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title: Resources | Microfinance Ireland | Self Employed
description: Self Employed | Microfinance Ireland's blog for Start Ups and Small Businesses where you will find tips, how-to's, advice and other useful resources.
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## [#1 Being the boss in business – Take charge and keep calm](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/being-the-boss-in-business-take-charge-and-keep-calm)

 Posted by [Sean Donnellan](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/author/sean-donnellan) on May 13, 2021 10:20:12 AM

 

**"In the end, it is important to remember that we cannot become what we need to be by remaining what we are."**

**-*Max De Pree***

 

Congratulations, you’re the boss of you! 

You set up your business and you became the driver of your dreams whether that is in your café, hairdressing salon, gym or whatever your business may be.

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## [#2 Sole Trader, Partnership or Limited Company -  What Difference Does it Make?](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/supports_for_small_businesses-0)

 Posted by [Sean Donnellan](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/author/sean-donnellan) on Jan 8, 2021 9:39:38 AM

**"We all make choices, but in the end our choices make us" - Ken Levine**

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## [#2 Available Supports For Businesses In Ireland](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/supports_for_small_businesses)

 Posted by [Sean Donnellan](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/author/sean-donnellan) on Jan 21, 2020 3:23:16 PM

 **“Do what you have to, until you can do what you want to.” *― Oprah Winfrey***

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## [Hiring Staff and Pricing Strategy](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/5-common-challenges-facing-small-businesses-and-what-you-can-do-about-them)

 Posted by [Sean Donnellan](https://resources.microfinanceireland.ie/author/sean-donnellan) on Jan 18, 2019 9:46:00 AM

Running your own business can undoubtedly be a hugely rewarding experience. For the most part, it's empowering to throw yourself into something you’re wholeheartedly passionate about and lead your own crusade. 

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