Business Advice Clinic - Food & Drink

Venue:
Online
 
Date:
01/09/2026
 
Note:
Tuesday 01st September
 
Time:
Please select your preferred time
 
Category:
Mentoring
 

This clinic gives you the opportunity to discuss your idea/business confidentially and seek further information on LEO supports and services. You will chat with one of our mentors on a one-to-one basis for 45 minutes. This clinic is sector specific to the Food and Drink sector. The cost for this clinic is €10. ** If this clinic is booked out, please contact us by email to join our waiting list and for details of future clinics.

€10
 
 

Business Advice Clinic (Food & Drink) 

This clinic is a must for anyone considering starting or growing a food or drink business

It doesn't matter if you are experimenting out of a back kitchen at home, producing for a market stall or a larger-scale producer, this clinic will help you answer any questions you have about the food business. Areas that will be covered include:

  • Business Start Up Requirements
  • Food Safety and HACCP
  • Labelling and Regulatory Compliance
  • Product Development
  • Shelf Life Considerations
  • Manufacturing Options
  • Equipment and Premises Requirements
  • Route to market planning
  • Pricing and Margins
  • Funding Supports
  • Grant Opportunities
  • Business Growth Strategies

Book your place to speak with our food mentor Alison Cummins on a one to one basis for 45 minutes  

Please select your preferred time slot: 9-10am, 10-11am, 11-12am, 12-1pm, 2-3pm, 3-4pm & 4-5pm. 

The cost for this clinic is €10.00.

Booking is essential.

Please Note: This Advice Clinic is only for businesses currently trading or planning on trading in Waterford City or County. If you are based outside of Waterford please contact the relevant LEO to access a similar service. A full listing of LEO offices are available by following this link - Find Your Local Enterprise Office

Mentor Bio

Alison has over 20 years' experience in the food industry and has successfully built and exported her own food business internationally. She works with Enterprise Ireland, InterTradeIreland and Local Enterprise Offices nationwide, supporting food businesses to launch, scale and access new markets.