Local Enterprise Office

Blarney Students Think Outside the Bosca at Croke Park SEP National Final
Following their recent win in the Cork City Student Enterprise Programme Final, students Vanessa Byrne and Niamh O’Leary from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál will this week take their innovative mini-company project to the National Final, taking place online on Friday, May 14
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Business Restart 2021 – Advice Service
Free 2-hour Advisory Session for small businesses with concerns about re-opening this summer.
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Green for Micro
A new initiative to help prepare small businesses for a low carbon, more resource efficient economy of the future. For more info
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Brexit Change Is Here
The UK has left the EU Single Market on 1st January 2021. Now is the time to get your business #BrexitReady - Act Now
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Welcome to the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City

We are here to help you to start your new business, expand an existing business or help you to reach new markets.

Case Study - AIP Technology

Hear about some of LEO Cork City's supports from AIP Technology Ltd.

Schools Enterprise Final

Run by the Local Enterprise Office, Cork City, the event was open to the general public to give student mini-companies the opportunity to showcase their new business ideas and exhibit their products to a wider audience, whilst competing for Best Student Enterprise.

Twitter for Business

Twitter - Become a top tweeter & generate new sales.View the PDF presentation.

We provide advice, information and support to you in starting up or growing your business.

Upcoming Events

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18/05/2021	Selling Online using Popular Marketplaces - 18TH AND 20TH OF MAY 2021...	Book online
20/05/2021	Online Business Advice Clinic Thursday 20th May 2021...	Book online
25/05/2021	Marketing & Sales - effective ways of attracting and retaining your ideal clients...	Book online
25/05/2021	Prepare your Business for Customs - 25th May	Book online
25/05/2021	Trading Online Voucher WEBINAR -TUESDAY 25TH OF MAY, 2021...	Book online
26/05/2021	Website Built... What’s Next? - WEDNESDAY 26TH MAY 2021...	Book online
26/05/2021	21/2 Food & Drink Starter Programme 2021	Book online

Latest News

11/05/2021
Blarney Students Think Outside the Bosca at Croke Park SEP National Final ...
Following their recent win in the Cork City Student Enterprise Programme Final, students Vanessa Byrne and Niamh O’Leary from Scoil Mhuire Gan Smál will this week take their innovative mini-company project to the National Final, taking place online on Friday, May 14....
04/05/2021
Virgin Media’s ‘Backing Business’ Initiative ...
16/04/2021
Cork City food and drink producers invited to join Food Academy...
10/03/2021
Scoil Mhuire Gan Smal exploding with joy to win Cork City Schools Enterprise Programme with Bosca Cóisir...
24/02/2021
Local Enterprise Week 2021
Local Enterprise Week goes online with over 200 events …..
17/02/2021
CORK CITY COMPANY WINS AT NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS...
Submit Software Solutions who are supported by the Local Enterprise Office Cork City were winners at this year’s National Enterprise Awards. ...
14/12/2020
OVER 80% NOW LIKELY TO ‘LOOK FOR LOCAL’ FOR GOODS AND SERVICES...
85% feel more businesses trading online than ever before • 83% planning to support more local businesses in 2021 • Surge in support for local businesses following campaigns....
30/09/2020
National Women's Enterprise Day 2020
National Women's Enterprise Day 2020 is announced as new figures show 20,500 female entrepreneurs have taken up supports this year across the country....
09/09/2020
BREXIT BACK IN FOCUS FOR IRELAND’S SMALL BUSINESSES...
After what has been an already challenging year for companies, small businesses are being urged to refocus their minds on Brexit ahead of the December 31st deadline....
08/07/2020
Contemplating self-employment?
Arising from the COVID-19 lockdown, there are many who are contemplating getting into business for themselves. This webinar is designed for those who are at the early stages of considering whether to take the plunge into self-employment. It is a first step for those considering starting their own business....
22/05/2020
COVID-19 / Getting Cork City Back To Business
Hear how some locals will be getting their businesses 'back on the road' and hear James Burke's 10 'next day actions'. Imput also from Paul McGuirk, LEO Cork City....
28/04/2020
LEO Cork City hosts webinar for Retailers
This workshop will take a practical look at the impacts COVID-19 is having on the retail sector. It will also showcase opportunities emerging as well as highlighting supports to deal with challenges. ...
27/03/2020
Leading your business through COVID-19 - Webinar ...
This online programme - delivered by The Entrepreneurs Academy - is designed to support owners/managers of small businesses from across all sectors. It will help you to navigate the current challenges created by COVID-19 within your business. ...
16/03/2020
COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment - How to claim the Emergency Payment...
The COVID-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment is a payment of €350 per week. It is available to all employees and the self-employed who have lost their job due to the Covid-19 (Coronavirus) pandemic. The Covid-19 Pandemic Unemployment Payment will be in place for the duration of the crisis. ...
13/03/2020
COVID–19 Business Supports