Starting a Business
Despite the less than ideal economic climate, there is still plenty of scope for a good, well researched business idea; especially from a well prepared entrepreneur. If you believe you fit into that category, financial assistance, advice and training are all available for good projects from Dublin City Enterprise Board. In starting your own business, you have a powerful ally. Even if you are at an early stage, we can help with advice and training.
There are training courses and modules, seminars, workshops and talks to equip you with the knowledge you need. We provide an expert Mentoring services for suitable entrepreneurs. Financial assistance in the form of grants, loans and investment are available for qualifying businesses and projects.
Dream, Believe, Dare...Do
The true secret of the Disney organisation is a four-tiered philosophy that Walt Disney embraced 75 years ago:
Dream, Believe, Dare, Do. It has been said that Walt was once asked what made him successful.
- He responded that before he began any venture
- He dreamed of things that hadn't been attempted before
- He examined his beliefs and values to see if an idea had merit
- He dared to turn his idea into reality, and finally
- He developed a plan to make it all happen
Training Courses & Seminars:
Business Ideas Generation Workshops click here for details
Start Your Own Business Programme click here for details
All of these courses, seminars, workshops, modules and talks are provided at low cost for professional training in small groups.
Free Online Business Tools:
Try Dublin City Enterprise Board's new online interactive training tool. Each session is full of ideas, prompts and ready-made templates to enable you to customize an Action Plan for your business. These free online sessions are a convenient and confidential way to develop your business skills and improve your business performance.
Quick Start Business Plan interactive tool to help you develop your Business Plan
Networking:
There is an old saying that is well applied to business networking: “A problem shared is a problem halved.” Networking can work wonders for you and your business, especially when the network is designed for entrepreneurs at a similar stage of development when the problems and opportunities are similar for all participants. And the great thing is that you no longer have to grapple with these difficulties on your own.
To find out more about our Networks: Click here for details
Downloads for Start Up Businesses:
10 Steps to Starting a Business Guidelines
7 Golden Rules to Starting a Business
Dublin City Enterprise Clients:
Here is a video of two clients that availed of the DCEB services.
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Advice from some of Ireland's Top Entrepreneurs (online videos):
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Dublin City Enterprise Board is funded by the Irish Government and part-financed by the European Union.