Finding your way through the Irish startup ecosystem just got easier
Explore Our GuidesWhen I began my own entrepreneurial journey in Ireland, I quickly discovered that finding relevant, concise information specific to the Irish market was surprisingly challenging. Hours turned into days sifting through countless international resources that didn't quite apply to our unique business landscape, regulations, and opportunities.
The frustration of piecing together fragmented information from various sources inspired me to create goStartup.ie. I wanted to build the resource I wish I had when starting out - a centralized hub of practical, Ireland-specific guidance for entrepreneurs.
To streamline the startup process for Irish entrepreneurs by providing clear, actionable information tailored to the local ecosystem. We've done the research, navigated the confusion, and compiled the essentials so you don't have to waste valuable time and energy on the same journey.
goStartup.ie isn't just a collection of resources - it's a roadmap created by someone who understands the unique challenges of launching a business in Ireland. From selecting the right service providers to understanding regulatory requirements, we aim to demystify the process and help you make informed decisions faster.
All of our helpful guides are based on our experience and follow the same layout - outlining the local options first where available followed by a selection of international services that may meet the needs of an Irish startup. With both sections in alphabetical order
Whether you're just beginning to explore your business idea or are ready to launch, consider goStartup.ie your companion in navigating the Irish startup landscape. We're here to help you focus less on administrative hurdles and more on building something meaningful.
Some of the products and services featured on goStartup.ie offer referral fees if you choose to sign up through our links. Any link that we may receive a referral fee will be clearly indicated with an *. However, it's important to understand that our inclusion and recommendation criteria are never based on these arrangements.
Our selection process prioritizes:
We believe in transparency, which is why we're upfront about affiliate relationships. Our primary goal remains providing honest, helpful guidance based on real-world experience and thorough research.
Below is an overview of the solutions we've researched and implemented for various aspects of our own project. This transparent look at our decision-making process might help inform your own choices:
| Provider | Product/Service Category | Reasoning |
|---|---|---|
| Smarthost.ie | Domain Registration | A .ie domain provides local credibility and clearly signals our Irish market focus. At time of starting gostartup.ie they offered the cheapest .ie domain registration. And for ease of management registration with website host was easier. May not always be the case though. |
| Smarthost.ie | Website Hosting | Offered reasonably priced shared hosting services, a good fit for our static Bootstrap website with anticipated low traffic volumes. |
| N/A | Online Store | Not required as goStartup.ie functions as an information-only resource. |
| Migadu.com | Email Service | Ideal for low email volume needs with flexible domain management. Already had an account for another project and no cost to add this one. |
| Brevo | Email Marketing | Anticipated small volume, as only using email marketing service to issue automated email response to contact form entries. |
| N/A | Bank Account | Even though this website may in theory generate refferal fees the anticipation is that it will be a very notional value. May need to re-evaluate if revenue opportunities develop. |
| N/A | Point of Sales | Not applicable to our current business model. |
| N/A | Accounting Software | Even though this website may in theory generate refferal fees the anticipation is that it will be a very notional value. May need to re-evaluate if revenue opportunities develop. |
| N/A | Mobile Phone | Current communication needs don't justify a dedicated business line. |
This table reflects our actual implementations with research-based decisions based on our individual needs, providing a transparent look at our thought process for each category.
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