Enterprise Start Up Programme

About the Course

Programme Outline & Aims


Think you have a good idea for a business start-up but want to roadtest the idea first? Then Enterprise Launch, a new business start-up course being run at Synergy Centre could be just what you are looking for. This programme offers a realistic marketplace perspective on what is involved in creating a competitive and sustainable enterprise. It is aimed at people with management experience and a desire to develop a technology or knowledge intensive business with export potential.

While no particular qualifications, educational or otherwise, are required to be accepted onto the course, the idea itself must have some intellectual property (IP) or technology association, rather than be a consultancy play or be in a traditional ‘low tech’ sector such as arts and crafts. The high-calibre tutor panel includes Brian O’Kane, managing director of Oaktree Press and well known consultant in business start-ups and Gerry Delaney, an acknowledged expert in financing small businesses.

  • Title of Award: Enterprise Launch Programme
    Programme code: tbc
    Duration: Six weeks
    Timetable: Fri evening/Sat morning
    Professional Institute: Institute of Leadership and Management (UK) through Enterprise Ireland
    Commences: September 2009/ Spring 2010

Course Content:

  • The new venture team - the entrepreneur as manager
  • Finding the opportunity and building a sustainable competitive advantage
  • The business planning process I
  • The business planning process II
  • Sales and marketing I
  • Sales and marketing II
  • Starting a business from Ireland: legal issues including intellectual property rights
  • Financial planning and supports I
  • Financial planning and supports II
  • Presenting your plan and negotiating the deal
  • Next steps – Pitch to Panel including Enterprise Ireland, South Dublin County Enterprise Board and Banks.

Entry Level

There are no formal entry requirements for this programme.
Candidates must have a business idea and be genuinely interested in testing the viability of this idea with a view to setting up their own enterprise. All applicants must have competence in spoken and written English. Eligible candidates may be interviewed.

Course Content / Timetable

Timetable
Course One: commences Friday, 4th September 2009
Course Two: commencing Spring 2010 (date to be confirmed)
Fridays: 6.30pm to 9.30pm
Saturdays: 10am to 1pm
Note: times and days are indicative only and are subject to change

Career Opportunities

The Enterprise Start programme will help you make decisions regarding the feasibility of your business idea and give insights into the essential elements involved in creating a new enterprise. You will also obtain advice and support on where to look for further assistance in developing your business. Programme participants may also go on to complete a business plan for submission for an award to the Institute of Leadership and Management (ILM).

Graduate Profiles

Graduate Profiles to follow

Fees & Funding

€300 for six-week programme. This is a reduced fee due to generous subsidy from Synergy Centre.

How To Apply

Applications should be made to Enterprise Ireland. An application form is available on the Synergy Centre website – www.synergycentre.ie

Further Information

Programme Leader
Nicola Mountford, Manager, Synergy Centre
Tel: +353 1 404-2221
E-mail: nicola.mountford@ittdublin.ie


More Information
Synergy Centre
Tel: +353 1 404-2083
Web: http://www.synergycentre.ie/
E-mail: innovate@synergycentre.ie