start UP Series
'start UP' is a 3 day Start Your Own Business programme run every month.
April 'start UP' series is now FULL. Click here to pay for April series.
Bookings can be made for May's series, on Tuesday 21 May to Thursday, 23 May (9.30am to 1pm)
€15 per participant
To book for May series
You do not need to have a paypal account to use this. All you need is a bank card.
You can book your place (and pay for it) by simply clicking on Paypal button.
Alternatively, you can contact us directly @
P: 01 820 9550
M: 086 354 5208
E: enterprise@bap.ie
'start UP' is designed to provide participants with an overview as to what is involved with running a business.
The 'start UP' series is targeted at people who are considering starting a business but are unsure where or how to begin. The objective of the 3 day programme is to answer the major questions that most people have about starting or running a business – no matter how big or small.
'start UP' will answer the major questions that most people have about starting or running a business and much, much more.
We will also show you how you can retain your Social Welfare payments & start a business.
Day 1
- what the Enterprise Dept can do for YOUR business
- what's it all about?
- the realities of running a business
- debunking the myths
- assessing your idea
- the practicalities of setting up a business
- how to register
- legal structures - sole trader v ltd company
Day 2 
- how the tax system works
- taxes for self employed
- how is taxable income calculated
- Revenue – what you can expect from them & what they will expect from you
- VAT
- Social Welfare and self employment
Day 3
This day is all about setting out a plan for your business and writing it down.
- back to assessing your idea
- business planning
- setting targets
- market research
- promoting your business
- financial projections
We will be concentrating on how you intend to promote your business and the financial aspects.
For more about business planning.
start UP series will be run on the following dates (click on date to book & pay);
Booking is essential, as places are limited.
Alternatively, you can contact us directly @
P: 01 820 9550
M: 086 354 5208
E: enterprise@bap.ie 
Classes take place at Dillon House (beside Power City), Unit 106, Coolmine Ind Est, Clonsilla, Dublin 15.
For directions & map
Testimonials
"I am very happy for being at that seminar and cannot wait to another one. Many thanks" - Paulina Haberka (Home renovations)
"A very interesting session and definetly of great benefit to my enterprise" - Patrick Campbell
"Hi just want to let you know that i thought your talk was brilliant .. you got the message accross with humour and great clarity well done" - Anonymous
"Thank you Niall. I look forward to your future courses to help me on my path" - Michelle Maguire (Supervision of Health Care Professionals)
"Excellent course" - Jennifer Doyle (Make up artist)
"Encouraging and motivating" - Elizabeth Opara (Non profit charity shop)
"Enjoyed today. Even though I live in Ballyfermot and am dealing with Justin over there I am glad he recommended I head over to you for intro class. Was a lot to take in and the booklets/leaflets you have sent on will add to what I picked up today.....I still give it 10 out of 10" -Billy Galligan
"Many thanks Niall for a very informative day – there was a lot there and it was good to get a flavour of all there is in starting up as a sole trader. Thank you." - Victoria Carroll
