A new Business Development Programme for self employed people is now available. The West Cork Enterprise Board, Cork County Council and Skibbereen Credit Union are managing and co-ordinating this programme as a joint initiative and their objective is to work with a group of 15 people who wish to establish their own business in West Cork.
The aim of the Business Development Programme is to provide hands on support to enable clients to more easily create and develop their own business in West Cork. The Programme will fully support participants over the course of 6 months and will assist in providing training, mentoring, advice, contacts and general administrative support.
The Programme will assist with several areas of the business including business planning, marketing, sales and finance and it is envisaged that by the end of the programme, participants will have their businesses up and running.
Those wishing to take part should take note of the programme details:
• Programme will be running until late August 2011
• Up to a maximum of 15 West Cork participants will be recruited for the programme.
• The programme is aimed at those who can fully commit to a 6 months programme
• Is for those with a very specific business idea & who have ideally completed a Start Your Own Business Programme.
• Is open to service & manufacturing type businesses from all sectors.
• Open to West Cork clients (those based within Bandon and the Beara Peninsula catchment areas).
For all other details, including what will be provided, fees applicable and how to apply please visit: http://www.skibbereencu.ie/content.asp?section=191
