Expert support is a key requirement when starting up a new business and there are a number of schemes available to assist new and developing enterprises in Ireland. The following list gives details of some bodies that may provide support, advice or financial assistance although it is not exhaustive
City and County Enterprise Boards
The primary function of County Enterprise Boards (CEBs) is to develop economic and entrepreneurial activity at city and county level.
CEBs offer a range of complementary supports to entrepreneurs and budding entrepreneurs. The supports range from providing an initial "First Stop Shop" service where individuals can receive advice on the steps involved in setting up a business, to the provision of grants for feasibility studies, provision of financial support for the establishment of new businesses or expansion of existing ones and the provision of a range of soft supports such as training and mentoring.
CEBs offer a variety of financial supports to assist the start-up, development and expansion of small businesses in the manufacturing and services sectors employing ten or less people. Capital grants are available for machinery and equipment purchases or for purchasing or altering business premises. Employment grants and refundable loans are also available for eligible companies.
Feasibility grants may be provided to assist with the cost of necessary pre-start-up studies carried out for the purposes of assessing market interest in and demand for a proposed new product or service, the appropriateness of the associated funding plans and the general viability and sustainability of the venture.
Enterprise Ireland
Enterprise Ireland is the government agency responsible for the development and promotion of the indigenous business sector. Its mission is to accelerate the development of world-class Irish companies to achieve strong positions in global markets resulting in increased national and regional prosperity.
Its key focus, for Irish companies is covered under the following five areas of activity :
- Achieving export sales
- Investing in research and innovation
- Competing through productivity
- Starting up & scaling up
- Driving regional enterprise
Enterprise Ireland provides advisory and financial support to High Potential Start-Up (HPSU) businesses and encourages all forms of entrepreneurship. Support available includes
- Starting a Business
- Challenging and Validating the Business Idea
- Seeking Advice and Funding to Develop an Investor-ready Business Plan
For further information please email Enterprise Ireland or telephone + 353 1 7272972
See Also:
- Enterprise Boards Ireland website
- Enterprise Ireland
- Irish Business and Employers Confederation
- Chambers Ireland
- Small Firms Association
- Business Access to State Information and Services BASIS - This website has been developed in order to provide business with a single access point to all Government information and services.
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| Permalink: | Business start up support in Ireland |
| Themes: | Work |
| Categories: | Business |
| Life Events: | Running a business |
| Target Groups: | Self-employed, All |
| Last updated: | 06 July 2010 |
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