Local Enterprise Office

Covid-19 Response

Covid-19 has created many uncertainties for businesses in County Sligo. Local Enterprise Office Sligo aims to provide the most up to date information on a range of supports on offer from government to help businesses through these challenging times. Information on these supports can be accessed by clicking on the banner above or the Latest News section below. Please also sign up to receive Updated News by completing the box below. You can see recent announcements in the Past Newsletters section. Local Enterprise Office Sligo are in the process of organising a range of online workshops and seminars. Remote mentoring on financial and cashflow management is also available. The Upcoming Events section will be updated as these become available. If you have any queries on any of the supports mentioned on this site please e-mail localenterprise@sligococo.ie or phone 071 914 4779

Upcoming Events

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18/01/2022	SO2201a Start Your Own Business Programme	Book online
18/01/2022	SO2212a Online Social Media 1-1 Clinics	Book online
25/01/2022	SO2214a Instagram for Business - The Basics	Book online
27/01/2022	SO2208a Food Business Advice Clinics	Book online
08/02/2022	SO2212b Online Social Media 1-1 Clinics	Book online
16/02/2022	SO2211a Video Creation for Social Media	Book online
08/03/2022	SO2215a Facebook & Instagram Paid Adverts - Advanced...	Book online

Latest News

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,”...
31/03/2021
EMPOWER GROWTH 2021 - FOR FEMALE ENTREPRENEURS - NOW OPEN FOR APPLICATIONS...
Applications for the next EMPOWER GROWTH programme opened on the 8th March 2021. The closing date for EMPOWER GROWTH applications is Friday 30th April at 12 noon. This programme will commence in June 2021....
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....
13/01/2021
NEW! Superior Retailing Programme 2020/2021
The Local Enterprise Office will run a 5 month intensive programme to support retailers to innovate and thrive
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....
10/06/2020
FOOD ACADEMY NOW LOOKING FOR A NEW WAVE OF FOOD PRODUCERS...
The hugely successful Food Academy programme is now open for budding food and drink entrepreneurs in across the country. The programme, which is run by the Local Enterprise Offices in partnership with SuperValu and Bord Bia, is now open for applications until the 26th June for its latest intake...
19/03/2020
Covid 19 - Cashflow advice
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
Businesses which are seeking support to assist with business continuity and preparedness connected to the COVID-19 outbreak, may be provided with a Business Continuity Voucher subject to certain conditions and criteria. This offer is in addition to the current range of business supports for microenterprises....
06/03/2020
Checklist of preparatory actions in responding to COVID-19...
Business Continuity Planning – Checklist of preparatory actions in responding to COVID-19
23/01/2020
Social Enterprise Development Fund 2020 open for applications....
09/10/2019
Simple steps to prepare & protect your small business for Brexit...

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Case Studies

18/05/2017
Let us spray: how Suip created a winning product...
As Pius McCloat waited for his daughter to load her bags into his car for the journey to Ireland West Airport, he couldn’t but help notice his ageing neighbour working hard to spray weed killer...
18/05/2017
A crafty hobby that brought business success...
Caron Laffey had loved crafts ever since she first learned to knit and sew when she was a little girl. So, a career in this area seemed like a natural progression for Caron who now owns the Crafter’s Basket in Cliffoney...
18/05/2017
How LEO Sligo supports helped ENGdoc forge ahead...
In his home office, a converted bedroom, David Mullen worked day and night to get his first contract over the line....
18/05/2017
How LEO Sligo supports helped Quickcrop sow the seeds of growth...
Niall McAllister and Andrew Davidson are passionate about growing things – so it’s hardly surprising that through careful cultivation they’ve grown their Sligo-based online garden supplies company into a multi-million-euro business....