Start Your Own Business - May 2026

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
06/05/2026
 
Note:
Trainer will provide login details via email nearer the start date
 
Time:
6.30pm - 9.30pm
 
Category:
Start Your Own Business
 

Whether starting or growing your business, this programme will give you an understanding of the processes involved in planning and developing your business, from idea to market research, financial planning, legal requirements, sales and promotion.

€25
 
 

Start Your Own Business ProgrammeStart Your Own Business Programme

This 6 x evening programme will give you a good understanding of the processes involved in starting or growing your own business. A one-to-one follow up clinic is included (will be arranged after the workshops are finished).
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Details

Dates: 
Wednesday
Thursday
Week 1:
06th May
07th May
Week 2:
13th May
14th May
Week 3:
20th May
21st May
Duration: 2 x evenings per week for 3 weeks.
Time:   6.30pm - 9.30pm
Format: Online via Zoom, link will be issued by trainer. (please check your junk/spam folders.)

Who should attend
This Start Your Own Business training course is designed for individuals considering starting a small business or those who have a business that is running less than 9 months. The course modules aim to introduce participants to entrepreneurship, self-employment, the legal aspects of setting up, tax & VAT obligations, basic financial management, market research, sales and the development of a business plan.

The following Modules will be covered:
  • Is self-employment right for me? 
  • How will I run my business, legal obligation, business risk, registering with revenue and for VAT
  • Marketing yourself & marketing your business
  • The psychology of sales & selling
  • Business planning using the Business Model Canvas (BMC)
  • Incorporating customer service into your business for profit

Trainer:

Maeve Finch, Total Focus, will be running this programme on behalf of Local Enterprise Office Cavan.