LEO (Local Enterprise Office)
LEO stands for Local Enterprise Office. There is one in every county in Ireland. LEOs provide free and subsidised support to small businesses — including training, grants, mentoring, and advice. For digital and AI adoption, many LEOs offer free workshops and vouchers to help small businesses get online and use technology. Your local LEO is one of the best free resources available to Irish business owners.
Real-world example
A Galway food producer gets a €2,500 trading online voucher from their local LEO to build an e-commerce website, covering most of the development cost.
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