Start Your Own Business- 4-day Bootcamp in February 08/02/2025

Venue:
Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Rathnew, Co Wicklow, A67 X566
 
Date:
08/02/2025
 
Note:
4 full Saturdays in person
 
Time:
09:30-16:30
 
Category:
Start Your Own Business
 

Start Your Own Business Bootcamp held over 4 successive Saturdays in person in Wicklow Local Enterprise Office.

€50
Attendees
 
 

Day 1: Business Planning and Market Research


Session 1: Introduction to Business Planning 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Aim: To provide participants with a foundational understanding of business planning and its importance.
- Key Topics:
- Importance of a business plan
- Components of a business plan
- Setting business goals and objectives
- Outcomes: Participants will understand the importance of business planning, be able to outline the main components of a business plan, and set clear business goals.


Coffee Break: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM


Session 2: Market Research and Analysis 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
- Aim: To teach participants how to conduct effective market research to validate their business ideas.
- Key Topics:
- Understanding market research
- Identifying target customers
- Analysing competitors
- Market trends and demand forecasting
- Outcomes: Participants will learn how to conduct market research, identify target customers, and analyse market trends and competitors.


Lunch Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


Session 3: Business Lean Model Canvas 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Aim: To help participants create a visual representation of their business model using the Business Model Canvas tool.
- Key Topics:
- Overview of the Business Model Canvas
- Mapping out key components: value propositions, customer segments, channels, revenue streams, etc.
- Outcomes: Participants will understand how to develop a comprehensive Business Model Canvas for their business idea.


Comfort Break: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM


Session 4: Crafting Your Value Proposition 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
- Aim: To enable participants to articulate a clear and compelling value proposition.
- Key Topics:
- Understanding value proposition
- Identifying customer problems and solutions
- Crafting a unique value proposition
- Outcomes: Participants will create a unique value proposition that addresses their target customers' needs and sets their business apart from competitors.

Day 2: Finance and Legal Essentials


Session 1: Understanding Business Finances 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Aim: To provide a basic understanding of business finances and financial management.
- Key Topics:
- Financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statement)
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Managing cash flow
- Outcomes: Participants will understand key financial statements, budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management.


Coffee Break: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM


Session 2: Funding Your Business 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
- Aim: To explore various funding options for startups.
- Key Topics:
- Types of funding (self-funding, loans, investors, grants)
- Preparing for funding (business plan, pitch deck)
- Approaching investors and lenders
- Outcomes: Participants will learn about different funding options, how to prepare for funding, and strategies for approaching investors and lenders.


Lunch Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


Session 3: Legal Considerations for Startups 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Aim: To educate participants on the legal aspects of starting and running a business.
- Key Topics:
- Business structures (sole trader, partnership, company)
- Legal requirements (registration, licenses)
- Intellectual property (trademarks, copyrights)
- Outcomes: Participants will understand different business structures, legal requirements, and intellectual property protection.


Comfort Break: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM


Session 4: Compliance and Risk Management 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

- Aim: To highlight the importance of compliance and managing business risks.
- Key Topics:
- Regulatory compliance
- Risk identification and management
- Insurance and liability
- Outcomes: Participants will learn about regulatory compliance, risk management strategies, and the importance of insurance.

Day 3: Marketing and Sales Strategies


Session 1: Marketing Fundamentals 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Aim: To introduce participants to the basics of marketing and the importance of a marketing plan.
- Key Topics:
- Principles of marketing
- Developing a marketing plan
- Branding and positioning
- Outcomes: Participants will understand marketing principles, develop a basic marketing plan, and learn the importance of branding.


Coffee Break: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM


Session 2: Digital Marketing and Social Media 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
- Aim: To provide insights into digital marketing strategies and effective use of social media.
- Key Topics:
- Overview of digital marketing
- Social media platforms and strategies
- Creating engaging content
- Outcomes: Participants will understand digital marketing strategies, effectively use social media platforms, and create engaging content.


Lunch Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


Session 3: Sales Strategies and Techniques 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Aim: To equip participants with effective sales strategies and techniques.
- Key Topics:
- Understanding the sales process
- Building a sales strategy
- Techniques for closing sales
- Outcomes: Participants will learn the sales process, develop a sales strategy, and acquire techniques for closing sales.


Comfort Break: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 4:  Customer Relationship Management (CRM) 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM

- Aim: To highlight the importance of CRM and how to implement it in their business.
- Key Topics:
- Introduction to CRM
- Benefits of CRM
- Tools and techniques for managing customer relationships
- Outcomes: Participants will understand CRM, its benefits, and how to implement CRM tools in their business.

Day 4: Pitching and Presentation Skills


Session 1: Crafting Your Business Pitch 9:30 AM - 11:00 AM
- Aim: To help participants develop and refine their business pitch.
- Key Topics:
- Elements of a strong business pitch
- Structuring your pitch
- Tailoring your pitch to different audiences
- Outcomes: Participants will create a compelling business pitch tailored to different audiences.


Coffee Break: 11:00 AM - 11:15 AM


Session 2: Presentation Skills 11:15 AM - 1:00 PM
- Aim: To enhance participants' presentation skills for pitching and other business scenarios.
- Key Topics:
- Effective communication techniques
- Using visual aids
- Handling Q&A sessions
- Outcomes: Participants will improve their presentation skills, learn to use visual aids effectively, and handle Q&A sessions confidently.

Lunch Break: 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM


Session 3: Practice and Feedback 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
- Aim: To provide participants with an opportunity to practice their pitches and receive feedback.
- Key Topics:
- Practicing pitches in groups
- Receiving constructive feedback
- Refining pitches based on feedback
- Outcomes: Participants will practice their pitches, receive feedback, and refine their pitches for better effectiveness.


Comfort Break: 3:00 PM - 3:15 PM

Session 4: Networking and Next Steps 3:15 PM - 4:30 PM
- Aim: To encourage networking among participants and outline next steps after the programme.
- Key Topics:
- Networking strategies
- Building a support network
- Action plan and next steps
- Outcomes: Participants will develop networking strategies, build a support network, and create an action plan for their business journey.

Location:Local Enterprise Office Wicklow, Clermont House, Rathnew, Co Wicklow,  A67 X566
Date:Sat 8th Feb, Sat 15th Feb, Sat 22nd Feb, Sat 1st March 2025
Time:09:30-16:30
Cost:€50
Trainer:The Entrepreneurs Academy

Please note:

BOOKING PERIOD WILL CLOSE 24 HOURS BEFORE TRAINING COMMENCES. 

Returns Policy

Once a course has been paid for our policy on returns is as follows:

  • 100% return of course fee if sufficient notice from the participant (i.e. not less than 5 working days.)
  • 75% return of course fee if the participant notifies us 48 hours prior to the commencement of the course.
  • No refund if the participant does not notify us at least 48 hours prior to the commencement of the course.