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Supports from Local Enterprise Office Dún Laoghaire Rathdown

LIFT Ireland

LIFT Ireland is a not-for-profit initiative aimed at increasing the level of positive leadership in Ireland. Founded in late 2017, the movement was officially launched in May 2018 at LIFT OFF, an inaugural event attended by some of Ireland’s foremost leaders in business, arts, education and sport.

LIFT is a force to improve the quality of leadership in Ireland – from the kitchen table to the classroom; in the clubhouse and the boardroom.

It's an eight-part, group learning programme which is being rolled out nationwide via a volunteer facilitator network with an overall goal of reaching 10% of the population within ten years. We firmly believe that the more people ‘living LIFT’, the better it is for our country’s future.

Whether you’re a business owner aiming to increase employee engagement and productivity or a parent striving to connect the family and build harmony in the home. Each of us is a potential leader and can grow these skills on the LIFT roundtables - find out more about LIFT HERE.

Upcoming Events

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31/12/2023	LEO DLR One-to-One Business Advice Meeting [Dún Laoghaire] 1x Hr...	Book online
31/12/2023	Lean for Micro Business Advice Clinic x 30 mins.	Book online
08/06/2023	Master Your VAT Return 8th June 2023	Book online
08/06/2023	Export Development Programme - Beginning 8th June	Book online
08/06/2023	Building a Better Business: Increase Efficiency, Profits & Reduce Costs...	Book online
13/06/2023	Instagram Advanced (2 Part) – 13th June & 21st June 2023...	Book online
14/06/2023	Make Waves in Marketing: A Deep Dive into ChatGPT and Other Generative AI Tools...	Book online

Latest News

29/05/2023
MINISTER COVENEY ANNOUNCES NEW ENERGY EFFICIENCY GRANT FOR SMALL BUSINESSES...
30/03/2023
Ministers Donohoe and Smyth announces update to guidance to support SME participation in public procurement...
09/02/2023
HUNDREDS OF EVENTS ANNOUNCED FOR LOCAL ENTERPRISE WEEK 2023...
26/10/2022
MINISTER ENGLISH LAUNCHES LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICES’ SPORT TO START-UP PROGRAMME FOR 2022...
27/09/2022
New supports for SME as part of Budget 2023
17/01/2022
LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE CLIENTS CREATED OVER 7,400 JOBS IN 2021...
13/01/2022
LEO Jobs Announcement
28/10/2021
Minister Damien English TD Visits LEO DLR Offices
Minister Damien English TD Visits LEO DLR Offices on Thursday 21st October 2021
14/09/2021
IRISH CONSUMERS RESPOND FOR CALL TO LOOK FOR LOCAL...
13/05/2021
Food Academy
“As the new research shows, Food Academy producers are optimistic about the industry’s future with the majority forecasting sales growth and new jobs this year, which is an encouraging sign,”...
19/01/2021
FINALISTS ANNOUNCED FOR THE NATIONAL ENTERPRISE AWARDS
The finalists for the National Enterprise Awards have been announced today. An initiative of the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), the National Enterprise Awards Final will take place virtually on the 11th February. The finalists, selected by the Local Enterprise Offices in local authorities, represent a diverse range of businesses that are supported by the LEOs across the country. Now in their 22nd year, the awards celebrate small businesses and includes awards that recognise excellence in exporting, sustainability and innovation along with 8 regional awards and an overall National Enterprise Awards winner....
06/01/2021
VIRTUAL SHOWROOMS AT SHOWCASE IRELAND OPEN FROM 25TH-29TH JANUARY...
“Thanks to this year’s Virtual Showrooms at Showcase, Local Enterprise Office clients across the country can launch new collections and arrange meetings with buyers from around the globe, direct from their studio or workshop here in Ireland,” Kieran Comerford of the Local Enterprise Offices...
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....
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. Irrespective of what happens in talks between the UK and the EU before the end of year cut off, the transition period expires and that will change Ireland’s trading position with the UK. This means any company who exports or imports with or through the UK will be affected and will have to change their processes....
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. ...

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Case Studies

12/01/2022
Capella
Criona Turley of Capella shares her experience of the the support, community events and networking with the Dún Laoghaire Rathdown Local Enterprise Office. Includes information on Business Priming Grant, Training & Networking....
12/01/2022
Baby Academy
Co-founder Tom McGovern of Baby Academy shares how receiving a Trading Online Voucher Business Priming Grant was fundamental to growing the business and hiring new staff. Includes information on our Trading Online Voucher, Business Priming Grant and Mentoring Programme....
11/01/2022
Crossfit Green
David Kelly of Crossfit Green shares his success on the Lean for Micro programme despite not being in a service or production industry. David also discusses the natural progression on to Green for Micro. Includes information on Lean for Micro & Green for Micro....
12/01/2022
Skilly
Skilly founder, Shane Maguire, shares the story of his business and how the Feasibility Study Grant from the Local Enterprise Office assisted with the development of a Minimum Viable Product. Includes information on Feasibility Study Grant....
13/05/2019
Occupop - formerly Bid Recruit
Caroline Gleeson, CEO of Occupop (formerly Bid Recruit), explains how contacting LEO DLR at a critical time allowed them to make a key hire in the business. Includes information on our Priming Grant and Trading Online Voucher....
13/05/2019
Gladcloud
Co-founders Tony Burke & Keith Curley of Gladcloud share how getting a Business Priming Grant was fundamental to getting their business started....
13/05/2019
Ziggytec
Find out how LEO DLR helped Ziggytec get off the ground with advice and grant aid....
03/05/2019
VivaGreen
One recent beneficiary of the supports available to new and existing businesses through the Local Enterprise Office (LEO) is Russell Walsh, of Viva Green....