This programme is designed for anyone with a specific business idea in mind and a firm commitment to develop the business idea.

Aim
The specific objective of the programme is that each participant develops a written business plan over the duration of the course.

Outcome
Participants will have a first draft Business Plan with specific recommendations to develop the Business Plan further.

Outline
Over six evening sessions, the course encourages each participant to explore the business idea in a structured framework that covers questions such as:

Why do I want to set up a business? What are my business goals? What qualifications, skills and experience do I bring to the business? How do I write a business plan?
What is my product? Who are my customers? Why do they want my product? Who is the competition? Why will customers buy from me and not the competition? How do I promote my business to my customers? What will it cost?
What people, equipment, premises and other resources do I need? What will they cost?
What business structure should I use? How do I comply with Health & Safety and Employment legislation?
Is my business profitable? Is it cash positive? Do I need investment? Where can I get it?
What are my tax liabilities and how can I comply?

Checklists and worksheets are provided where appropriate to encourage the participants to apply the ideas discussed to their own business idea.

For further information contact Ita Murphy

021 4961828 / ita@corkceb.ie