‘Build your own dreams, or someone else will hire you to build theirs.’

Entrepreneur and self-made millionaire Dr. Farrah Gray said that.

If 2019 is the year you plan on taking his advice, there are three upcoming workshops that could set you on the path to success… and it won’t cost you a cent.

It’s all part of Local Enterprise Week, a series of free business related events for budding entrepreneurs.

Put these in your diary, then pop in and be inspired with some usable advice from people who have been there.

Here are three workshops to check out:

1. On the Starting Line

Happening: Thursday, March 7th, 2019 (9am-11am) at the Mardyke Arena 

This is a Start Your Own Business workshop targeting full or part time sports people interested in entrepreneurship as a career.

2. Partnership & Enterprise

Happening: March 6th, 2019 (11.30am) at The Imperial Hotel, South Mall

This is a networking opportunity for micro enterprises and self-employed individuals. It will focus on the supports available from Cork City Partnership CLG and the Local Enterprise Office. Two local Entrepreneurs will share their experiences, including the challenges they faced and supports they received along the way.

3. What’s Cooking?

Happening: March 6th, 2019 (4.30pm) at NeighbourFood, 13 Barrack Street, Cork 

An opportunity to hear from a number of local food producers that are making a go of developing new markets and new ideas. This will be an enjoyable networking and learning opportunity for food producers at the NeighbourFood premises on Barrack Street.

To book your place on any of the free events taking place in Cork City during Local Enterprise Week visit the website.