This page is for those who are thinking about, are in the process of or have just recently started their own business. The information below has been collated to help you and support you in your efforts.

USEFUL  SUPPORTS AND TRAINING COURSES FOR SMALL BUSINESS. Technical knowledge and updates plus great for networking and meeting like minded entrepreneurs. Just some of the 32 Enterprise Boards from round the country (listed in alphabetical order)

Cavan County Enterprise Board - http://www.cavanenterprise.ie/

Laois County Enterprise Board - http://www.laoisenterprise.com/page.asp?cid=1127

Limerick City Enterprise Board - http://www.limceb.ie/training-programmes/

Longford County Enterprise Board - http://www.longfordceb.ie/training/index.php

Offaly County Enterprise Board - http://www.offalyceb.ie/training-and-courses

Westmeath County Enterprise Board -  http://www.westmeath-enterprise.ie/events-calendar

FINANCING

€90million Microfinance Scheme open for business since 01 October 2012. From Monday 01 October , applications from businesses and sole traders across all sectors employing up to ten people who have been refused credit by the banks for loans of up to €25,000 will be accepted and processed. Further details, guides and application forms can be found at County and City Enterprise Boards and at www.enterpriseboards.ie

Other Useful Websites re Funding:

http://www.first-step.ie/

http://www.guinness.com/en-row/agf/whatisagf.html

http://www.socialentrepreneurs.ie

www.businessangels.ie

www.hban.org

Start Your Own Business Course List

Please click the Reference Code for each course for more details.

Start Your Own Business - 18 hours [ Ref: ACE0003 ]
Start Your Own Business - 24 contact hours [ Ref: ACE0004 ]
Start Your Own Business 30 contact hours [ Ref: ACE0005 ]
Train the Trainer Follow Up - FREE to ACE Training Trainees BOOKING ESSENTIAL [ Ref: ACE0037 ]

Related Courses

Please click the Reference Code for each course for more details.

Start Your Own Business - 18 hours [ Ref: ACE0003 ]
Start Your Own Business - 24 contact hours [ Ref: ACE0004 ]
Start Your Own Business 30 contact hours [ Ref: ACE0005 ]
Train the Trainer Follow Up - FREE to ACE Training Trainees BOOKING ESSENTIAL [ Ref: ACE0037 ]

Links to Useful Resources

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