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I'm thinking about working for myself
Information Resources
The organisations listed below are partners in Caeers4Graduates and their web sites all provide
further useful information:
Two other very useful sites for graduates in Ireland are:
- Grad Ireland is a
web site for Irish graduates
- Prospects is a comprehensive careers web site for graduates
The information sources listed below are not intended to be
comprehensive and, with the exception of Prospects Graduate
Services, are not endorsed in any way.
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Web Sites Entrepreneurship questionnaire
Am I an entrepreneur self assessment quiz Department of Enterprise, Trade, and Employment
Includes a Start your own Business guide Enterprise link
in the department of Enterprise, trade and Employment provides a single point of contact for start-ups and small businesses in Ireland. Contact 1850 353333 City/County Enterprise Boards
assist small business start-ups and expansions at local level local partnerships
There are a series of local partnerships throughout the Ireland and each one has an enterprise officer. The complete list of partnerships is available on this site FAS
Irish Government employment service including details for start your own business courses. These courses cover setting up your own business: business plan development; research; marketing; budgeting; cash management and planning; insurance and taxation. Starting a business in Ireland
Information, advice, and resources for entrepreneurs Small Firms Association
Professional Association of Small Businesses ISME
Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association Federation Of Small Businesses (UK)
Lobbying group for small businesses British Franchise Association
Information on franchise opportunities Franchise Direct
One of the leading franchise information New Deal
for young people – Government programme offering help and support with starting a business and preparing a business plan Business Link
UK Government funded service offering advice and consultation Homeworking.com
Information and forum for people working from home Shell Livewire
Comprehensive information including detailed fact sheets and funding for young people setting up in business, also e-commerce. Shell Livewire was launched to help 16-30 year olds to start and develop their own business and hosts a national competition for new business start-ups. In Ireland contact livewire@shellireland.com The Princes Trust
Supplies funding and mentor support as last result for young people(UK) Books The Small Business Start Up Pack
Ulster Bank Enterprise Ireland: A directory for Entrepreneurs and Small Business
Oak Tree Press
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