Back to Work Enterprise Allowance Scheme

START YOUR OWN BUSINESS WHILE KEEPING YOUR SOCIAL WELFARE PAYMENTS Starting a business can be challenging, especially when you are moving from social welfare into self-employment. The Back to Work Enterprise Allowance helps you make that transition by allowing you to keep some or all of your social welfare payment while you build your new venture.  You may also be able to get extra support through the Enterprise Support Grant to help cover some of the costs of setting up your business. Who is it for? Talk to us if you are:  Receiving social welfare payments  Eager to start a business yourself  Getting a qualifying social welfare payment for at least nine months    Here are all the terms and conditions. Type of support: Talent & Hiring