Introduction to Starting your Own Business - 23rd October

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
23/10/2026
 
Note:
Friday 23rd October
 
Time:
10am-12:30pm 
 
Category:
Start Your Own Business
 

This session is aimed at people who are considering the possibility of becoming self-employed and starting their own business.

Free
 
 

Introduction to Starting your Own Business - 23rd October

  • Date: Friday 23rd October
  • Time: 10am-12:30pm 
  • Venue: Online
  • Cost: FREE

About the trainer:

The course will be delivered by Dominic Mullen on behalf of LEO South Dublin

Testimonials:

'Very impressed on the session today, super informative, a lot of questions were answered, thank you so much Dominic!'- Almarie

'Great overall intro to starting own business and helping with encouragement to do so' - Kelly

Ideal for: 

This session is aimed at people who are considering the possibility of becoming self-employed and starting their own business. This could be because you have lost your job due to the pandemic, have an idea for a new product or service, or just really want to be your own boss. 

Course content

  • Why people start businesses
  • The traits and skills that can be useful for entrepreneurs  
  • Coming up with a business idea if you haven't already got one
  • Testing your business idea
  • The sorts of business structures you could opt for
  • The supports that are available through Local Enterprise Office South Dublin
  • Deciding on your next steps