Local Enterprise Office Offaly provides direct financial supports to micro businesses. Micro Enterprises are businesses with 10 or less employees. However, in some cases, depending on certain criteria, businesses with 10 employees or more may be eligible.
- Advise on a range of alternative funding options available.
- Offer business information, advisory services and enterprise support.
- Deliver high-quality training to meet the needs of your business including; Start Your Own Business, Managing Your Business e.g. Marketing, Sales, Financial Management, Strategy and Business Planning.
- Mentor you and your business with experienced experts.
- Guide you to the services most relevant to support the growth and development of your business.
- Give you advice on local authority regulations, planning, accessibility, environment, procurement and other issues affecting your business.
- Connect you with appropriate State resources for your business including relevant agencies such as;
– Department of Social Protection: Enterprise Supports
– Microfinance Ireland: Business Loans
– Revenue: Start Up Relief for Entrepreneurs
– Education and Training Boards: Business Courses
– Credit Review Office: When your bank has refused credit
- Create progression pathways for high-potential companies to Enterprise Ireland.
- Advise on local property solutions for start-ups and business expansions.
- Organise key enterprise events.
- Facilitate effective business networking.
- Promote entrepreneurship education in the local community.
For further information, or to book an appointment, please call 057 93 57480 or email info@leo.offalycoco.ie
For full details of our services, please click on the link to our dedicated website www.localenterprise.ie/offaly