Government Supports available to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs)
24 Feb 2015
There are more than 80 significant Government supports available to assist Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in starting and growing their businesses but it seems that many businesses, which could benefit from the scheme are not aware that there is valuable support available.
www.actionplanforjobs.ie is an initiative of the Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation aimed at addressing the information gap. The 12-month campaign started on Monday and there are a number of different elements providing simple information on available supports and leading users to the “Supporting SMEs” online guide: – actionplanforjobs.ie
There is a list of organisations which can provide support to SMEs and new startups. The current list is given below but, as this list will be
updated, interested persons should check for the latest information at the second link below: -
Arts Council
Bord Bia
Bord Iascaigh Mhara
Cork Business Innovation Centre
Credit Review Office
Culture Ireland
Department of Agriculture, Food and Marine
Department of Finance
Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation
Department of Social Protection
Design & Crafts Council of Ireland
Dublin Business Innovation Centre
Enterprise Europe Network
Enterprise Ireland
Fáilte Ireland
Foodworks
IntertradeIreland
Irish Film Board
Local Enterprise Office
Microfinance Ireland
National Pensions Reserve Fund / Ireland Strategic
Investment Fund
Revenue
Skillnets
South East Business Innovation Centre
Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland
Teagasc
Údarás na Gaeltachta
WestBIC (Business Innovation Centre)
Western Development Commission
For the campaign news link visit:
http://www.enterprise.gov.ie/en/News/Major-new-awareness-campaign-to-inform-SMEs-of-over-80-Government-supports-available-%E2%80%93-Minister-Bruton-Minister-Nash.html#sthash.k9049FBz.dpuf
https://www.localenterprise.ie/smeonlinetool/businessdetails.aspx