Step 6 - Access Support Structures

Ireland’s 35 County & City Enterprise Boards offer documents to help get you started with your own business, grants for feasibility studies, financial support for the establishment of new businesses, training and mentoring.

Provided by the Citizens Information Board, this website aims to provide comprehensive information on the services and entitlements available if you are self-employed and your income is reduced.

The government organisation responsible for the development and growth of Irish enterprises. The focus is on business start-ups which have a high potential to create jobs and develop an export market.

BASIS (Business Access to State Information and Services) provides business with a single access point to Government information and services.

Take a day-time or evening course in starting your own business with FÁS, the National Training and Employment Authority. FÁS offers a nationwide network, reduced rates for those on social welfare, and free advice about their training courses.

Your business could avail of support in a particular local area. Rural tourism & leisure initiatives include support for adventure centres, equestrian businesses and local festivals.