Running a business in Ireland can be tough, but help is available. In this section you will find information on a range of supports to help you save money, work smarter and keep up with the competition. Whether you need a hand with a problem today, a way to manage your money better, or support to make your business even stronger, here you can find helpful resources to get started.
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Featured productivity supports
Making your business more productive is about finding smart ways to get more done in less time and with less resources.
Not sure where to start? Here are some of the most popular supports for creating a more productive business.
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Access Advice : Lean Start
An introduction to Lean Thinking
LeanStart is an introductory, short-focused training programme that introduces your company to Lean thinking. Lean thinking is a set of business principles that can help staff learn new ways of working and identify inefficient processes that do not add value to a business.
Businesses looking to make practical improvements in their business to deliver better quality faster and without waste.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
LeanPlus
Apply Lean practices to improve operational effectiveness
In an ever-evolving world, businesses must always be ready for change. LeanPlus is an in-depth programme that helps you put new processes in place to reduce costs and make your business more efficient and competitive.
Businesses that want to put new processes in place to improve company productivity and reduce inefficiency.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
- You have already completed LeanStart
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Lean for Business
Make your small business more efficient with Lean principles
With this support, find out how Lean principles can transform your business by helping your staff find new ways of working and identifying inefficient practices to increase productivity.
Businesses that want to improve their performance, reduce their costs and be more competitive.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a small to medium business
- You employ up to 50 people
- You have been operating for at least 6 months
- You have generated revenues of at least €30k
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
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Evolve Strategic Planning
Help to address challenges with changes to trade
Businesses need to be able to adapt and keep going, even through challenging times when the world around them suddenly changes. With this grant for strategic planning, we can help you prepare for future business challenges by covering the cost of preparing a response plan.
Businesses that want to prepare a plan so they can continue to operate in difficult times.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
- You are actively trading and engaged in certain eligible activities, and have been impacted by business disruption
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Featured upskill supports
Help your team to learn new skills to keep your business moving forward.
Here are some of the most popular supports for skills development that will help to keep your business on track.
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Food Academy
Get training and mentorship in various areas for your food business
This programme provides you with essential knowledge about starting a food business in Ireland and a unique opportunity to sell your product through one of Ireland’s leading retailers.
Food and drink businesses that want to grow their operations and sell their products with major Irish retailers.
You might be eligible if:
- You are a food and beverage business that already has a product, tested it in the market, and is now looking to scale up
- Your business is beyond the initial start-up period of 18 months
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.
Standard Mentor Assignment
Practical business advice from a large mentor network
Enterprise Ireland has a Mentor Network of over 400 successful business people with international business development experience. They can offer you one-to-one sessions and practical business advice through this business mentor programme.
Business owners who want guidance from a mentor who is experienced in your sector.
You may be eligible if:
- You are an existing Enterprise Ireland (EI) client
- You are a potential EI client operating a small to medium business
Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.