This weekend training course will be facilitated by Gordon McArdle from Rocas Training & Business Development.

Date & Times

• Saturday 24th of June | 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. | The Hive Enterprise Centre, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim
• Sunday 25th of June | 9:30a.m. - 4:30p.m. | The Hive Enterprise Centre, Carrick On Shannon, Co. Leitrim
• *Please note that lunch is not provided to participants

• 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.

Course Outline

• Self-Assessment
• The elements involved in Starting Your Own Business
• Business Planning
• Marketing your business
• Using Online & Social Media effectively
• Sales & Finding your first customers
• Finance & Bookkeeping
• Taxation
• Working and living as a self-employed person

While this course is open to everyone, if over-subscribed priority will be given to Leitrim based companies.