The Local Enterprise Office (LEO) Leitrim was established in 2014 as part of a nationwide network of LEO's. Leitrim LEO is the first point of contact for new and existing entrepreneurs in County Leitrim and provides a full information and advisory service on all aspects of setting up and running a business.

Some supports we provide include:

• Direct financial supports to micro businesses*. Micro Enterprises are businesses with 10 or less employees.
• Advice on a range of alternative funding options available.
• Business information, advisory services and enterprise support.
• High-quality training to meet the needs of your business including: Start Your Own Business, Managing Your Business e.g. Marketing, Sales, Financial Management, Strategy and Business Planning.

• We mentor you and your business with experienced experts.
• We guide you to the services most relevant to support the growth and development of your business.
• Advice on local authority regulations, planning, accessibility, environment, procurement and other issues affecting your business.
• Connect you with appropriate State resources for your business including relevant agencies such as:

-  Department of Social Protection: Enterprise Supports

-  Microfinance Ireland: Business Loans 

-  Revenue: Seed Capital Scheme

-  Education and Training Boards: Business Courses

-  Credit Review Office: When your bank has refused credit

• Create progression pathways for high-potential companies to Enterprise Ireland.
• Organise key enterprise events.
• Facilitate effective business networking.
• Promote entrepreneurship education in the local community.

Visit our website www.localenterprise.ie/leitrim to get more information about our supports and services.

*Eligibility criteria apply.

Please contact us on 071 9650420 or email info@leo.leitrimcoco.ie