NTLP provides support to jobseekers setting up a local service business.
Who are we ?
The scheme is designed to support people starting businesses who are:
- Unemployed
- Eligible for Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Who-can-qualify-for-BTWEA.aspx
- Setting up a business in local services, not qualifying for mainstream supports and based in North Tipperary.
Services Offered
- Pre-Startup Support
- One to One Support
- Technical Support
- Use of Hot Desk space
- Participation in Startup Network – this assists people through information sharing, guest speakers and training.
We can link you up with a business advisor to help you tease out your idea and prepare your business plan, a requirement to apply for the Department of Social Protection’s Back to Work Enterprise Allowance.
Further support/group training is referred to Tipperary Local Enterprise Office should it be required.
Social Enterprise
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An extra dimension to NTLP’s Enterprise Support Action is support to social/community-run enterprises in the area. Supports here can include training for social enterprise groups as well as one to one mentoring.
Useful links
INFORMATION ABOUT THE BACK TO WORK ENTERPRISE SCHEME (BTWEA)
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Enterprise-Allowance-Self-Employed.aspx
Short Term Enterprise Allowance http://www.welfare.ie/en/Pages/Short-Term-Enterprise-Allowance.aspx
Tipperary Local Enterprise Office www.localenterprise.ie/tipperary
LIT – Enterprise Start www.lit.ie/START
LIT – Tipperary Enterprise Start-up Support (TESS) www.lit.ie/Enterprise/TESS
Microfinance Ireland www.microfinanceireland.ie
Citizens Information www.selfemployedsupports.ie/self_employment.pdf