Self Employment Enterprise Supports
What we offer
CLDC delivers supports to help you start your enterprise under its Social Inclusion and Community Activation Programme (SICAP).
We will encourage you to focus on your strengths and will help identify next steps to developing your enterprise
We can support you in:
• The development of your initial business idea
• Identifying dangers and pitfalls to starting your business
• Taking your product or service to market
What you get
After you receive supports you will be better able to develop your business by:
• Making a full business plan
• Making a strong application for either the Back to Work Enterprise allowance BTWEA or the Short Term Enterprise allowance STEA
• Support with networking with other business start-ups
• Attending a start your own business training course
• Expert advice and mentoring on a specific area of your business
Do you qualify for supports?
Are you in receipt of a social welfare payment?
Are you thinking of starting your own business?
Do you have a business idea?
If you have answered yes to these questions, CLDC may be able to help you.
Services we offer
Back to Work Enterprise Allowance
This is a two year scheme with 100% entitlement in year one and 75% in year two
Short Term Enterprise Allowance
This is paid instead of your Job Seeker’s benefit for a maximum of 9 months
Mentoring
One to one mentoring support in any area of your business
Training for Enterprise
We provide a wide range of training to our enterprise clients
Additional Supports
Assessment of Suitability
A process called the Assessment of Suitability must first be carried out by a Employment Personnel Advisor from the Intreo Office – Department of Social Protection (DSP) to establish eligibility for either the BTWEA or STEA scheme.
If not eligible for the BTWEA or STEA, the Enterprise Officer will be able to assist clients in looking at other possible support options.
It is a requirement from DSP that a start your own business course must be completed prior to submitting your application for Back to Work Enterprise Allowance.
At any point in this process if you are unsure of anything please contact one of the SICAP team in CLDC and we will be happy to guide you through the steps to apply for either allowance. We will provide you with important information that will help your transition to self employment run smoothly.
Forms & Business Plans
We offer support to help you complete your Enterprise Allowance form. We also provide advice and guidance on completing your Business Plan.
You can download the Business Plan template here.