Last week, Bridge Enterprise Centres hosted an exciting series of events for Local Enterprise Week, bringing together entrepreneurs, business owners, and industry experts to share valuable insights and strategies for business growth. Over three impactful days, attendees had the opportunity to gain knowledge, network with peers, and take away actionable steps to enhance their businesses. Here’s a look at the highlights:
3rd March: 5 Steps to Boost Sales Webinar with Lissa McPhillips
We kicked off the week with an engaging session by Lissa McPhillips from Dynamic Marketing, who delivered a powerful 5-Step Action Plan to help SME business owners boost their sales and achieve revenue growth in 2025. This free webinar was packed with practical tips on refining sales strategies, setting revenue goals, and leveraging marketing insights to drive success. Participants left the session with a clear roadmap to supercharge their sales and maximise their business potential.
4th March: Free 1-to-1 Business Advice Clinic with Mark Fielding
On Tuesday, attendees had the opportunity to receive personalised business advice from Mark Fielding, an experienced business advisor. Held at our Enterprise Centre in Nutgrove, this session offered free 45-minute consultations, catering to entrepreneurs at all stages—whether they had a new business idea, were launching a start-up, or looking to grow an existing business. Mark provided tailored guidance, strategy, and practical support to help businesses navigate challenges and seize new opportunities. The response was overwhelming, with slots filling up quickly!
Get in touch if you wish to book a 1-1 Business Advice Session with Mark – Email us admin@bridgeec.ie
5th March: AI for Business Growth Webinar with Richard McKeown
We wrapped up the week with an insightful webinar by Richard McKeown, a top marketing strategist with WSI, exploring how AI can drive business growth. Richard delved into practical AI applications, from personalised customer engagement to data-driven decision-making, demonstrating how AI can refine strategies and streamline operations. This session was particularly valuable for businesses looking to integrate AI-driven marketing and automation into their growth plans.
A Week of Impactful Insights
Local Enterprise Week proved to be an incredible opportunity for learning and professional development. The interactive sessions provided actionable strategies and expert guidance, empowering business owners to move forward with confidence.
A big thank you again to all our expert speakers and attendees for making the week such a success! If you missed out, stay tuned for future events from Bridge Enterprise Centres—we’re committed to supporting your business journey every step of the way.
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