The aim of this programme is to provide participants with the skills to rigorously test the viability of their business idea and to provide a strong understanding of the essential elements involved in setting up and running your own business.  The programme covers all aspects of running your own business from market research and how to make sales to taxation and legal structures and culminates in the preparation of a business plan.

Modules to be covered weekly include

Day 1

9.30am to 1pm

Self Assessment, Conditioning, Behaviours and Self Awareness - Start Business Planning Process – Your Business Model, Executive Summary, Mission and Vision Statement, Goals For Your Business

2pm to 4.30pm

Market Research – Resources available to you, Competitor Profiling, SWOT Analysis

Day 2 

9.30am to 1pm

The Psychology of Market Research, Profit & Loss Overview, Revenue Requirements - Books that have to kept, where does Vat fit in ?  Projecting Sales and Expenses in your Business Plan

2pm to 4.30pm

Business Set Up & Legal Structures – Statutory Compliance – HR and Health & Safety Overview

Day 3 

9.30am to 1pm

Set Up Costs and Funding Requirements for your Business Plan and Cashflow Projections

2pm to 4.30pm 

Overview of Taxes in Business – PAYE/PRSI/USC, Self Assessment and Income Tax, Corporation Tax

Day 4

9.30am to 1pm

Marketing for a Small Business 

2pm to 4.30pm

Online Marketing for a Small Business, Social Media Overview, Pitching and Moving Forward, Evaluation/ Question Time