Course outline

This course is ideal for anyone thinking of starting or setting up a business. If you are already running a small business but need to upskill in the following areas areas. 8 modules. Time: 6.30pm – 9pm with a short toilet break halfway through. or 6.30 – 9.30 with a 20-minute break halfway through.

Course Content:

Business Planning/The Business Plan/Do you have what it takes

Marketing / Digital Marketing

Types of Business Sole Trader, Partnership, Company, Social Enterprise

Finance – Financing the business, Cash-flow/ budgeting, Accounts

Legal requirements Employment law / Human Resources, Tax, Regulation

Income Tax, PAYE/PRSI, USC, VAT

Supports for Business Start-ups / Networking

Avoiding the Pitfalls / The do’s and the don’ts


Tutor: Laura O’Connell

Thursday : 18.00 – 21.00 ( 8 weeks)

Email:  laura.oconnell@stjohnscollege.ie  

Email : nightcollege@stjohnscollege.ie

Adult Education office Telephone: 086-0410668 

Course delivery format and costing may change depending on government guidelines