Kerry Entrepreneur Development

Caterassist has been voted Jobseekers Choice Agency 2007.

There was stiff competition for the coveted Jobseekers Award and KED would like to extend our heartiest congratulations to Caterassist founder and CEO Jerry O’Sullivan and his excellent team.

Caterassist has gone from strength to strength since its formation in March 2001. Find out more about Caterassist.

The Enterprise Start course is currently taking expressions of interest. Email George Nash to register for this course or ring him on 064 37034.

Who Is This Course For?

This course is for entrepreneurs in Kerry wishing to start-up their own business or who are already in the early start-up stages. It will help self-starters “fill the blanks” in their business skills and help them establish a solid foundation for their enterprises.

Entrepreneurs wishing to pursue public or private enterprise funding in the future will also benefit by participating in Enterprise Start.

Email George Nash to express your interest in this course or call him on 064 37034

Practical Approach

The course focuses on practical business activities rather than taking an academic approach.

Get Ahead Start On The Competition

Participants in the Enterprise Start course will learn the tips and tricks that will give them an edge over the competition. Business professional and tutor Paul Healy will share his vast wealth of business experience and knowledge with participants over the six weeks of the course.

Places Are Limited

Places are limited for this extremely popular Enterprise Start course so contact George Nash now to register your interest or call him on landline 064 37034.

The “Halo” Business Angels Partnership matches private investors with pre-screened investment opportunities in start-up, early stage and developing companies. Since starting in April 2006, the programme has recruited over 120 investors nationally and has also registered over 70 potential investee companies. Five companies have so far received funding under the programme, with a similar number at an advanced stage in agreeing funding.

The South West region has about 20% of these investors and applicant companies indicating a high level of interest and activity. If you would like to register either as an investor or as a company seeking investment contact Peter Bennett, Programme Manager for the South West, email: irelandsw@businessangels.ie or phone 021 7304603. For more information see www.businessangels.ie

The very successful Genesis Enterprise Programme is now recruiting participants for its 2007 start up.
Are you an early stage knowledge based business in the South West of Ireland?

Genesis is a publicly funded 12 month incubation programme for knowledge based start-ups in Cork and Kerry.
What supports are available?

The programme offers the following supports:

• potentially 50% of prior year income (up to a maximum of EURO 38,000)
• up to30 days of business training
• Office space including Business Address, PC, Internet, Email, Desk, Phone etc. (provided by CIT and ITT)
• Experienced mentor for each participant
• Opportunity to work in an environment with other entrepreneurs at very early stages in enterprise development
• Opportunity to access the facilities and capabilities of the Programme partners

Where can I find out more?

For further information see www.gep.ie or contact the Programme Manager, Denise Kennedy at 021 4867535 or email dkennedy@gep.ie

We are now recruiting for the next Enterprise Start training programme at the KTI Centre, Killarney. Visit Programmes for full details or contact George Nash at 064 37034 - email george@kerryentrepreneur.com