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 1,600 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 200 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 are were approved in Cork City.
Other LEO Programmes
Measure One Grant Aid
The Local enterprise office offers feasibility, priming or business expansion grant aid to eligible manufacturing or internationally trading businesses. Over 20 funding applications have been approved this year to date.
Schools Enterprise Programme
Work has begun in ten post primary schools this year in the Schools Enterprise Programme
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