Start Your Own Business - Inspiring Guide to Building Your Own Path
23rd February, 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th March and 13th April 2026
18:30 - 21:30
Online delivery
The Entrepreneurial Journey: A Self-Assessment
This session helps you:
Explore what it really means to be an entrepreneur in today’s competitive environment.
Understand the motivations, challenges, and rewards of starting and running a business.
Reflect on your own suitability for self-employment and develop an entrepreneurial mindset.
Identify the key factors to consider before starting a business.
Navigating Irish Business Law: Legal Structures and Regulations
This session explains:
The legal framework for setting up and running a business in Ireland.
The different business structures available and how they compare.
What you need to know about registering a business name, tax obligations, insurance, and regulatory compliance.
Mastering the Art of Sales: Building Relationships and Closing Deals
This session focuses on:
Why sales are critical to the survival and growth of your business.
Practical sales skills, including effective communication, building relationships, creating an elevator pitch, networking, and closing sales confidently.
Marketing Strategy / Digital Transformation
This session covers:
The fundamentals of marketing and why research is essential before spending money.
How to identify your target customers and market segments.
How to create a practical marketing plan, including digital marketing, AI tools, and technology, aligned with your business goals.
Cash Flow Management: The Lifeline of Your Business
This session shows you:
Why cash flow, not profit, keeps a business alive.
How to forecast cash flow and manage money coming in and going out.
Key concepts such as receivables, payables, fixed and variable costs, break-even analysis, and accessing finance when needed.
Fuelling Your Venture: Exploring Funding Options
This session outlines:
The funding options available to start-ups, including government supports, banks, and alternative finance.
The advantages and disadvantages of different funding sources.
How to decide which funding option is most appropriate for your business.
Financial Fundamentals: Bookkeeping, Taxes, and Internal Controls
This session introduces:
The basics of bookkeeping and financial management for small businesses.
Your tax obligations and how to stay compliant.
How to control credit, maximise profitability, and maintain accurate financial records (books of prime entry, profit and loss, cash flow, etc.).
Sustainable Business: Building a Greener Future
This session explores:
What sustainability means for small businesses in practice.
How to reduce environmental impact while running a profitable business.
Sustainable practices, regulatory considerations, supply chains, and ways to reduce emissions.
Building a Solid Foundation: Creating a Business Plan
This session explains:
Why a business plan is essential for starting and growing a business.
How to develop a clear, practical business plan.
What should be included in your strategy, financial projections, and operational plans.
This course will be delivered by TalentPool Limited on behalf of LEO Cork City.
