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Innovation Week

Innovation Week 19-23 October

Prepare your Business for Brexit

Following the Brexit announcement, the Local Enterprise Offices are running ‘Prepare Your Business for Customs’ workshops throughout the year & they’re open to ALL businesses, across ALL sectors and ALL industries.

Sep 10

NSAI

To help your business get Safely Back To Work, take a look at the COVID-19 Workplace Protection and Improvement Guide and 'Standards and SMEs' from NSAI_Standards

Aug 31

Skillnet Ireland

Skillnet Ireland’s enterprise-led ReBound initiative, through its programmes of free specialist webinar training and one-to-one mentoring support

Aug 31 - Dec 31

Local Enterprise Office Online Learning

Training & information supports are available through the 31 Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, packed with valuable information and practical advice for SMEs.

May 12

Return to Work Safely Protocol

The Return to Work Safely Protocol has been published to help businesses & workers return to work safely following COVID19 closures.

Mar 24

Irish Exporters Association

Corona Virus updates

Jan 31

Prepare your Business for BREXIT

Prepare your business for BREXIT

Leading the Way

The Expert Group on Future Skills Needs published a report on SME Management Skills, entitled Leading the Way

NSAI Standards

Minister Damien English encouraged businesses to implement ISO standards, and to consider and adopt NSAI Standards guidance on the impacts of Brexit on the Standards and Certification of products and services, as we move closer to the January 1st deadline.

Future Growth Loan Scheme

The Future Growth Loan Scheme provides long-term, lower-cost loans to SMEs and small mid-caps or SMEs involved in agriculture.

Restart Grant Plus

The Restart Grant Plus scheme gives grants to businesses to help them reopen their premises and get back to work.

July Job Stimulus

The Government launched the July Jobs Stimulus, a €7.4bn package of measures designed to stimulate a jobs-led recovery and build economic confidence while continuing to manage the impact of COVID-19

Reopening your Small Businesses

As restrictions ease and more businesses reopen, there are supports available to help your business get back on its feet. These are direct, non-repayable financial supports to help your business.