Start Your Own Business Course

This is an in-person weekend programme with the goal of supporting you to develop your idea into a business. 

Saturday 21st February 09:30 to 16:30 with lunch included

Saturday 28th February 09:30 to 16:30 with lunch included

Saturday 7th March 09:30 to 16:30 with lunch included

Venue: Osprey Business Centre, Naas

Is this course for you?

• Do you have a business idea you want to develop?
• Would you benefit from a step-by-step guide to getting your business up and running?
• Are you looking for expert advice on setting up and managing a business?

If you answered yes to any of the above, this course is for you!

What to expect

Kildare Local Enterprise Office’s Start Your Own Business course will guide you through the key aspects of starting and planning a business. Our experienced trainer will help you assess your idea and take the right steps to turn it into a viable business.

This course combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, so you’ll be ready to launch your business with confidence.

What you’ll learn

You’ll explore essential topics including: 

• Legal issues for startups
• Finance and basic bookkeeping
• Pricing strategies
• Marketing and promotion
• Sales and negotiation
• Market research
• Business planning
• You’ll also learn about the supports available through LEO and other organisations.

 By the end of the course, you will be able to:

• Identify the key skills and traits of successful entrepreneurs
• Assess and refine your business idea
• Understand the financial aspects of running a business
• Choose the right legal structure for your business
• Develop effective sales and marketing strategies
• Use social media to build brand awareness
• Create financial projections
• Understand basic HR principles
• Conduct market research and define your target customer
• Develop a clear value proposition or USP
• Write a comprehensive business plan

* Note:

This is a general Start Your Own Business programme. We also offer a separate Start Your Own Food Business course beginning on Saturday, 7th February.

Whether you're just exploring an idea or preparing to take the next step, the Start Your Own Food Business programme will guide you through the key steps involved in launching a food business.

You can find full programme details HERE

For more information, email us at localenterprise@kildarecoco.ie

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