This webinar is organised and run as part of the Digital Growth Programme – a programme delivered by Alchemy on behalf of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council
This project is part-funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.
28/07/2022
The Digital Growth Programme is helping businesses in Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council by providing free digital mentoring. Find out how the programme helped a recent business, PFI Training Ltd
PFI Training provides specialist training courses such as IPAF Training, Driver CPC, Forklift Training and many more at their on-site learning facilities in Dungannon and Whitecross as well as travelling all over Northern Ireland to deliver their expert in-house training.
The business has gained confidence and broadened its understanding of how to represent the business online which was one of its main goals. Since mentoring, PFI Training has seen an increase in the number of course bookings coming from their social media platforms.
With the help of the Digital Growth Programme, the business received mentoring on a range of digital marketing topics including:
✔️ social media,
✔️ branding,
✔️ and website optimization.
Now the business can utilize these channels for continued success.
Ards and North Down Borough Council
NMDBusiness
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
26/07/2022
Businesses in Ards and North Down Borough Council and Newry, Mourne and Down District Council can apply to avail of up to 5 days free digital support through The Digital Growth Programme.
Here's what our Digital Growth Programme participant had to say about the support they received through this programme!
We have helped over 180 businesses across the District Council areas of Newry, Mourne, and Down District and Ards and North Down Borough Council to grow and develop, like local business - Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen.
Tracey received social media mentoring to upskill her knowledge on Instagram, video creation, and working with marketing influencers.
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Tracey Jeffery
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
23/06/2022
See what our Digital Growth Programme participants had to say about the support they received through this programme! You can apply for FREE Digital support for your business at https://thedigitalgrowthprogramme.com/ - Apply Today!
Vizz Creative
Tracey's Farmhouse Kitchen
Joseph Walls Ltd
Good Craic Gifts and Souvenirs
Studio Twenty Three
The Essence of Energy
The Gymnastics and Trampoline Network CIC
The Quirky Camper Booth
Ards and North Down Borough Council
NMDBusiness
09/06/2022
This morning we had the pleasure of speaking at the NI Small Business Conference about the Digital Growth Programme and Social Media Tips for your Business. We’ll share our presentation here later today so keep an eye out for that!
Newry Chamber
NMDBusiness
Alchemy Digital Training
📅 Date: 09.06.2022 | Time: The conference runs from 8.30AM - 4PM and this masterclass will begin at 11am.
Join our upcoming bitesized Masterclass on Advanced Social Media at the NI Small Business Conference on 9th June in Newry.
Alchemy Digital Training’s Commercial Director Emma Gribben will walk you through the latest social media trends, tools and tips for managing your social media in 2022. This session will look at emerging channels to have on your radar, as well as sharing tips to make your social media content work like clockwork. This session will finish with a case study of a local business that has used Social Media to propel its growth.
Agenda:
• Important trends for Social Media in 2022
• Tools and Tips for Creating Social Media Content
• Case Study: Digital Growth Programme Participant
We hope that you can join us at the conference, however if you are unable to make it, we will be sharing the presentation on the Digital Growth Programme social media channels so you can access this information and implement it within your business.
This masterclass is organised and run as part of the Digital Growth Programme – a programme delivered by Alchemy Digital Training on behalf of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council
This project is part-funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.
NMDBusiness Ards and North Down Borough Council
28/04/2022
Alchemy Digital Training presents a FREE WEBINAR delivered by Digital Twenty Four on 'How to Record, Edit and Produce a Product or Service Video Using Your Mobile Phone' for the Digital Growth Programme.
Thurs 5th May 12 noon - 1.30pm
During this webinar you will find out about:
1. Choosing the right type of video content for social media - Instagram & Facebook Reels, Tik Tok, Youtube
2. Top tips on filming & content – how and what, the dos and dont's
3. Editing – some free online tools and apps to use to edit your video
4. Lighting – why it is important, how to master it and the tools you will need to perfect it
5. Setting the scene – what should be considered and how to do it
You will leave with all the knowledge on how to use your smart phone to take great video content to help you grow online.
This workshop will be delivered virtually through Go To Webinar.This webinar is organised and run as part of the Digital Growth Programme – a programme delivered by Alchemy Digital Training on behalf of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council and Ards and North Down Borough Council
This project is part-funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.
Alchemy Digital Training presents a FREE WEBINAR on ‘𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐨 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐫𝐝, 𝐄𝐝𝐢𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐞 𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭 𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐔𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐨𝐧𝐞’ for the Digital Growth Programme.
🗓️ Date & Time: Thurs 5th May 12 noon – 1.30pm
📽️ Join Cara Jackson – Social And Content Lead at Digital Twenty Four and she will show you how to create video content for social media (and your website) using only your mobile phone.
During this webinar you will find out about:
1. Choosing the right type of video content for social media – Instagram & Facebook Reels, Tik Tok, Youtube
2. Top tips on filming & content – how and what, the dos and dont’s
3. Editing – some free online tools and apps to use to edit your video
4. Lighting – why it is important, how to master it and the tools you will need to perfect it
5. Setting the scene – what should be considered and how to do it
You will leave with all the knowledge on how to use your smart phone to take great video content to help you grow online.
This workshop will be delivered virtually through Go To Webinar.
This webinar is organised and run as part of the Digital Growth Programme – a programme delivered by Alchemy Digital Training on behalf of Newry, Mourne and Down District Council / Ards and North Down Borough Council. This project is part-funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme.
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With digital marketing and immersive technology becoming such a vital tool for businesses in today’s world for boosting sales, generating leads and reaching new customers, businesses will need as much knowledge and experience as they can in this field. The Digital Support Programme is designed to give businesses valuable advice and support from experts in the industry, between 1:1 mentoring and workshops, where they can then develop their digital skills within their industry.
This programme aims to enhance digital capabilities and develop knowledge in new and existing platforms including; social media management and advertising, SEO, PPC and website optimisation as well as delivering new customer experiences through AR, VR and immersive technology.
This programme allows businesses to register their interest* for mentoring sessions with a qualified and well experienced digital expert. If successful each eligible business will benefit from between 1 – 5 days of 1:1 mentoring support. The process for the delivery of this support is straightforward; a digital diagnostic will be conducted to establish the businesses’ current skills, identify gaps and the individual business needs. Next a suitable mentor will be appointed and a unique plan for that business developed, which will be delivered via 1:1 mentoring. As a result, 260 businesses on the mentoring programme will have developed bespoke knowledge in digital marketing and immersive technology to enhance business performance.
We understand that each business will have different needs and there is not a one size fits all approach. This programme is designed to give each business the support it needs to grow and develop new jobs in the economy. We’ve handpicked some of the best talent across all digital disciplines to help businesses upskill. Our mentors and trainers have a very hands-on approach. We will create a bespoke mentor package for you to ensure your staff have the most relevant digital skills needed to help your digital business stay ahead.
The flexible 1:1 mentoring programme gives both traditional and digital businesses the opportunity to discuss and seek advice on many aspects of digital marketing including;
Integration to back office systems; Online Accounting/Stock Management for Small Business, PAYE and payment returns,
Beginner and Advanced Social Media,
Social Media analytics,
Video Marketing using video to showcase your products and services,
Email for Small Business, Content Creation and Copywriting,
Developing an E-Commerce Strategy,
Selling Online through third party platforms: Selling through established platforms e.g. eBay, Amazon Marketplace. Selling through third party sites,
Digital Strategy: selling through your website, online advertising, using analytics to drive sales,
Website Optimisation,
Cyber Security,
Immersive Technology, using Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in your business,
Identifying & adopting mobile apps that will enhance customer engagement,
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Identifying the right CRM for your business, developing a basic CRM, getting the most out of your CRM, using CRM to drive sales.
In addition, workshops have been designed to develop digital knowledge on existing platforms already widely used by businesses while also giving a scope for new, emerging platforms to progress awareness in all aspects of digital marketing.
