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The events are aimed at assisting and facilitating new and established small and micro businesses from the person that works on their own through to those that employ up to 10 people.

According to the LCOEB, an estimated 1,250 people attended small business training courses throughout Co Limerick during 2009, up 55pc on the 2008 number.

Ned Toomey, CEO, LCOEB, says this was an encouraging sign for the Irish economy.

“In the current economic climate, it’s important to promote the advice and support available to assist those wishing to establish or develop a business. We have seen that a downturn in the economy can often lead to a sharp rise in entrepreneurial activity."

Over 20 businesses in Co Limerick were supported through grant aid in 2009, representing a €270,000 investment in small business in the county. The LCOEB also co-funded and supported the development of five enterprise centres in Croom, Dromcollogher, Broadford, Ballylanders and Kilmallock.

The upcoming business and networking events will feature expert advice on issues including Starting a Business, Sales and Marketing for Beginners, Taxation for the Self-Employed, Developing an Internet Business, Time Management in a Small Business and Credit Control and Financial Management for the Owner Manager.

The series will start on 9 February in Deebert House Hotel, Kilmallock, where Robert McKernan of McKernan Training Solutions will offer advice on developing a sales strategy for 2010, as well as delivering a separate presentation for food companies and related businesses on selling to large multiples.

For more information on courses and events in Limerick, click here.

Photo: Robert McKernan, owner, McKernan Training Solutions