Strategic & Economic Development
Covid Supports for Business during Covid 19 Crisis. A useful information resource for businesses looking for a guide on supports which are available in response to the Covid-19 pandemic can be found here: https://www.localenterprise.ie/response/ The following link also highlights the supports available specifically available through the local enterprise office. https://www.localenterprise.ie/Portal/response/Other-LEO-Supports/LEO-Response-Supports-pdf.pdf
Business Continuity Voucher
The new Business Continuity Voucher, available through Local Enterprise Offices, is designed for businesses across every sector that employ up to 50 people.
The voucher is worth up to €2,500 in third party consultancy costs and can be used by companies and sole traders to develop short-term and long-term strategies to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic.
The goal is to help companies make informed decisions about what immediate measures and remedial actions should be taken, to protect staff and sales.
If your application is successful, a qualified expert will be selected by your Local Enterprise Office to work with you on your business cont inuity plans. The value of this service is up to a maximum of €2,500 . Training and Webinars
Local Enterprise Offices have moved training programmes, workshops and networking meetups online, covering areas such as cash management in a crisis, leading your business through COVID-19 and advice for employers impacted by the crisis.
Training programmes are free of charge and places can be booked online, through your Local Enterprise Office.
New COVID-19 Business Loan First 6 months – Interest & Repayment Free New low rate of 4.5% through the Local Enterprise Offices
The COVID-19 Business Loan from Microfinance Ireland (MFI), in partnership with Local Enterprise Offices, is a Government- funded initiative to support small businesses through the current period of uncertainty.
It’s designed for micro -enterprises that are a) having difficulty accessing Bank finance and b) impacted, or may be impacted negatively, by COVID-19 resulting in a reduction of 15% or more in turnover or profit.
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