T2501 Start Your Own Business (Evenings)

Venue:
Online & Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminam Business Park, R32 DW97
 
Date:
29/01/2025
 
Note:
29th, 30th January, 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th February
 
Time:
6pm - 8pm
 
Category:
Start Your Own Business
 

The Start Your Own Business Course focuses on those with a business idea and are unsure as to how to develop the idea into a business plan. This course will be delivered over 6 evening sessions and will also include a one to one mentoring session to further tailor content to your needs.

€30
Attendees
 
 

Course Outline:

The Start Your Own Business Course focuses on those with a business idea and who are unsure how to develop the idea into a business plan. 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. This programme will be delivered through a mix of online and in person sessions and will guide participants through the various aspects of starting and running a business and assist them in assessing the viability of their business idea. 

The in person sessions will be delivered in Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminham Business Park, R32 DW97 

  • Online via Zoom on 30th January, 5th, 6th, 12th February
  • In person on 29th January and 13th February (Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, R32 DW97)

Course Content:

Participants will be able assess the viability of business ideas and understand essential elements needed to bring an enterprise from to concept to profit. They will also learn the essential elements required to start up and run their own businesses effectively. Contents of the programme include;

  •  Self assessment
  •  Preparing a business plan
  •  Business set up
  •  Cashflow and cash collection
  •  HR and employment legislation
  •  Sources of finance
  •  Costing and pricing
  •  Researching the market
  •  Marketing for the small business
  •  Legal issues for start ups

A one-to-one mentoring session with the course trainer will also be available to further tailor the course content to your needs.