Irish companies are operating in economic circumstances never seen before and face severe challenges in terms of both securing their business and retaining jobs.  Maintaining and growing Ireland's exports is critical.

We have mobilised our national and international resources to work with our clients to help them address two key priorities right now - securing the viability of their business and maximising their potential for growth.

We can help you in various ways including funding, help with cost reductions and retaining customers and winning new export sales.

Funding

The Employment Subsidy Scheme (Temporary) is a government scheme which is being managed by Enterprise Ireland to support the retention of jobs in viable exporting enterprises that might otherwise be made redundant as a result of the impact of the global and financial economic crises.  Please visit www.employmentsubsidy.ie for further information on this scheme.  The closing date for applications is 4th September 2009.

The Enterprise Stabilisation Fund aims to help companies sustain and develop their business during these difficult times.  The funding is provided primarily through preference shares, repayable after five years and typically at 3% interest rate. 

Click here for further information on eligibility, support and contact information on the Enterprise Stabilisation Fund.

Click here for other sources of financial supports and information regarding creating start-up companies.

Cost reduction

You can find out how to cut costs through supply chain management and lean manufacturing, save money on energy usage, use ebusiness to reduce administration costs; resulting in making existing companies more competitive.

Retaining customers and winning new sales

Maximising your value to your customer, exploring market options for winning new sales and planning for growth - Click here to find out how Enterprise Ireland is helping existing companies to compete in the overseas markets, providing training in international selling practice and for details of our global network of offices.