Why? Many people who are looking for casual easy-entry jobs are doing other things too.
Registering a business in Ireland
Companies Registration Office - you can register either a Ltd company (complex, professional advice recommended) or just a trading name (easy)- If you're going to trade under a name other than your own, then you need to register that name.
- If you have assets to protect, then a limited-liability company is worth investigating.
Tax
Business support agencies
Local Enterprise Office (aka the city and county enterprise office) - for ideas that are large, but not export-oriented. Also supports social enterprise.Enterprise Ireland - for business ideas with an export focus.
Galway City Partnership - helping unemployed people start a business.
Logo design
Every business needs a "visual identity" - how you look in paper, on your website, Facebook / Twitter / etc. You can spend huge amounts, or you can start with something simple and cheap, and upgrade your look later.Printing business cards and other stationery
To start with, keep it simple: print small quantities, so you can adapt your look quickly.
