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Retail

Ireland’s retail businesses are a cornerstone of our towns and communities, creating vital jobs and connecting people every day. But retailers like you are facing new pressures like spiraling costs, rising customer expectations and online competition, that are making trading more complex and challenging.

 

The good news is, you don’t have to go it alone. The National Enterprise Hub offers a range of supports, including training programmes and funding, to help you to adapt to the new challenges and opportunities in retail. Get in touch today and get the help you need to set your business up for a healthy future.

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Here are some of the most popular Retail supports.

Explore supports best suited for businesses in the Retail industry.

Small low-cost loans

Small Loan

If you need a small loan for your existing business or start-up, our small loan is available to help you. Our small loan has minimal paperwork, and there are no fees or hidden charges

Loans & Credit

Get one-on-one advice from experienced mentors

Mentoring

In business, it’s helpful to get advice from someone who truly understands where you are coming from. This support matches experienced business people with small business owners/managers who need practical guidance.

Education & Training

Upskill your employees to future-proof your business

Solas FET Micro-Qualifications

Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications are short, accredited, and highly subsidised upskilling programmes for enterprises and employees. Typically, the total learning time amounts to 50 hours, consisting of tutor training and self-directed learning. All FET micro-qualifications are delivered locally through the 16 Education and Training Boards (ETBs) nationwide and are provided under the Skills to Advance upskilling initiative.

Education & Training

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Strategic Consultancy Services Grant

Cover the cost of expert advice on business development

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region


Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

Research & Development Grants

Increase sales and employment with research and development

With this funding, businesses can address technical challenges and stay competitive by developing their Research and Development capabilities.

You might be eligible if: 

  • You are a small to medium business
  • Your business is developing, expanding and located in a Gaeltacht region

Eligibility is subject to terms and conditions.

EEN: Innovation Company Innovation Capability Analysis Tool

Unlocking Innovation: Evaluating Your Company's Journey and Strategic Growth Areas

Assessing a company's innovation capacity involves evaluating its current position on the innovation journey and identifying strategies to address specific areas within the business that need improvement.

  • All organizations engaged in their innovation journey and in need of further assistance.

EEN

EEN: Free Sustainability Advisory Services

Free Sustainability Advisory Services

 

An EEN advisor will explore opportunities for the company to strengthen its sustainable strategy across Environmental, Social, and Governance dimensions, while also ensuring alignment with your Sustainable Development Goals.

  • This complimentary service is designed for business leaders who aim to transform their approach to sustainability within their organizations and implement meaningful changes in their operations.
  • It is appropriate for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as companies at any stage of their sustainability strategy development.

EEN

EEN: Business Partnering Opportunities

Business Partnering Opportunities

Assisting organization seeking international business collaborators, such as  subcontractor, licensing opportunities,  an agent, or a partner for a product development initiatives. Alternatively, EEN can help search for a partner to assist with EU funding applications.   

  • All organizations, including higher education institutions, that are interested in international collaboration.

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EEN: Internationalisation

Unlocking Global Opportunities: Business & Technology Partnerships for Internationalisation

Finding new products & international cooperation partners for business & technology partnering opportunities through our database with over 5,000 profiles from over 50 countries in Europe and beyond

  • Assisting small and medium-sized enterprises in gaining access to global markets and business prospects to facilitate their growth.

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