Local Enterprise Office (LEO)
Local Enterprise Office Cork City Client, Submit Software Solutions www.submit.com were regional winners in the National Enterprise Awards held this month
Trading Online Voucher Scheme
Measure One Grant Aid
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 50% from the business. These are all subject to eligibility and funding availability
The Local enterprise office offers feasibility, priming or business expansion grant aid to eligible manufacturing or internationally trading businesses. The first evaluation and monitoring committee of the year took place in late February with six grant applications approved – a mix of feasibility, priming and business expansion. School Enterprise Programme Work continues in 10 post primary schools this year in the Schools Enterprise Programme with the Cork finals to take place on March 10 th .
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, Training programmes are generally free of charge and places can be booked online, through the Local Enterprise Office.
86 Online Trading Vouchers
55 businesses availed of mentoring
Mentoring
256 People participated in webinars & training
Under the Local Enterprise Office Mentor Programme, clients work with an experienced mentor to identify solutions to areas of exposure within their business or attend a business advice clinic.
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