THIS COURSE IS STRICTLY FOR WESTMEATH CLIENTS ONLY 

In-Person Start Your Own Business Course - 4 Day Sessions + Follow Up Clinic 

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.

Content

This is a comprehensive, innovative, dynamic, practical course at the end of which the participant will be able to:

• Market Research - Is there an opening for your business and customers willing to buy from you?
• Business Structure - Should you be a sole trader, a limited company or even part of a partnership?
• Business Planning - A good business plan is necessary before you can apply for funding or a loan from your bank.  We will outline what it takes to create your own business plan.
• Sources of Assistance - We will tell you about the supports for SME's from the Local Enterprise Office and other sources:  funding you might be entitled to, training we can offer to help you or your employees upskill, or access to an expert advisor to help you grow.
• Taxation Issues - As a business owner you will need to understand income tax, VAT and possibly corporation tax.  Taxes can be complicated and overwhelming, so we will help you understand the basics to get yourself set up the right way from the beginning.
• Financial Planning – Costing, pricing and cashflow. Know Your breakeven.
• Promoting your Product/Service - Marketing is costly and time-consuming if it is not done right.  We will explain the most effective marketing channels for small businesses - many of which are free!
• Managing your business - Business leaders produce results, and to do this, they need to manage people, resources, processes and money.  We will outline the basics of business management for a start up SME.
• Operational Issues: Insurance, IP Rights, Franchising, Going Green
• Also you will get a valuable one to one mentoring session at the end of the course to help you get through the next steps in your particular business, or avail of supports you might be entitled to.

Duration: 4 Full Day sessions

Dates: 24th , 28th Feb & 3rd , 4th March 2025

Time:   9.30am - 4.30pm each day.

Places Available: Up to 20 places per course.

Cost: €20

Venue: Shamrock Lodge Hotel Athlone

All participants can avail of a one to one session with the Trainer to discuss their individual business needs and plans.

Please note: In the event you book a place and subsequently do not cancel your booking at least ten working days prior to the commencement of the course and do not take up the place no refund or fee transfer will be offered.