September'09 Update ...

Welcome to our September'09 Update!

• Train the Trainer (Nationwide) FETAC Level 6 (Sept/Oct/Nov)
• Business & Secretarial Studies Award FETAC Level 5 (Oct’09)
• Reception Skills (Nationwide) FETAC Level 5 (Oct’09)
• Interior Design FETAC Level 5 (Oct’09)
• Horticulture (includes Computer Skills) FETAC Level 3 Sept’09

Ongoing: start booking:

• Bookkeeping (Manual & Computerised) FETAC Level 5
• Payroll (Manual & Computerised) FETAC Level 5
• ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) 7 modules
• ECDL ‘Start’ – completing 4 modules
• Word Processing or Spreadsheets FETAC Level 5 or Level 6
• Database or Slide Presentation FETAC Level 5
• Private ‘One-to-One Classes’ (Ongoing – book appointment)
• Children of Lir Computer Classes (7 – 12 years)- Ongoing

What do they do in there?

Lir Print …
Lir Train …
Lir Recruit …

Train the Trainer FETAC Level 6 (Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec’09)
Train the Trainer Mullingar,Co. Westmeath.
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.
Other Venues: Monaghan, Navan, Portlaoise, Drogheda, Cavan, Longford (In-company/group courses available to book)

Daytime: €600
Sept 7 x 5 Mon (Full day)

Saturday: €650
Oct 3 x 5 Sat (Full day)

Morn or Evening: €700
Oct 15th x 8 Thu

Business Studies Secretarial FETAC Level 5 Award (BBSSX)
Recession or no Recession, you still need employable skills!
1 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 www.lirbusinesscentre.com for more details).

Reception Course Certified FETAC Level 5 … Choices - Front Office Skills
FETAC Level 5, Mullingar, 6th Oct’09 (1 day per week x 5 weeks) €300

FETAC Level 5, Monaghan, Navan, Portlaoise, Drogheda, Longford.
(Attend 2 days training plus Assignments and completed Workbook)
Oct’09/Nov’09, €300

FETAC Level 5, Distance Learning
€60 deposit plus 4 x €60 (as Assignments/Workbook are submitted)
Anytime - €300

Lir Certificate - One Day Course In a town near you – contact us
Oct’09/Nov’09 €80

Interior Design … Certified FETAC Level 5
Colour & Light – Introduction to Interior Design facilitated by an experienced and practical Interior Designer. Contact us for more details on Collection of Work/Projects (Starting 6th Oct’09 9.30am – 1pm
Option 1: A certified course - FETAC Level 5 Course Fee: €400
Option 2: One Day “Interior Design on a Budget” Fee: €60

‘Knit-Nat’ Crafts Group - September/October’09
Get back to/or start knitting, sewing, crafts … contact us and let us know what you are interested in doing.

Autumn/Winter Special Offers …
Bookkeeping FETAC Level 5 Certified
Payroll FETAC Level 5 Certified
Word Processing FETAC Level 5 or 6
Spreadsheets FETAC Level 5 or 6
Database or Slide Presentations FETAC Level 5
ECDL (Full 7 Modules)
ECDL ‘Start’ (4 Modules)

Authorised Agents:
Thesaurus Payroll Software
€140 plus VAT @ 21½%

Horticulture Course – FETAC Level 3
This course includes both Practical and Computer Skills elements, visits to local garden centres and gardens.

Training Swaps …
Still taking interesting ‘swaps’ for an ECDL … run it by us … email lir@eircom.net

Printing & Confidential Secretarial Services:
Secretarial Services:
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 www.lirbusinesscentre.com for more information or phone me!

Printing Offer:
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

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.
Do you sell yourself well in an interview situation? Don’t just skip over this question without answering it honestly … how to sell yourself at a Telesales Interview etc. Book a One-to-One Consultation now.

‘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 or email frances@lirbusinesscentre.com
Whether you are registered with Lir Recruit, or not, visit www.lirbusinesscentre.com under Recruit and if any positions listed interest you, email your CV first.

‘Lir Stamp & Seal’ Promotion:
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 us.
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 us! …

“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 … making a come-back –
Pubs, Clubs, Parties, 6,000 songs plus YOU!
For bookings phone 087-2536686

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 www.lirbusinesscentre.com
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