Start Your Own Business Programme

If you're thinking of starting a business, our Start Your Own Business Programme will help you, from developing and researching your ideas, learning basic business start-up skills and expanding your potential with marketing and financial planning advice. 

Course Details:

Dates:

Tue 10^th & Wed 11^th Feb 2026

Tue 17^th & Wed 18^th Feb

Tue 24^th & Wed 25^th Feb

Format: Online/Zoom (Trainer will provide login details via email to attendees near the start date).

Duration: 2 workshops per week for 3 weeks

Time: 10am to 1.00pm

Topics to be Covered:

• The Entrepreneurial Journey: A Self-Assessment
• Navigating Irish Business Law: Legal Structures and Regulations
• Mastering the Art of Sales: Building Relationships and Closing Deals
• Marketing Strategy/Digital Transformation
• Fueling your Venture: Exploring Funding Options
• Financial Fundamentals: Bookkeeping, Taxes, and Internal Controls
• Sustainable Business: Building a Greener Future
• Internationalisation
• Building a Solid Foundation: Creating a Business Plan

About the Trainer:

This course will be delivered by Gordon MacArdle, Rocas Training on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cavan