Start Your Own Tourism Business:

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 for Tourism & Experience Businesses
• Designing a Bookable Tourism Product
• Pricing Tourism Experiences & Managing Seasonality
• Tourism Market Research & Demand Validation
• Partnership Development in Tourism
• Tourism Marketing
• Legal, Insurance & Health & Safety for Tourism Businesses
• Seasonal Cashflow & Revenue Planning
• Business Planning for Tourism Enterprises

Course Schedule:  6.30pm - 9.30pm each day 

Day 1 - 26th May

Day 2 - 28th May

Day 3 - 02nd Jun

Day 4 - 04th Jun

Day 5 - 09th Jun

Day 6 - 11th Jun

Day 7 - 16th Jun

Day 8 - 18th Jun

Day 9 - 23rd Jun

Day 10 - 25th Jun

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.

Click here in order to find out how to use Zoom

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.