Start a Business
From Idea to Income:
Looking to start a business in South Dublin? We can help you.
Starting a business is exciting. It can also feel hard to know where to begin. You may have a business idea. You may have a skill you want to turn into income. You may already be trading and want to grow.
We support people at every stage of business. This includes people with a new idea, people starting out, and businesses that want to grow, scale and become more sustainable.
You do not need to have everything worked out before you contact us.
You might have questions such as:
- Is my business idea a good one?
- How do I write a business plan?
- How do I find customers?
- What do I need to know about tax?
- How do I manage my money?
- What supports are available to me?
Our team can guide you every step of the way.
Local Enterprise Office South Dublin offers free business mentoring and guidance. This support is available to entrepreneurs at every stage of their business journey.
A mentor can help you with areas such as:
- Developing a business plan.
- Pricing your product or service.
- Understanding your customers and target market.
- Marketing your business.
- Managing your money and see what financial supports you could be eligible for.
- Growing your business and much more!
Mentoring gives you time with an experienced industry professional. They listen to your ideas, answer your questions and help you make a clear plan on what to do next.
Running a business means learning new skills or improving the skills you already use every day.
We offer free and subsidised training courses. These courses are practical and useful for small business owners and people who want to start a business or improve specific parts of their current business.
Training can help you learn about:
- Taxes.
- Bookkeeping.
- Business plans.
- Marketing in a digital world.
- Social media tips and tricks and more!
Start Your Own Business bootcamps are designed for aspiring entrepreneurs. They help you understand what it takes to start a business and turn an idea into action.
When your business is ready to grow, we can help you look at the supports that may be right for you. Local Enterprise Office South Dublin offers programmes and financial supports for eligible businesses.
These supports can help businesses to:
- Grow and scale.
- Reach new customers.
- Become more sustainable.
- Build better systems and beyond!
Feasibility Study Grants are designed to assist the promoter with researching market demand for a product or service and examining its sustainability.
We can talk to you about your business goals and help you understand which supports may suit your needs.
Starting or running a business by yourself can feel daunting at times. It helps to meet other people who understand the journey. Local Enterprise Office South Dublin supports local networks where business owners can connect, learn and share ideas.
NEWS - Network of Enterprising Women in South Dublin:
NEWS is a network for female entrepreneurs in South Dublin that gives women in business a space to meet, network, share ideas and support one another.
Women can face unique challenges in business. NEWS helps members connect with other business women who understand those challenges.
The network is a place to: Build contacts, share experience, find and give support, learn and grow confidently. NEWS offers a supportive space for female entrepreneurs to connect with likeminded women who understand the challenges of running a business.
SCENE:
South Dublin Creative Economy Network.
SCENE is for artists and people working in the creative sector. This includes creatives such as makers, designers, performers, writers and other creative business owners. The creative industry can be challenging. SCENE helps people connect with others who understand that world.
The network gives creatives a space to meet other creatives, share ideas, get inspired, get and give support and more!
Support from idea to income!
Local Enterprise Office South Dublin is here to help you move from idea to income.
You may be thinking about starting a business. You may be ready to launch. You may already be trading and want to grow.
Whatever stage you are at, we can help you take the next step.
Contact Local Enterprise Office South Dublin to learn about mentoring, training, programmes, financial supports and local networks that can help you start and grow your business.
Let’s make it happen, together.