Enterprise Week

Enterprise Week 2023 runs from Monday 13 to Friday 17 November with the theme: “Entrepreneurs Thrive Here”.

The week-long programme – which coincides with the annual Global Entrepreneurship Week – is developed and delivered in partnership with local enterprise agencies: CIDO Ltd, Banbridge District Enterprise Ltd, Mayfair Business Centre, Armagh Business Centre, and Brownlow Ltd.

It features everything from inspirational events and drop-in clinics to webinars and information sessions, all designed to help support the resilience and growth of the borough’s local business community.

Enterprise Week provides the perfect opportunity for local firms to network, share new ideas and showcase innovation and is a welcome annual fixture to the business calendar.

In collaboration with key enterprise partners, we’re inviting businesses across the borough to sign up to a series of inspirational events, webinars, clinics and more during this year’s Enterprise Week ’23.

Please see schedule of events below:

Instagram For Business

This event will provide an overview of how using Instagram can help sell your business, including the strategy and tactics behind the channel.

Attendees are encouraged to bring their phone with Instagram downloaded/logged in, for live analysis, Q&A etc.

Hosted by Daniel McCarry from Counter Digital

Monday 13 Nov | Armagh Business Centre | 6.30pm – 8.30pm

How Data Can Assist Your Social Enterprise

Social Enterprise NI invite you to attend this webinar to learn more about how data technologies (CRM systems) can assist your social enterprise.

Understand what data technology is available to your organisations and why to use it, along with how adopting CRM systems and other data technology platforms will aid decision-making, improve productivity, profits, and customer relationships.

Hosted by Niall McCaffrey from ProAptivity, a multi-faceted CRM software company.

Tuesday 14 Nov | Online | 12pm – 1pm

Using Meta Ads To Reach New Markets

This webinar provides businesses with an overview of the Meta Ads platform, giving practical guidance on how to use the platform to increase brand awareness, reach new customers, drive website traffic, and ultimately improve online sales or enquiries.

By the end of the session, you will have a practical knowledge of the opportunities presented to you by Meta Ads and how you can use the platform to generate new sales and acquire new customers.

Wednesday 15 Nov | Online | 12pm – 1pm

Young Enterprise Masterclass Event

Young Enterprise NI is delighted to deliver this fun packed day with a dragons den style competition and lots of opportunities to learn how to set up and run a successful enterprise.

Young people from local post-primary schools will be able to hear from industry experts on their self-employment experiences.

Certainly, a fun day planned for future entrepreneurs across the Borough.

Thursday 16 Nov | Craigavon Civic Centre | 10am – 4pm

Stuck On Socials Workshop

The Stuck On Socials workshop is designed to help all business owners get a handle on their Social Media Marketing.

With only a couple of months left in 2023 there couldn’t be a better time to get your marketing in shape for 2024.

In this workshop, business owners will learn the ‘6 steps to marketing strategy’ and how to build good habits on social platforms.

Hosted by Mairead McKibbin – Northern Ireland Social Media Marketer 2022

Thursday 16 Nov | Banbridge District Enterprises | 10am – 12pm

Black Friday: How To Prepare

A Black Friday sales event can help stimulate short term sales and capture new customers.

This session will help you understand and implement some last-minute tactics to boost your sales, both online and in-store.

By the end of the session, you will understand the fundamental requirements for a successful approach to Black Friday and be energised to implement the tactics discussed.

Friday 17 Nov | Online | 12pm – 1pm