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Start Your Own Business Programme

Assessing your business idea and business planning

The LEO SYOB Programme offers in-depth training, expert guidance, networking support, and resource access to aspiring entrepreneurs. Anyone with a business idea can join. Apply through local LEO office. Benefits: business knowledge, skills, confidence, networking, and success odds.

Who is it for?

you may be eligible if:

  • Anyone with a business idea they want to develop
  • Anyone looking at self-employment as a realistic career option
  • Anyone who has recently started a business

 

What do you get?

  • The programme will guide you through the various aspects of business and business planning.  

What can it be used for?

  • The objective is to assist you in assessing your idea, its viability and to decide if you should proceed or take a step back.
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Need advice? Speak with one of our expert Hub advisors to learn more about this support and discover how it could benefit your business.
Call us on (01) 727 2100 (Mon–Fri, 9am–5pm) Email your enquiry Start a live chat Request a callback from a consultant
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