01 December 2008

The Diversification Challenge - Business Start Programme.

The Diversification Challenge Business Start programme will help you to:

• Develop new business skills.
• Build a network of new business contacts.
• Succeed in starting a new diversification business.

Rural Enterprise Lecturer, Joe Mulholland with Millwood Crafts proprietor, John Robinson, Benburb.

John comments “From this accredited training we have developed new business skills which have really helped with the management of our business.”

Diversification Challenge Business Start consists of:

• Practical workshops led by experts;
• Tailored one-to-one and group mentoring support to deal with your specific business needs;
• Working with other participants to solve common business problems;

Diversification Challenge Business Start training will cover the following topics:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Production
• Office systems
• Successful Selling
• Presentation Skills
• Time Management
• Information & Communications Technology.

The Diversification Challenge Business Start programme is accredited by the Institute of Leadership and Management and provides the opportunity for participants to gain a nationally recognised qualification.

Who should attend?

Farmers or farm family members who are starting or have recently started a new diversification business.

Where will the programme be held?

View dates and locations of Programmes

Places are limited, therefore early application is advisable.

Who do I contact?

To find out more information or make an application please contact:

John Sands
Senior Rural Enterprise Lecturer
College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprise
Loughry Campus
Cookstown
Co Tyrone
BT80 9AA.

Tel: 028 8676 8356 or 07919123647