This is a 1-to-1 mentoring session where business owners will receive tailored advice on what Local Enterprise Office financial supports are available to them. Find out from Financial adviser John McKenna (B Comm, FCA) if your business meets the criteria for :

A Priming Grant is a business start-up grant, available to micro enterprises within the first 18 months of start-up.

• A business employing up to 10 employees
• A manufacturing or internationally traded services business
• A domestically traded service business with the potential to trade internationally

The maximum Priming Grant payable shall be 50% of the investment or €150,000 whichever is lesser.

The Business Expansion grant is designed to assist the business in its growth phase after the initial 18 month start-up period. 

• A business employing up to 10 employees
• A manufacturing or internationally traded service business
• A domestically traded service business with the potential to trade internationally.

The maximum Business Expansion Grant payable shall be 50% of the investment or €150,000 whichever is the lesser.

Other funding options may be advised during this bespoke mentoring session.