As part of Budget 2024, the Government signed off on a package of €257m for the Increased Cost of Business (ICOB) Grant as a vital measure for small and medium businesses.
Local Enterprise Offices may provide one to one mentoring to business owners and managers in areas such as general management, business strategy, financial planning, market research, marketing and promotion, and website planning.
Local Enterprise Offices may run training courses to help new and existing businesses in areas such as business ideas, digital marketing, taxation, and financial and records management.
Local authorities may provide information and advice to new or existing businesses on aspects of running a business such as starting up or expanding, commercial rates, planning and suitable locations and properties.
Local Enterprise Offices may provide one to one mentoring, business scorecard analysis and planning, specialist training and consultancy, and financial support to help small businesses prepare for Brexit.
Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to small businesses to help them trade online, develop their websites and develop digital marketing strategies.
Local Enterprise Offices may run one to one business advice clinics to help those who are thinking about starting a business or who have an existing business and need advice to grow their business.
Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to small businesses to help with start up costs, working capital, buy stock, equipment, machinery and business expansion.
Local Enterprise Offices may provide financial support to those who are researching the market demand for a new product or service and considering whether to develop it.
