Supports into Self Employment
In 2015 Southside Partnership supported 229 unemployed people in accessing payments to help them become self-employed. From January 2010 to December 2015 Southside Partnership has helped 1,625 unemployed people to create jobs for themselves and become self-employed.
Our support services to those thinking of becoming self-employed include:
Regular self-employment Information Sessions. Dates for upcoming sessions can be found here on our EVENTS Calendar
Please contact us to book your place as availability is limited.
One-to-one guidance on progressing your business idea.
Support in applying for the DSP Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA)
and Short Term Enterprise Allowance (STEA).
Access to self-employment related training.
For more information on any of the above please contact the SICAP Enterprise Team (01) 70 60 100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Enterprise Information Sessions 2016
Unemployed & on a Social Welfare Payment? Would you like to know about going self - employed? Why not avail of our FREE Self-Employment Information Session.
VENUE: Southside Partnership DLR, The Old Post Office, Main Street, Blackrock
The aim of this session is to:
• Provide Information on Social Protection and Southside Partnership DLR supports for the Self-employed
• Show how to register a new business
• Clarify how to register for TAX
• Explain the importance of having a business plan (A business plan template will be Provided)
For more information or to book a place contact Esther at 01 706 0100 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
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Month |
Day |
Time |
Venue |
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Feb |
Friday 19th |
10am – 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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Mar |
Friday 18th |
10am – 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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April |
Friday 15th |
10am - 11.30 am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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May |
Friday 26th |
10am – 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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June |
Friday 30th |
10am – 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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Aug |
Friday 18th |
10am – 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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Sept |
Friday 15th |
10am - 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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Oct |
Friday 20th |
10am - 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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Nov |
Friday 17th |
10am - 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
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Dec |
Friday 15th |
10am – 11.30am |
SSP Office Blackrock |
Useful links:
www.djei.ie
Information on a range of tailored government led supports for enterprise of all sizes in Ireland including access to finance, management development, mentoring supports, business development programmes, market supports and trade promotion.
The DLR Local Enterprise Office
www.localenterprise.ie/DLR
The DLR Local Enterprise Office (LEO) serves as a first stop shop to provide support and services to start, grow and develop micro business in the Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown area.
www.localenterprise.ie/Discover-Business-Supports/Supporting-SMEs-Online-Tool
This Online Guide is to help Irish start-ups and small businesses navigate the range of Government supports to see which you could possibly apply.
Enterprise Ireland
www.enterprise-ireland.com
Enterprise Ireland supports the development of manufacturing and internationally traded services companies.
Microfinance Ireland (MFI)
www.microfinanceireland.ie
Microfinance Ireland (MFI) has been established to deliver the Government’s Microenterprise Loan Fund. Unsecured loans from €2,000 up to €25,000 with terms from 3 to 5 years. All business sectors are eligible to apply.
Revenue
http://www.revenue.ie/en/business/index.html
A general overview of tax issues for business users.
The Companies Registration Office
www.cro.ie
The Companies Registration Office is the central repository of public statutory information on Irish companies and business names.
www.smallbusinessadvice.ie
A panel of people, with significant business experience, who are volunteering their time to give practical advice to small businesses.
Department of Social Protection
http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Back-To-Work.aspx
Department of Social Protection supports to become self-employed including Back to Work Enterprise Allowance and Short Term Enterprise Allowance.
www.smallbusinesscan.ie
Run by business people for business people Small Business Can allows you to talk with thousands of other small businesses and entrepreneurs, share insights, ask questions, pass on contacts and find new ways to promote your business.
The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland
www.dccoi.ie
The Design & Crafts Council of Ireland (DCCoI), provide a range of programmes, supports and services for designers and craftspeople, learners and teachers, retailers and gallerists, shoppers and collectors, media and partner organisations in order to raise the standard and profile of Irish design and craft.
www.innovators.ie
An 18 week part-time Postgraduate Certificate in Innovation, Entrepreneurship and Enterprise (2 full days a week) is awarded by UCD and will enable you to explore and develop your career in new directions, potentially as an entrepreneur. It is free for eligible job seekers via the Higher Education Authority Springboard+ initiative.
