Start Your Own Business Programme:

Two factor authorisation is required when booking; please ensure you have this set up with your bank. If you experience any difficulties regarding payment, please contact the LEO office at 051 849905 for assistance.

This Start Your Own Business course has been developed for those who are thinking of starting a small business or those who have a business that is running less than 2 years.

The Course:

This programme will provide individuals who are seeking to start their own business with the skills, management tools and expertise in making the right decisions, planning and organising effectively. It will help individuals gauge what will be required in order to keep their new venture running effectively and efficiently. 

The course has been designed to build your practical business skills in the following areas: 

• Entrepreneurship
• Preparing a Business Plan
• Legal Issues for Start Ups & GDPR
• Market Research & Marketing
• Digital Marketing & Social Media
• Finance - Cash flow, Profit & Loss & Ratio Analysis
• Taxation

Course Schedule:  9.30am - 12.30pm each day 

Day 1 - 5th Apr

Day 2 - 9th Apr

Day 3 - 12th Apr

Day 4 - 16th Apr

Day 5 - 19th Apr

Day 6 - 23rd Apr

Day 7 - 26th Apr

Day 8 - 30th Apr

Day 9 - 3rd May

Day 10 - 7th May

Please Note: 

• This training is for businesses currently trading or planning on trading in Waterford City or County. If you are based outside of Waterford please contact the relevant LEO to access a similar service. A full listing of LEO offices are available by following this link - Find Your Local Enterprise Office
• By booking this course you agree to share your booking details with the trainer.
• The Zoom link for this online programme will be emailed in advance.
• Two factor authorisation is required when booking; please ensure you have this set up with your bank. If you experience any difficulties regarding payment, please contact the LEO office at 051 849905 for assistance.

Delivery Method

This workshop will be delivered via Zoom. Click the link below to see how to use Zoom.

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Training Partner: Terry Harmer - Director of NLC Training.

Terry is a Member of the Institute of Training & Development (MIITD), a Fellow of the Sales Institute of Ireland, (FSII), a Member of the Marketing Institute of Ireland, (MMII) a Licensed Practitioner of NLP, (NLP Prac.), holds a BSc. in Business Administration, and a Certificate in Training & Continuing Education, training on training evaluation and transfer of skills to the workplace.

NLC was formed in 1991, and specialises in designing and implementing training programmes and modules modelled on world class companies, using best practice initiatives, to train Sales, Customer Service, Communications, Teambuilding, Leadership, and People Management.