Small businesses and budding entrepreneurs will have the opportunity to sample 10 events aimed at helping them to start or grow their business as part of this year’s Local Enterprise Week in Kerry.
The initiative, supported by Enterprise Ireland and the local authorities, takes place from the March 6-10 this year.
While there are hundreds of events taking place nationally during the week, including five min Spotlight events that are available for free online, there will plenty of events in Kerry open to all.
Kerry LEO will be running a full programme in the area that will tackle a variety of areas relevant to small businesses and starting up. The events are open to all, from budding entrepreneurs to established businesses, and they will give them the opportunity to get expert advice on key areas of business from financial skills, raising funds, exporting and boosting your business online to future trends such as sustainability and digitalisation.
Tomas Hayes, Head of Kerry Local Enterprise Office said Local Enterprise Week is a fantastic marker in the road for any business.
“It’s an opportunity to take stock of where you are, see where you can grow, where you can innovate or maybe become more sustainable and see what resources are available on your doorstep.
“There is something for everyone and those who maybe always had that ambition to start on their own, or a great idea, this is the week to see how to get started and make it happen,” he said.
Kerry County Council Chief Executive Moira Murrell said it offers a great opportunity for anybody who wants to start or grow their business to get inspired and motivated.
“Events during the week will give you insights and add to your knowledge on important topics that can make a real difference to your business competitiveness. The week also puts a spotlight on the range of supports, advice and information available to businesses through their Local Enterprise Office,”she stated.
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