Online Start Your Own Business Course - 8 evening sessions

The course will provide individuals with the skills; management tools and expertise to start their own business The programme will guide participants through the various aspects of starting and running a business and assist them in assessing the viability of their business idea.

Course Content

• Assess the financial and marketing viability of the business
• Explore their suitability to, and the challenges surrounding, self-employment
• Develop a Business Plan for the business
• Explore the various sources of finance, how to secure appropriate finance and build banking relationships
• Gain an understanding of the legislative and statutory frameworks relevant to businesses in Ireland
• Identify the relevant government agencies and the reporting obligations that these impose on business from an operational, financial, employment, tax and company law perspective
• Supports available to businesses from government and other agencies, including the remit and role of the LEO
• Gain an understanding of how to keep a basic set of books
• Know how to manage their cash and working capital
• Develop credit management techniques for their business
• Understand taxation obligations for businesses – types of taxation, their purpose, registration, using ROS, self-assessment, filing requirements, returns etc.
• Marketing their business using cost-effective multi-media marketing tools including the use of Social Media
• Use IT to systemise, automate and market their business
• Sales – developing a customer focus, integration with marketing effort, Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools and techniques

Course Delivery

The programme comprises eight evening sessions delivered over Zoom. You will need a PC/laptop/smart phone or tablet to participate. When you register you will be sent a link to allow you join the virtual classroom. The programme will be fully interactive and participants will be encouraged to ask questions and share their experiences.

Dates:  19th, 20th, 26th & 27th August and 2nd, 3rd, 9th & 10th Sept - Online sessions from 6pm - 9pm  

Places Available: Up to 14 places per course.

Cost: Free

Please note that a 6-month telephone and email support will be provided as part of this programme.

All participants can avail of a one to one session with the Trainer to discuss their individual business needs and plans.