Thinking of Starting Your Own Business? We can Help!
Starting a business, especially for the first time, is a real challenge. You may know where you would like to end up, but have difficulty figuring out how to get there, or where to start.
We are able to provide you with a comprehensive range of services and supports to help you start out in business.
Business Training
Knowledge is key when it comes to starting any new business, if you have no previous business background this process can be especially daunting. We have developed a variety of courses and workshops that are tailored to those who are new to business. These courses and workshops will give you the information required to start your new business with confidence. Click HERE to see our upcoming courses and workshops.
Business Advice & Mentoring
Our mentor support programme is an invaluable source of support for early-stage businesses. We have a number of highly experienced mentors available to provide expert advice and guidance on key areas of business development. Areas where new start ups often benefit from advice and mentoring include: sales & marketing; general management; distribution; new product development; HR; financial, etc. Click HERE for more information on our Business Advice and Mentoring Service.
Financial Support
Grants
If the business you are starting is manufacturing or is an internationally traded service then you may be eligible for grant support. More information on our eligibility criteria is available here. We provide two main grants for those who are looking to start a new manufacturing or internationally tradable service business. These grants are;
- Feasibility Grant - For those who wish to conduct market research for a product or service to examine it's feasibility
- Priming Grant - A business start-up grant available to small businesses within the first 18 months of start-up
Further Information on Grants
Microfinance Ireland
Microfinance Ireland (MFI) can provide loans of between €2,000 to €25,000 to commercially viable businesses that have experienced both formal and informal declines from their bank.
Learn more about MFI.
Revenue Initiatives
The Office of the Revenue Commissioners provide a variety of supports and initiatives to assist start-up business and small and medium enterprises.
Learn More About Initiatives
Business Guides
We have a number of useful documents when it comes to starting a business. Below is our sample business plan and our '10 Step Guide to starting a business.
