Cork companies aim to grow their businesses

A number of small and micro businesses successfully completed LEO Cork City’s recent Grow Your Business Programme, which helps companies plan to achieve growth and expansion.

The participating businesses were presented with their certificates on 29 June at Oriel House Hotel Ballincollig.

The programme was delivered by Gannon Consulting on behalf of LEO Cork City. John Gannon said: “This was a practical programme aimed at sustaining and growing small businesses. There was a focus on developing a strategic approach to growing the business and gaining greater understanding of finances.”

Dr Niall O’Keeffe, Head of Enterprise, Cork City Council: “The Local Enterprise Office has a broad range of supports for businesses at all stages of their development. I would encourage these participants to continue to engage with LEO Cork City and avail of some of our other supports.”

The Grow Your Business Programme provides businesses with a clear direction and plan for future business growth. An info briefing is scheduled for 13 September. Details are available at www.localenterprise.ie/corkcity or ring 021-4961828.