - 30th November 2013. This rate and offer is based on a single deluxe king room. Please quote promotion code ‘NOVCORP’ when making your reservation HERE
10% Christmas Party Night Discount for Cork Chamber Members
Period of the offer: December 2013
Christmas 2013 Make it Special. Come celebrate your Christmas party in Corks leading Christmas party venue. Fitzgeralds Vienna Woods Hotel at Christmas is a magical winter wonderland hidden in 20 acres of Woodlands, the warm fires and delicious cuisine will make your Christmas Party a special and memorable event. Contact with any Christmas inquiries to christmas@viennawoodshotel.com.
Win a visit from George Hook to Your Business
George will be broadcasting with Newstalk from Opera Lane in Cork next Wednesday 6th and Thursday 7th November for Breakthrough Cancer Research (who fundraise for Cork Cancer Research Centre).
As part of Electric Ireland’s Powering Kindness campaign, which encourages the public to do an act of kindness for one of three charities from 2-8 Nov, George Hook is getting behind Breakthrough Cancer Research, he will visit the business in Cork with the best good deed banked for Breakthrough Cancer Research and will do a good deed for you in return – whether he washes your windows, serves behind your bar, or sells for you!
Business Starts with a Conversation
Period of the offer: 25% Discount on Orders before December 31st
Conversation Piece Recently Appointed National Distributor for Gigaset Portfolio. Suitable for: Home / Office use, Doctors Surgery, Warehouse / Garage, Solicitors Office, Estate Agents, Health Centres. Can be linked to most Existing Telephone Systems. Plus Free audit of your current Traffic Costs, Plus Free audit of your existing Telephone System. For full details on the Gigaset Range of products contact: Jim Dunne:- jimdunne@conversationpiece.ie or Call 1800 300 677
Detail of Offer:
SIP Compatible, Easy Installation, No Wires Whether your employees constantly have to leave what they are doing to take a call, have to contend with a noisy environment or perhaps just want the flexibility to move around when taking a private call, there is an easy and cost effective solution available for your business. All the wasted minutes add up! Mobility in the workplace ensures that you and your staff are immediately contactable - No more time wasted finding people
- No more walking to a telephone point to take a call
- No more staff announcements on your Public Address System
This is a “Dect” based Telephone Solution which is more adaptable than the traditional Cordless Telephone. Call:- 1800 300 677 for a free quotation.
10% off Our Payroll End Of Year Seminars
Date: 9th of December
Time: 9.45am – 12.45pm and 2pm – 5 pm
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Little Island, Cork
To book: For a booking form please call Ciara or Gavin on 051-395900 or email sales@pims.ie
Yes, it’s that time of year again. We want you to be prepared for your Payroll End of Year by making this process less tedious and stressful, leaving you time to enjoy the more important things at this time of year. We will be running a morning & afternoon seminar in Cork.
Offering you a step-by-step guide through the Year End procedure, for Sage Micropay Professional and Micropay Lite. We will also be running seminars in Dublin, Limerick, Wexford and Waterford throughout December.
Bank of Ireland business customers offered Heineken Cup Jersey Sponsorship
‘Sponsor for a Day’ competition valued at €50,000, with one lucky winner sponsoring rugby team Leinster and one sponsoring Munster during key Heineken Cup Games.
The competition is open to all businesses, offering them the opportunity to win a sponsorship package at a Munster or Leinster Heineken Cup game in January 2014. The prize, which is valued at a minimum of €50,000, includes the winner’s company logo on the players’ jerseys during a Heineken Cup match in front of a very large audience both at the games and the TV viewers, as well as coverage in the Irish Independent.
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Smarter Eggs at The White Horse
Date: 11th November
Time: 6pm – 8.45pm
Venue: Upstairs at The White Horse, Ballincollig, Cork
Cost: €20 per person
To book: Email events@smarteregg.com
A Live interview with Bob Savage, VP & GM of EMC Ireland Centre of Excellence preceded by Egg Talks from three high-achieving people in business with fascinating stories to tell - Donagh Kiernan, Founder & CEO of Tenego Partnering, Ann-Marie O’Sullivan, Director, H&A Marketing+PR and Donal Cahalane, CMO, Trustev.
Smarter Egg is a growing business based in Cork providing programmes and events that build connective tissue between people and ideas, all in the context of building stronger businesses.
The programmes use the latest business thinking in a supportive, yet challenging, environment and have proven popular with a wide range of successful businesses as well as large multi-national organisations.
ICS Certificate Business Analysis start date 16th January, Cork
Date: next course begins the 16th of January
Venue: Clarion Hotel, Cork
More information: HERE or contact Fiona Sneddon 087-9690428/ fiona@ics.ie
ICS is now offering a new HETAC Level 8 course in Business Analysis. The course was developed by the Business Analysts Association of Ireland and is delivered by the National College of Ireland. The programme is delivered two days per month across six months and leads to the Certificate in Business Analysis .
Previous courses have been fully booked out and have been excellently received by course participants.
The next course begins the 16th of January, taking place at the Clarion Hotel in Cork. For more information on the Business Analysis Certification please see our website or contact Fiona Sneddon 087-9690428/ fiona@ics.ie
Innovation Workshop: Structuring your Innovation Process: Managing the levers of success
Date: November 13th
Time: 16.00-18.00
Venue: ORB 255 O’Rahilly Building, UCC Main Campus
Cost: Free
To book: Registering for tickets here
UCC are hosting a series of Innovation Workshops in the area of innovation and entrepreneurship over the 2013/14 academic year. The first workshop is entitled "Structuring your Innovation Process: Managing the levers of success" and is aimed at organisations beginning their journey towards effective innovation management. It will address the key challenges associated with innovation management and present a number of models applicable when structuring organisational innovation. The workshop will be delivered by Dr. Lawrence Dooley of UCC’s Management & Marketing Department.
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