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WCD without LTDWestmeath Community Development 

Enterprise Supports

WCD has a range of supports on offer for people establishing new businesses under the Back to Work Enterprise Allowance (BTWEA) and the Short Term Enterprise Allowance (STEA) schemes. These supports include:

  • One to one business appraisal, advice and guidance.
  • Ongoing one to one advice and guidance whilst on BTWEA/STEA.
  • Referral to Local Enterprise Board and other courses.
  • Access to Dept. of Social Protection Trainee Entrepreneur Programme managed by WCD.
  • Access to Back to Work Enterprise and Short Term Enterprise Allowance Schemes operated in conjunction with Dept. of Social Protection, along with Technical Assistance Support from Dept. of Social Protection.
  • Information and assistance on various financing bodies & schemes; LEO, LEADER, RDP, Microfinance Ireland.
  • Access to mentor supports and networks for the self employed.

If you are interested in applying for either of these allowances you can contact our staff to assist you.

As part of the application for this process individuals should look at the draft workbook, as this will be required as part of the application process:- BTWEA Workbook

For further information on the services available contact our Enterprise Staff;

Westmeath Community Development
Mullingar E.T.I. Ctr
Mullingar Business Park
Mullingar
Co Westmeath
N91 X012

Phone: 044-9348571 -  Email: info@westcd.ie  -  Website: www.westcd.ie

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