Welcome to our May newsletter!

With Brexit on the horizon we continue to offer Brexit advice and support so make sure to book a place on our FREE Brexit Advice Clinics. It is critical for businesses to be ready!

Customs Export & Import Procedures Workshop

Tralee - 23rd May 2019

FREE workshop covering what Importers and Exporters will need to know about how to move their goods through Customs in Ireland and the UK post Brexit. This full day workshop will enable companies to understand both Revenue rules in Ireland and HMRC rules in the UK. We will cover the post Brexit simplifications being introduced by both Authorities and how to apply for these. We will also explain the operational requirements necessary to move goods through Customs.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE

IBYE
The search for Kerry’s Best Young Entrepreneur of 2019 is well underway!
IBYE is a programme run by the 31 Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs) with the support of the Department of Enterprise and Innovation and Enterprise Ireland. €50,000 investment fund available through Local Enterprise Office Kerry.The competition is open to people between the ages of 18 and 35 with an innovative business idea, new start-up or established business. Over 55 applications were received and have been shortlisted down to 16!

The competition is broken down into three categories:

Best Business Idea (Pre-Trading). Local Winner: €7,000 investment. Local Runner-Up: €3,000 investment

Best Start-Up Business (Trading Up to 18 Months). Local Winner: €15,000 investment. Local Runner-Up €5,000 investment

Best Established Business (Trading over 18 Months). Local Winner: €15,000 investment. Local Runner-Up €5,000 investment

Bootcamps and Pitching will take place in April and the Kerry IBYE awards will take place on Friday the 3rd of May.

For more information about Irelands Best Young Entrepreneur go to www.IBYE.ie

Brexit is the impending withdrawal of the United Kingdom (UK) from the European Union (EU). The United Kingdom is due to leave the EU on the 31st of October 2019.

What Financial Supports are available?
Starting to Plan
Enterprise Ireland offers up to €5,000 to assist client companies develop a plan through its Be Prepared Grant.
InterTrade Ireland provides ‘Start to Plan’ vouchers (€2,000) to enable SMEs to get professional advice on Brexit, including likely tariffs, currency management, regulatory and customs issues and movement of labour, goods and services. This is open to all businesses. Intertrade Ireland maintains a register of Brexit Advisers.

In March 2018, the Government launched a new €300 million Brexit Loan Scheme for eligible businesses with up to 499 employees. Loan amounts range from €25,000 up to €1.5m, for terms of up to three years and a maximum interest rate of 4%.

Enterprise Europe Network

Kerry LEO offer a free service to generate export opportunities through partnerships and brokerage events.

Click here to find out more

Retail Excellence Ireland - Retail Retreat & Expo 2019

In an age where digital disruption and change in consumer expectations are driving a profound transformation in the Irish retail industry we all need support to help us gain that all-important competitive edge! There is a new generation of retailers out there who are delivering a winning combination of outstanding service in store and ground-(breaking technology online and you need to find out how!

At the 2019 Retail Retreat & Expo you will meet the experts on both and learn how you too can deliver the complete memorable shopping experience which the modern day consumer now not only craves but expects.

CLICK HERE FOR FURTHER DETAILS AND REGISTRATION

Upcoming Social Media Courses

14th May
How to create online marketing videos on a budget

Tralee ( Full Day Course )
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23rd May
Beginners Guide to Search Engine Optimisation (SEO)
Tralee ( Half Day Course )
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30th May
How to run Facebook Advertising campaigns
Tralee ( Full Day Course )
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Upcoming SYOB Bootcamps

4th June
Start Your Own Business Bootcamp - Tralee (2 full days)
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5th June
Start Your Own Business Bootcamp - Killarney ( 2 full days )
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3rd July
Start Your Own Business Bootcamp - Tralee (2 full days)
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4th July
Start Your Own Business Bootcamp - Killarney ( 2 full days )
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MAY BREXIT ADVICE CLINICS

8th May
BREXIT Advice Clinic
This 45 minute one-to-one advice meeting with will enable clients to talk through their concerns regarding Brexit, as well as discuss supports and services available that can help a business re-evaluate its options and diversify its exposure to the UK market.
BOOK ONLINE

Trading Online Voucher Seminar and Scheme Update

Great News! The TOV scheme now accepts applications from businesses who are trading for a minimum of 6 months (previously 12 months). The vouchers are targeted at businesses that have a limited online trading presence; less than 10 employees and a turnover of less than €2million.

Free Trading Online Voucher Information Seminar
Date: Friday 17th May, 2019
Location: The Rose Hotel, Dan Spring Road, Tralee, Co. Kerry
Time: 8.30am to 11.30am
Registration: Online registration through our website only

This FREE information session is the first step in applying for the Trading Online Voucher. Applicants will be informed of the purpose of the scheme and how best to use and get value from the voucher to support your online trading proposition.

CLICK HERE TO BOOK YOUR PLACE !

For further information please contact Leeann Chapman at LEO Kerry.
Tel: 066 71 8 3522 or E-mail: leeann.chapman@kerrycoco.ie

LEO Financial Supports

Kerry Local Enterprise Office offers financial supports in a number of areas including Priming, Business Expansion & Feasibility grants. Click here to find out more!

MICROFINANCE IRELAND LOANS

Microfinance Ireland (MFI), is a not-for-profit lender, established to deliver the Government’s Microenterprise Loan Fund.

MFI works very closely with the Local Enterprise Offices (LEOs), providing loans to small businesses based in the Republic of Ireland, with fewer than 10 employees and turnover up to €2m, by providing unsecured business loans of €2,000 to €25,000 for commercially viable proposals. Loans can be used to fund start-up costs, working capital, purchase of stock, equipment, machinery, business expansion etc.

Whether your business is set up as a Sole Trader, Partnership or a Limited Company, you are eligible to apply. All business sectors are eligible to apply, with these exceptions: http://www.microfinanceireland.ie/exclusions/

You can apply for an MFI loan through your Local Enterprise Office and avail of a 1% discount off the standard interest rate (currently 7.8% APR) bringing the rate to 6.8% APR.

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

For more information about Kerry LEO supports please contact:

Kerry Local Enterprise Office
Phone: 066 7183522
Email: LEO@kerrycoco.ie
Address:
Local Enterprise Office,
County Buildings,
Tralee,
Co. Kerry.

Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri: 9am to 5pm
Saturday-Sunday: Closed

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