Local Enterprise Office

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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#LookForLocal in Cork City this winter
If we all #LookForLocal in Cork City this winter, we’ll be helping local businesses and supporting jobs in local communities. You could start your search here
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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
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Covid-19 Business Supports
Supports for COVID-19 impacted businesses
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Technical Assistance Micro Exporter's Grant
Technical Assistance Micro Exporter's Grant Now Available, find out more information and how to make an application today
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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.

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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22/01/2021	A Practical Guide to Surviving and Thriving Through Innovation...	Book online
26/01/2021	Online Business Advice Clinic Tuesday 26th January 2021...	Book online
29/01/2021	Trading Online Voucher WEBINAR - FRIDAY 29TH OF JANUARY 2021...	Book online
03/02/2021	Online Business Advice Clinic Wednesday 3rd February 2020...	Book online
04/02/2021	Trading Online Voucher WEBINAR -THURSDAY 4TH FEBRUARY, 2021...	Book online
09/02/2021	Online Business Advice Clinic Tuesday 9th February 2020...	Book online
16/02/2021	Online Business Advice Clinic Tuesday 16th February 2020...	Book online

Latest News

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
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....