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Startup help for returning emigrant

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  • 14-01-2015 11:02am
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    Kevhog1988
    Registered Users Posts: 4,009 ✭✭✭


    Guys,

    Just a quick question. I have been working in he uk for the past 4 years and now have a business idea which i want to start at home. Is there any help/guidance i would be eligble for?.


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    The Corinthian
    Closed Accounts Posts: 19,777 ✭✭✭✭The Corinthian


    I'd probably start networking, principally online, before returning, in your position.


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    Silverbling
    Banned (with Prison Access) Posts: 311 ✭✭Silverbling


    It depends what area you are in, there are some exceptions but the basic answer is no, I started an online business that exports, older female, single parent, I tick every "box" and have got no help from anyone, it is tough going especially an online business but I am loving it and slowly but surely the business is increasing, the hours are ridiculous though!


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    jimmii
    Registered Users Posts: 14,810 ✭✭✭✭jimmii


    When you move back go to your local enterprise office they run start your own business courses which will cover a lot of the basic running of a business related questions they will also know whether there are likely to be any grants or anything which you would possible be eligible for (unlikely but you never know!). Even something with a lot of potential is hard to get finance for initially if it is something that is easily scaleable and gets off to a good start you might find it easier to get funding in a year or so via enterprise ireland or even privately. They also have a lot of general information & links here which is worth looking through.


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    NotaSheep
    Registered Users Posts: 85 ✭✭NotaSheep


    Depending on what the idea is you can get some help - soft supports are generally available to all (mentoring, training) but financial help is firmly in the forecourt of innovation, so 'me too' businesses and local enterprises of the type cafe/hairdressers/shop where displacement is an issue will also not be financially supported. LEO is best first stop as jimmii suggested.


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    pedronomix
    Closed Accounts Posts: 997 ✭✭✭pedronomix


    If you return here and sign on, you may well then qualify for STEA depending on your social welfare contributions in Ireland/Other EU countries. If you can qualify for Jobseekers Benefit then you are most of the way there, after that it is up to the quality of business case you make. see http://www.citizensinformation.ie/en/social_welfare/social_welfare_payments/social_welfare_payments_and_work/short_term_enterprise_allowance.html


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    Poly
    Registered Users Posts: 1,807 ✭✭✭Poly


    As mentioned above, your local LEO office is a good place to start.


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    Duckett
    Registered Users Posts: 112 ✭✭Duckett


    I suggest you take a look at the support offered by Enterprise Irerland to immigrants seeking to establish a new HPSU business in Ireland - take a look at the Startinireland.com


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