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7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th July 2022
Category:
Start Your Own Business
For individuals with a business idea in mind and who are thinking of starting their own business or who have a hobby which they would like to expand into a new business. Also suitable for an early stage start-up.
Trainer - Ace Training Limited
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THIS COURSE IS STRICTLY FOR WESTMEATH CLIENTS ONLY
Online Start Your Own Business Course - 8 morning sessions
Objective
This programme aims to make participants aware of what is involved in starting their own business in Ireland. It is a practical course aiming to assist participants start their own business and/or to assist participants to decide whether to start their own business.
We aim to help people to start a business in and/or after the current crisis. Our course takes into account the challenges, obligations and opportunities which come with the covid 19 crisis.
Content
This is a comprehensive, innovative, dynamic, practical course at the end of which the participant will be able to:
- Produce a business plan – template (training workbook) is provided in soft and hard copy – sections provided during sessions and BTWEA business plan available in soft copy
- Establish their vision - start with the end in mind
- Self Employment versus Business Development
- Decipher if their idea is feasible
- Set realistic goals and targets
- Plan and conduct basic market research
- Have a list of useful telephone numbers and contacts
- Register the business with the appropriate places, e.g. companies office
- Understand difference between company and sole trader
- Choose an appropriate business structure for their business idea ¨ Establish and maximize your presence in the virtual world Updated
- Evaluate, cost and price a product/service – establish breakeven
- Cash management and debt collection including cashflow forecasting
- Funding your business - list sources of finance and assistance, particularly LEO supports available to start-up businesses – traditional and modern Updated regularly
- List non financial supports available
- Use simple, practical promotion and advertising techniques
- SELL then spend !
- Start to network
- Understand tax obligations, deductible expenses, allowances and reliefs (includes update on recent tax changes, e.g. Covid 19 Pandemic Unemployment payment, Wage Subsidy Scheme)
- Be aware of safety legislation and minimum requirements – especially obligations
- Insurance • Be aware of employment legislation, especially those which may be required for business to operate post covid 19
- Time management (linked to costing)
- Intellectual property and introduction to legal protection of same
- Managing stress and achieving work life balance
- Use the toolkit provided to them on this course to develop a successful business
- Using technology to develop your business and also to reduce costs
- GDPR Update
Duration: 8 morning sessions from 10am-1pm over the course of 4 weeks
Dates: 7th, 8th,14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd, 28th, 29th July
Time: 10am-1pm each day.
Places Available: Up to 20 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.
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