MICRO: Enhancing Competitiveness of Micro-enterprises in Rural Areas Module No 10: EU wide tools and resources for rural micro-enterprise development Prepared by the Consortium for the project: “Irish Rural Link – National University of Ireland Maynooth- CDI – EEO GROUP SA- IHF asbl – IDP - Internet Web Solutions SL”

Real life examples of excellence Overview How many slides? 9 slides in total How long to read and listen? 15 minutes (not including exploring the links provided within slides) What is the benefit? See aim and expected learning in following slides

Real life examples of excellence Unit Aim This unit aims to provide the best practices of micro-enterprises grown through the use of EU Tools and Resources

Real life examples of excellence Expected Learning Outcomes At the end of this module you will be able to: Be inspired Will have been introduced to real life examples of micro-enterprises that grew through the use of EU tools Will be able to design and implement a strategy for sustainable growth of your micro-enterprise

Real life examples of excellence “Association pour le Droit à l’Initiative Economique” (Adie) Good Practices Non-financial services for strengthening micro-enterprises New marketing strategy for services offered, including a new dedicated communication tool. One-on-one support for specific categories of micro-entrepreneurs. Specialized help desks, which are staffed by volunteers, staff members, expert partners 3-day data-processing training course after which the entrepreneur is given the possibility of acquiring his/her own computer for 100€. More information: https://www.adie.org/

Real life examples of excellence TRANS-FORMANDO S.Coop.Mad. The LACER products are the result of three years of work in Spain, France, Hungary and Poland. Good Practices - LACER Project The LACER Methodology is intercultural and proposes two phases of the learning process: Training in business creation and management Tutoring: one-on- one training on the development of each entrepreneurial project. Different pedagogical tools to facilitate the training. More information: http://transformando.org/

Real life examples of excellence EVERS&JUNG (1) Good Practice – Α scheme providing a cost-effective way of reducing default rates, by providing mentoring support to start up businesses. The intention is that regular checks, every three months, will identify problems before they become too difficult to manage. Business support is tailored to the needs of the clients. Training in sales, marketing and cash flow forecasting Quarterly status check, covering business budgeting and cash flow Access to a database of support information Access to workshops on the minicontrol software tool More information: https://www.eversjung.de/

Real life examples of excellence EVERS&JUNG (2) Good Practice – MiniControl Software Computer-based business support tool for micro-entrepreneurs Entrepreneurs can learn to use it within two hours, and it does not require accounting skills because it operates on a cash flow basis. Six basic modules, covering: household budgeting, business cash flow, profitability, financial planning, order and project control and business development. Integrated assessment of enterprise and private financing, budgeting More information: http://www.minicontrol.eu/

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