There is help out there

Many small businesses face challenging times and a downturn in business confidence. Local online information portal www.mayoplus.ie has assembled an impressive line up for its Business Support module in an effort to present some positive options.  

There is help out there

Many small businesses face challenging times and a downturn in business confidence. Local online information portal www.mayoplus.ie has assembled an impressive line up for its Business Support module in an effort to present some positive options.  

“This is not a panacea for all business problems. This is an attempt to highlight the agencies, bodies and business groups now available to help and assist the small business sector. In the midst of torrent of bad news stories and the absence of any decisive leadership, it should be noted that there are supports available to the small business sector.

The County Enterprise Team leads the list of stalwarts which also includes Chambers of Commerce in Ballyhaunis, Swinford, Belmullet, Ballina, Westport, Claremorris and Castlebar. The Network Mayo provides solid business support for women. Innovation Centre plays an active role in business support.

Enterprise Ireland brings a new generation of ebusiness to the site. This is backed by case studies and a series of very relevant guides. BNI, Business Network International, now includes chapters in Westport, Ballina and Claremorris in addition to Castlebar .ICBE , Irish Centre for Business Excellence, introduces a raft of very impressive management support/training services, especially for the small business owner.

The business climate has also attracted online business networks. While many may be US and UKcentred, there may well be some relevance to some aspects of our business sector.

While consumer choice is acknowledged, we should also be mindful of the economic importance of the small business sector in Mayo. It is these sectors that include local retail, service and small manufacturing and that contributes directly to consumer spend.

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