Thinking about taking the jump?
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. For those of you who have attended our Start Your Own Business, Accounts or Taxation courses, the information might also be useful!
Self Employment and PRSI
For those in or considering self employment, check out your state welfare situation. See www.welfare.ie - SW74 PRSI FOR SELF EMPLOYED - a must read before you start plus link below: https://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Qualifying-for-State-Pension-Contributory.aspx#q1
Funding
Microfinance Ireland www.microfinanceireland.ie
Email: info@microfinanceireland.ie
Can lend between €2,000 and €25,000 to start ups.
Contact your Local Enterprise Office
Crowd Funding
- Linked Finance – www.linkedfinance.com
- Fund It: www.fundit.ie – Business to Arts Project funded under New Stream – www.businesstoarts.ie
- Seed Ups – www.seedups.com
- www.kickstarter.com
Legal and Regulatory
For Health & Safety issues check out www.hsa.ie and www.besmart.ie
