Local Enterprise Office

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.

Covid-19

Guidance/support on HR issues for small business employers, in the current Covid-19 crisis.

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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12/08/2020	Online Business Advice Clinic Wednesday 12th August 2020...	Book online
19/08/2020	Online Business Advise Clinic Wednesday 19th August 2020...	Book online
27/08/2020	Online Business Advice Clinic Thursday 27th August 2020...	Book online
27/08/2020	Trading Online Voucher WEBINAR -THURSDAY 27TH AUGUST, 2020...	Book online
02/09/2020	Start Your Own Business - commencing 2nd September	Book online
08/09/2020	Online Business Advice Clinic Tuesday 8th September 2020...	Book online
09/09/2020	LinkedIn - how to increase Sales and Leads	Book online

Latest News

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
12/03/2020
LEAN
06/03/2020
Checklist of preparatory actions in responding to COVID-19...
Business Continuity Planning – Checklist of preparatory actions in responding to COVID-19
03/03/2020
Excitement builds as student entrepreneurs compete in Cork City Student Enerprise Programme Final...
The Cork City Schools Enterprise Programme 2019/20 will host its annual Cork City Final at Devere Hall, in University College Cork, on Monday, March 9, next. ...
27/02/2020
Irish Olympian, Derval O'Rourke, to feature at this year's Local Enterprise Week...
World renowned Irish athlete, Derval O’Rourke, will headline one of the main events at this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Cork City. Derval is an Irish former sprint hurdles athlete and she competed internationally in the 60 and 100 metres hurdles. ...
25/02/2020
Food Experts to take Centre Stage at Local Enterprise Week...
Food experts from around the country will gather in Cork next Monday morning for LEO Cork City's opening event of this year’s Local Enterprise Week. The topic of discussion will be “Food Sustainability - Dilemma or Opportunity?“ ...
13/02/2020
LEO Cork City has launched its schedule of events for Local Enterprise Week 2020 ...
Netwalking, Food Sustainability, and Health & Wellbeing for Entrepreneurs ... all feature in LEO Cork City's Local Enterprise Week 2020 programme....
28/01/2020
Cork LEOs and DCCOI recruiting for new Craft & Design Programme...
A programme tailored for Designers and Craftspeople who are trading for a minimum of 18 months....
23/01/2020
Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020 open for applications....
22/01/2020
Cork City businesses get international shot at Local Enteprise Showcase...
Two Cork City businesses - 'Nord Emporium' and 'badly made books' - had the opportunity to meet buyers from all over the world this week as part of Local Enterprise Showcase at Showcase 2020 in the RDS in Dublin....