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1 Sign-Posting & Networking Advice Mentor...Let s talk business Experience Knowledge Grants

2 Sign-posting & Networking How to Connect and Engage with Support for your Business There are a large number of Government and nongovernment supports for Irish start-ups and small businesses that may be able to help, depending on the stage of development and sector of operation. This booklet is to help you navigate the range of supports to see which could possibly apply. Please note, this is only an initial guide. Your first port of call is Local Enterprise Office Monaghan to establish the suitability of these potential supports. See also the accompanying booklet Sources of Financial Support. STAFF DEVELOPMENT AND EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT Local Enterprise Office Monaghan Monaghan Institute Intreo Cavan Monaghan Education and Training Board Skillnets Subsidised training courses for employees Your first port of call is Local Enterprise Office Monaghan or check SOLAS Further education and Training Authority ENERGY Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland

3 INDUSTRY/SECTOR BODIES RETAIL ASSOCIATIONS Arts Council Construction Industry Federation Culture Ireland Design & Crafts Council of Ireland IBEC Irish Business Employers Confederation Carrickmacross Chamber of Commerce Monaghan Has It Retail Excellence Ireland Retail Ireland RGDATA Retail Grocery Dairy & Allied Trades Association ISME Irish Small and Medium Enterprises Association Social Entrepreneurs Ireland Develop new, innovative solutions to address entrenched social and environmental challenges Small Firms Association Irish Film Board Institute of Chartered Accountants IVCA Irish Venture Capital Association EMPLOYER BODIES Construction Industry Federation IBEC ISME Small Firms Association

4 AGRICULTURE, FISHERIES & FOOD SECTOR TOURISM & HERITAGE Bord Bia Irish Food Board Bord Iascaigh Mhara Irish Sea Fisheries Board Food Safety Authority FoodWorks Creating Global Food Entrepreneurs Health & Safety Authority Health Service Executive Department of Agriculture, Food & Marine Teagasc Irish Agriculture and Food Development Authority Culture Ireland Promoting Irish Arts Worldwide Fáilte Ireland National Tourism Development Authority Design & Crafts Council of Ireland Irish Film Board Monaghan County Council Monaghan Integrated Development Monaghan Tourism Údarás Na Gaeltachta Regional Authority for the Economic, Social and Cultural Development of the Gaeltacht North East Food Hub

5 EXPORTING EU AND BEYOND GOVERNMENT DEPARTMENTS Enterprise Europe Network Ireland Enterprise Ireland Intertrade Ireland Cross border business development advice and resources Irish Exporters Association SOLVIT Informal problem-solving network for EU citizens Department of Agriculture, Food and Fisheries Department of Finance Department of Jobs, Enterprise & Innovation Department of Social Protection Office of Government Procurement Patents Office Supports to Start or Grow your Business COMMUNITY ENTERPRISE CENTRES C:TEK M:TEK 1 CLONES ENTERPRISE CENTRE BALLYBAY ENTERPRISE CENTRE EMYVALE ENTERPRISE CENTRE M:TEK 2

6 FUNDING YOUR BUSINESS LOCAL ENTERPRISE OFFICE MONAGHAN CREDIT REVIEW OFFICE ENTERPRISE IRELAND INTERTRADE IRELAND IRELAND STRATEGIC INVESTMENT FUND IRISH LEAGUE OF CREDIT UNIONS HALO BUSINESS ANGELS NETWORK IRISH RESEARCH COUNCIL IVCA Irish Venture Capital Association MONAGHAN INTEGRATED DEVELOPMENT MICROFINANCE IRELAND Strategic Banking Corporation of Ireland FUNDSME COMMUNITY FINANCE IRELAND ENTERPRISE & STARTUP NETWORKS Startup Ireland Growing Ireland s Start-up Community PLATO EBR MONAGHAN WOMEN IN BUSINESS

7 REGULATORY BODIES COMPANIES REGISTRATION OFFICE BORD IASCAIGH MHARA Irish Sea Fisheries Board ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY FOOD SAFETY AUTHORITY OF IRELAND HEALTH & SAFETY AUTHORITY DATA PROTECTION COMMISSIONER NATIONAL STANDARDS AUTHORITY OF IRELAND OFFICE OF THE DIRECTOR OF CORPORATE ENFORCEMENT PATENTS OFFICE REVENUE COMMISSIONERS OFFICE WORK PLACE RELATIONS COMMISSION

8 Comhairle Contae Mhuineacháin MONAGHAN COUNTY COUNCIL Further Information Local Enterprise Office Monaghan Monaghan County Council Supporting SMEs Enterprise Ireland Local Enterprise Offices Department of Jobs, Enterprise and Innovation These booklets have been designed as a guide only. Readers are advised to seek professional guidance before making any financial or legal commitment. designed by Local Enterprise Office Monaghan M:TEK Building Knockaconny Monaghan t e info@leo.monaghancoco.ie

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