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 in person in 3 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. 

These in-person sessions will take place over two weekends in the Portlaoise Enterprise Centre, Clonminham Business Park, R32 DW97 on the following dates and times.

• Friday 4^th April 6.45pm to 9.45pm
• Saturday 5th April 9.30am to 4.30pm
• Saturday 12th April 9.30am to 4.30pm

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.