Please note this training is for Mayo based businesses only.

Course Content:

Topics discussed as outlined below:

• The importance of preparing a business plan i.e. start-up costs, running costs, business revenue
• Advantages and disadvantages of being self employed
• The five main reasons why businesses fail
• Sources of finance e.g. grants, Microfinance, bank loans etc 

 This is a highly interactive, participant focused workshop and as a result of attending participants will have a clearer picture of how to proceed with their business idea.

You will be emailed with details on how to join this live online training. This training is being delivered by Padraig Considine. 

Padraig Considine established Professional Accounting Solutions in 1993. He had previously worked in Industry as both a Credit Controller and Financial Controller for a period of over fifteen years.

When the practice commenced it primarily concentrated on looking after the bookkeeping/taxation requirements of the smaller businesses and the self-employed. The business has since evolved and now offers a full range of accounting services.

Over the past 15 years Padraig has delivered training and mentoring supports on behalf of;

• The Department of Social Community and Family Affairs
• Galway Rural Development
• Galway City Partnership
• Cumas Connemara Teo
• Citizens Information Board
• Numerous Local Enterprise Offices countrywide