In Dublin, the Northside Partnership has run over 50 short courses in 'Preparing for Business.
Employment & Enterprise manager Cepta Dowling says the number of people who complete the course and succeed in opening new businesses has tripled in a year.
The course is free and if you're interested, contact the Northside Partnership and ask to speak to one of the company's two enterprise officers. Tel. 01-8485630.
http://www.northsidepartnership.ie/
The Mission of the Northside Partnership is to be the driving force in meeting the challenge of social inclusion in its catchment area.
The Northside Partnership is part of the national Local and Community Development Programme which is managed by Pobal on behalf of the Department of Community Equality and Gaeltacht Affairs.