Thinking of Setting up a New Business

MrLucidLJ

Hi there just had another few questions that I would really appreciate answering. My partner and I are currently unemployed, on Job Seekers and sick of the fact we both can't find work. We have both been looking locally and more afield to apply more jobs with no success maybe the odd phone call back that's about it. Most emails we get back they state that they can't take your application further.
We both had ideas on setting up 2 small business ventures. My girlfriend has a huge hobby of making things by hand at home, but would like to test the waters on making a small business and possibly sell what she makes. I also would like to set something, in my town where I have a recreational game running weekly, in one of the local establishments. So I am wondering what are the steps involved in doing this and possibly if both are a success the transition from being on Job Seekers to earning our own money.

pedronomix

http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/employment/unemployment_and_redundancy/employment_support_schemes/schemes_to_support_employment.html


Good info here STEA of you are on JSB or if on longer term JSA the BTWA scheme might be the one for you.

MrLucidLJ

Thanks for the link appreciate it I'll go over this and read it.

jimmii

Citizens information is always a good place to start lots of great info on their website. Setting up your own business is one of the most challenging but enjoyable things you can do. We sell a lot of craft stuff and people really do look for Irish made things with a story behind it that they can relate to.

Amazingfun

You both ought to get into this course, free through Springboard:

http://www.innovators.ie/adult-learning/

And good luck

MrLucidLJ

Amazingfun wrote: »

You both ought to get into this course, free through Springboard:

http://www.innovators.ie/adult-learning/

And good luck

Forgot to say thanks for sending this link must check it out properly