The Micro Business Network is a network of business people at similar stages of development in their business. This brainchild was initiated by Joe Kelly Waterford Area Partnership and Liam Murphy from the Department of Social and Family Affairs. The MBN network shares a common vision which supports, encourages, informs and introduces entrepreneurs to information, and useful contacts.

The benefits of being a member of the Network include:

• Opportunity to Network with like minded people

• Group Purchasing such as Business Insurance and Website Development

• Group Marketing – we identify the marketing needs of the network and individuals in the network and source marketing/training support. Also organising group marketing presentations to businesses using the complimentary skills of the network members

• Peer Group Support which is very important and beneficial to small businesses

• Relevant Training Programmes and Speakers.

The MBN meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of every month in the Ramada Hotel from 5 until 7. Why not come along and network with other SME local businesses and share and receive information, support and make new contacts.