Do you have an idea for a business and want to know how to take to the next level? Or have you started a business but need to know more about the many aspects of running a business, such as book-keeping, market research, sales and marketing?

If so, Local Enterprise Office, Waterford has developed a Start Your Own Business course, with a panel of industry-specific mentors, that is suitable for those thinking of starting a business or those that are undertaking that journey!

The course runs over eight consecutive weeks (two evenings from 6.00pm to 9.00pm) at Waterford City Enterprise Centre, Waterford Business Park, Cork Road, Waterford.

Start Your Own Business Programme

• Thursday 19th March: - Idea Generation Effective Entrepreneurship
• Tuesday 24th March: - Idea Generation Effective Entrepreneurship
• Thursday 26th March: - Idea Generation Effective Entrepreneurship
• Tuesday 31st March: - Introduction to Business Planning
• Thursday 2nd April: - Online Sales/Marketing
• Tuesday 7th April: - Marketing Plan
• Thursday 9th April: - Sales Plan
• Tuesday 14th April: - Market Research
• Thursday 16th April: - Book-keeping Cash Flow & Cost Control
• Tuesday 21st April: - Book-keeping Tax and VAT
• Thursday 23rd April: - Review of Marketing Plan
• Thursday 30th April: - Review of Business Plans / Funding
• Tuesday 5th May: - Elevator Pitch

Cost and how to Apply:

The course fee is €135.00 and payment confirms a place on the course.

If you are in receipt of social welfare payment you may qualify for a reduced fee, please call 051 849905 or email info@leo.waterfordcouncil.ie