Local Enterprise Office (LEO) The Local Enterprise Office, Cork City, has implemented a variety of business supports during the current pandemic:
Trading Online Voucher Scheme: Under the Government’s National Digital Strategy, the expanded Trading Online Voucher Scheme helps small businesses with up to 10 employees to trade more online, boost sales and reach new markets. There is up to €2,500 available through the Local Enterprise Offices with co-funding of 10% from the business. These are all subject to eligibility and funding availability . 499 trading online vouchers have been approved to date with more in the application or assessment phase. Training and Webinars: Local Enterprise Offices have moved training programmes, workshops and networking meet- ups 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 generally free of charge and places can be booked online, through the Local Enterprise Office. Over 2,000 people have participated in the webinars and training to date Mentoring: Under the Local Enterprise Office Mentor Programme, clients work with an experienced mentor to identify solutions to areas of exposure within their business. With advice and guidance from their mentor, clients develop strategies that are more robust, which address issues and maximise potential opportunities when the COVID-19 crisis comes to an end. Mentoring services are now free of charge and over 300 businesses have availed of this service during COVID-19. Business Continuity Vouchers : The Business Continuity Voucher, available through Local Enterprise Offices, was designed for businesses across every sector that employ up to 50 people. The voucher was worth up to €2,500 in third party consultancy costs and could be used by companies and sole traders to develop short-term and long-term strategies to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 600 voucher supports were approved in Cork City.
Other Programmes: Measure One Grant Aid The Business Continuity Voucher, available through Local Enterprise Offices, was designed for businesses across every sector that employ up to 50 people.
The voucher was worth up to €2,500 in third party consultancy costs and could be used by companies and sole traders to develop short-term and long-term strategies to respond to the Covid-19 pandemic. Over 600 voucher supports were approved in Cork City.
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