I can’t believe how quickly the year is going by and how shaken everyone has become due to the economy. The way I look at it, we have two choices, either sink further into a malaise of discontent and uneasiness or get on with our lives – though it may be different now. I have never said that it is easy, but what has been easy? I get up each morning knowing that there is Printing, Training and Recruitment opportunities out there … and I have no choice but to make a determined effort to go out and get it. I value each and every client/student that walks through these doors and through keeping in touch and asking what people want, we have been able to improve what we are doing, adjust our services and costs, and thereby benefiting everyone concerned. You’ll be surprised at what we have done so far. For a colourful version of this Newsletter go to www.lirbusinesscentre.com and enter your email address.
Kind regards
Frances Gallagher
What do they do in there?
Lir Print …
Lir Train …
Lir Recruit …
Training Fees to suit all pockets …
Training Swaps …
‘Lir 555 Computer Club’-
Our training ranges from €10 per class upwards. Through our ‘Lir 555 Computer Club’ training it costs from as little as €5.55 per hour for computer training.
‘Lir Training Vouchers’ -
You can buy Training Vouchers from €20 for yourself or someone you know who would benefit from training and build up a course over time.
Flexi-Class Times and Flexi-Pay Options –
Computer classes can be booked at times that suit you thereby allowing you more flexibility when it comes to booking your classes and paying fees.
Great feedback from the May’09 Newsletter and some interesting suggestions for ‘swapping’ a service or product for an ECDL course, for example. We took up three of the ‘swaps’ offered and it worked out extremely well.
Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 (Aug/Sept/Oct’09)
Train the Trainer
This course is designed to equip Learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. We have successfully managed to keep costs down and are taking bookings on a first-come basis. A choice of start times opposite.
*** Excellent Value! ***
Daytime: €600
Aug19th x 5 Wed or
Sept 7th x 5 Mon
Saturday: €650
Sept 19th x 7 Sat
Evenings: €700
Sept 17th x 10 Thu
Image Processing FETAC Level 5 (Sept/Oct’09)
Image Processing Course
This course is designed to develop practical understanding of digital image processing using image processing software and provides the Learner with the appropriate knowledge and skills to visualise and plan all the stages involved in the production and manipulation of digital graphics images. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
FETAC Level 5
Daytime: €300
10am to 1pm
Aug 18th Tue x 8 or
Sept 7th Mon x 8
August Special Offers … use €20 Training Vouchers
ECDL (Full 7 Modules or ‘ECDL Start’ 4 Modules)
Bookkeeping FETAC Level 5 Certified
Payroll FETAC Level 5 Certified
Keyboarding / Data Entry FETAC Level 4
(Purchase €20 Training Voucher(s) and book course of your choice, when training hours run out purchase another Voucher and complete at your pace.
Computer classes can be booked at times that suit you thereby allowing you more flexibility when it comes to booking your classes and paying fees.
Great feedback from the May’09 Newsletter and some interesting suggestions for ‘swapping’ a service or product for an ECDL course, for example. We took up three of the ‘swaps’ offered and it worked out extremely well.
Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 (Aug/Sept/Oct’09)
Train the Trainer
This course is designed to equip Learners with the knowledge and skills necessary to design, deliver, assess and evaluate training programmes. We have successfully managed to keep costs down and are taking bookings on a first-come basis. A choice of start times opposite.
*** Excellent Value! ***
Daytime: €600
Aug19th x 5 Wed or
Sept 7th x 5 Mon
Saturday: €650
Sept 19th x 7 Sat
Evenings: €700
Sept 17th x 10 Thu
Image Processing FETAC Level 5 (Sept/Oct’09)
Image Processing Course
This course is designed to develop practical understanding of digital image processing using image processing software and provides the Learner with the appropriate knowledge and skills to visualise and plan all the stages involved in the production and manipulation of digital graphics images. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
FETAC Level 5
Daytime: €300
10am to 1pm
Aug 18th Tue x 8 or
Sept 7th Mon x 8
August Special Offers … use €20 Training Vouchers
ECDL (Full 7 Modules or ‘ECDL Start’ 4 Modules)
Bookkeeping FETAC Level 5 Certified
Payroll FETAC Level 5 Certified
Keyboarding / Data Entry FETAC Level 4
(Purchase €20 Training Voucher(s) and book course of your choice, when training hours run out purchase another Voucher and complete at your pace.
Authorised Agents:
Thesaurus Payroll Software €140 plus VAT @ 21½%
Reception Course €300 (Also by Distance Learning)
Front Office Skills
FETAC Level 5 Certified (Pay in full or €60 deposit, and 4 x €60) With Distance Learning you can start whenever you like and complete within 6 months. Otherwise book yourself into a 5-day Reception Course at our Centre starting in September’09 (1 day per week). See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/
Time Management (Half Day Course) €90 - Stop procrastinating!
This half day (morning class) is designed to make us more aware of our time and how we actually spend it. Thinking and planning about setting goals for our business is always a good idea, but there comes a time when we have to stop procrastinating and start earning money – especially now in this economic climate. How many times have we caught ourselves always busy being busy – doing work that is not necessarily selling or money producing activities, but we swear we are building our business – in fact we are just ‘getting ready to get ready’. This morning class will help to focus more on what needs to be done and how to manage our time more effectively.
Business Studies Secretarial FETAC Level 5 Award (BBSSX) Recession or no Recession, you still need employable skills! ‘My mother told me this, and it never let me down’
One Year intensive PLC Course - Flexi-time Classes & Payments
Business & Secretarial skills appropriate for the modern office: Text Production, Word Processing, Information & Administration, Reception Skills, Personal Effectiveness in the Workplace, Communication Skills, Work Experience module and choices of other Modules - Bookkeeping, Payroll or Audio Transcription etc.
Ideal for those who would like to keep their part-time job and study at the same time. Book classes and pay as you go. We also have shorter Secretarial Skills Courses available. (See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more details).
CV Preparation:
Interview Techniques:
Many people who call into us for a CV Preparation have never had to have a CV done before, sounds incredible to some, but I totally understand. Now is not the time to take a chance with your CV. It needs to sell you completely. It needs to ‘jump out’ to a potential employer and say ‘yes, I’m the person for the job’. You have a wealth of experience at this stage and having it done professionally either through our Secretarial Services or through a personal one-to-one CV Consultation is a worthwhile investment.
I received an email from a ZaleTabakman.ca about the ‘Top 10 Skills by Job Hunters’ – an interesting read.
There you go, I’ve been saying it for years – start selling!
Do you sell yourself well in an interview situation? Don’t just skip over this question without answering it honestly … would you sit in front of me and let me interview you and appraise your interview technique. Book a One-to-One Consultation now.
Quote: ‘Getting a job is the same as making a sale, once the product is you and the sale is the job offer’
‘Lir Recruit’ - Recruitment Agency:
Recruit info …
Recruitment is very quiet at present, but some employers are still recruiting sooner than advertising – it is fair to say that it is and always has been far easier to place a candidate we know who has trained with us as we get to know you better. If you are an employer our placement fees are minimal – contact Frances (044) 9342754
Qualified and Experienced Trainers required. Visit http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ under Recruit.
Printing & Confidential Secretarial Services:
Printing Offer:
Many of you already know that this is how we started out way back in the late ‘80’s -providing confidential Secretarial Services was important then and is vitally important now. It is one of the biggest cost-cutting exercises you can do at the moment. Typing can be done over the weekend, at night – the hours don’t matter and you’re not paying staff for overtime rates either. Speak to us confidentially and we’ll organise a Secretarial Services Package that suits you.
See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more information or phone me!
5,000 A5 Full Colour Double Sided Leaflets €350 plus VAT including Design – excellent value! Remember we cater for small runs and have a solution for most printing queries.
Phone Joe now on 044-9342754 or 087-2536686 or email joe@mullingar.net
‘Lir Stamp & Seal’ Promotion:
Secretarial Services:
Lir Printing provides stamps and seals for all occasions.
When was the last time you said ‘it would be handy if I had a stamp for this’ … ‘if only I had a stamp – well, now you know where to get them.
We can put your Company Logo on the self-inking rubber stamp or/and an image. Same day order, so no excuses. Remember, we are open Saturdays,
CVs, Letters, Projects, Mass Booklets, Photo-copying, Faxing, Binding, Business Cards, Headed Paper etc. (See end of Update …)
‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery Promotion:
Getting married?
We have a full range of ‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery available to order, or if you would prefer some made-to-order Wedding Stationery items then speak to Joe here at Lir Business Centre
The whole point of a Wedding Invitation Card is to get the message across and that it’s a card and you both like. It certainly does not have to cost a fortune – you have enough expense! So don’t get caught into thinking that if it is not expensive then it’s no good.
Contact us (044) 93 42754 and speak to Joe or Brogan
Printing Offer:
Many of you already know that this is how we started out way back in the late ‘80’s -providing confidential Secretarial Services was important then and is vitally important now. It is one of the biggest cost-cutting exercises you can do at the moment. Typing can be done over the weekend, at night – the hours don’t matter and you’re not paying staff for overtime rates either. Speak to us confidentially and we’ll organise a Secretarial Services Package that suits you.
See http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/ for more information or phone me!
5,000 A5 Full Colour Double Sided Leaflets €350 plus VAT including Design – excellent value! Remember we cater for small runs and have a solution for most printing queries.
Phone Joe now on 044-9342754 or 087-2536686 or email joe@mullingar.net
‘Lir Stamp & Seal’ Promotion:
Secretarial Services:
Lir Printing provides stamps and seals for all occasions.
When was the last time you said ‘it would be handy if I had a stamp for this’ … ‘if only I had a stamp – well, now you know where to get them.
We can put your Company Logo on the self-inking rubber stamp or/and an image. Same day order, so no excuses. Remember, we are open Saturdays,
CVs, Letters, Projects, Mass Booklets, Photo-copying, Faxing, Binding, Business Cards, Headed Paper etc. (See end of Update …)
‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery Promotion:
Getting married?
We have a full range of ‘Chanel’ Wedding Stationery available to order, or if you would prefer some made-to-order Wedding Stationery items then speak to Joe here at Lir Business Centre
The whole point of a Wedding Invitation Card is to get the message across and that it’s a card and you both like. It certainly does not have to cost a fortune – you have enough expense! So don’t get caught into thinking that if it is not expensive then it’s no good.
Contact us (044) 93 42754 and speak to Joe or Brogan
“Lir Armorial Scrolls and Family Name Histories"
You know when you’re stuck for an idea for a present, or a ‘thank you’ gesture and absolutely no idea what to get maybe for a Parent, an Aunt, Uncle, Friend or Client. One idea is a framed Armorial picture giving detailed information on your family name. The Armorial Crest can be viewed in our office, printed and framed and delivered if required.
The armorial history combines the Surname history at the bottom of the scroll with a full colour rendition of the earliest Coat of Arms once associated with a bearer of the surname. Full colour border graphics to complement the arms of each history, and, suitably framed and mounted, these scrolls make an attractive display. A double frame and matting allows two histories to be placed together as a wedding gift or anniversary present.
Each Scroll can be previewed on screen and quickly printed on a sheet of 11x17 parchment paper. Each is sold with an individual certificate number and a seal guaranteeing the authenticity.
This is the product that many of our customers say they have been waiting for!
Phone Joe: (044) 93 42754 / (087) 2536686
Lir Course Suggestions …they are more than welcome …
I’m always surprised by the training suggestions I get from Students and some of the more recent ones are:
Guitar Lessons – sorted, contact us.
Sewing Classes – “I want to know how to use a sewing machine”, “I want to re-invent my clothes instead of throwing them out – any ideas”. Knitting Classes – “I want to know how to knit”, “would like to share what I know with other fellow knitters – nattering and knitting! – a sort of ‘Knit-Nat’ Group – why not? Contact me.
Sewing Course:
Where students can learn how to make up a commercial pattern in a fabric of their choice and are shown how to cut out, sew, fit and finish a garment. Contact me! …
“Lir Chocolates” Promotion
As an on-going promotion, the next time the phone rings and someone asks you where would they go to get Printing, Training or Recruitment services, answer ‘Lir Business Centre, Mount St., Mullingar’ and you could be one of the lucky ones who receive our promotional box of ‘Lir Chocolates’. Why shouldn’t you get rewarded!
“Mullingar Entertainment News” …
… just a little something I heard …
Karaoke
Karaoke … making a come-back –
The Bridge Bar, Dublin Bridge, Mullingar Sat 8th Aug’09
For bookings phone 087-2536686
Darragh J. Glennon – Debut Album Launch – ‘Detour’ - The Stables, Mullingar - Sat. 2nd Aug’09 – www.bebo.com/Darragh_J or www.myspace.com/darraghjglennon
Lir Business Services & Training Centre t/a Lir Business Centre
Lir Print, Train, Recruit
42 Mount Street, Mullingar, Co. Westmeath.
(044) 934 2754 (044) 934 2755
frances@lirbusinesscentre.com http://www.lirbusinesscentre.com/
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