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40 Brexit Frequently Asked Questions – 2023 Update

The UK left the EU on 31st January 2020 with a 12 month withdrawal agreement which concluded on 1st January 2021. From October to December 2020, on behalf of LEO Mayo I engaged with 40 owner-managers about the potential impact of Brexit on their business and how they are preparing for the UK’s exit from...

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What ‘grants’ and other supports apply to my startup business in 2024?

If you have ever wondered what supports that you and your startup business could and should apply for, read on:

This blogpost and the accompanying presentation will categorise the supports depending on the stage of development of your startup company: pre-enterprise; early stage; and established startup

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What ‘grants’ and other supports apply to my startup business in 2023?

If you have ever wondered what supports that you and your startup business could and should apply for, read on:

This blogpost and the accompanying presentation will categorise the supports depending on the stage of development of your startup company: pre-enterprise; early stage; and established startup

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PV Solar Panels – very happy with our purchase

One year ago in June 2021, our family bought PV solar panels that generate electricity to power the house, including heating hot water via our immersion. I am sharing this post with anyone who is interested in our experience to date. I will include some numbers which might be of interest to anyone thinking about...

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Organise ATU Galway New Frontiers One 2 Ones with Phase 1 Participants

As part of the New Frontiers Phase 1 programme in ATU iHubs Galway and Mayo (formerly GMIT), Donncha Hughes, an independent business advisor will meet participants in person for a One 2 One session to review their draft applications prior to the final Phase 2 application submission on July 28th, 2022 at 12 Noon. New...

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Peer lending is good for the Lender

Peer to peer (P2P) lending, also known as crowdlending, involves applying to a platform for a loan which then offers it out to its members who collectively fund the loan. It would not be unusual for €200,000 to be funded by up to 800 bidders. Online Peer to peer finance providers like Flender and Linked...

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CSF replaced by Pre-Seed Start Fund

Enterprise Ireland launched the Pre-Seed Start Fund in October 2022 effectively replacing the highly successful Competitive Start Fund (CSF). The Pre Seed Fund provides funding of €100,000 – former recipients of CSF can apply for €50,000. Over the years, CSF has been tweaked and this latest change resulted in a new name. The biggest change...

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CSF Online Masterclass Updated 2022

I was delighted to launch my first online training programme in 2018 and I equally delighted to say that I have updated the programme to reflect changes made by Enterprise Ireland in 2022. The first two videos of the programme had been replaced in February 2021. The CSF Masterclass is a 90-minute video-based programme for...

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Switching Mobile Operator is Easy -save yourself some money!

I switched from Eir to Tesco recently and will now save €150 this year in mobile bills. I should have done it years ago. An Eir customer for nearly 10 years I started out as a sole trader offering business advice in 2010. I don’t mind admitting that money was tight at the time. I...

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Business Model Canvas FREE online training

Announcement of the latest and FREE online training programme by Donncha Hughes, Business Advisor - Completing a Busines Model Canvas

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