Business Continuity in Challenging Times: Support, Resources, Grants
We’ve never faced a challenge quite like the one we’re amidst right now with the Covid-19 pandemic. There is no area of business, industry, or charitable and state enterprise that has not been affected in some way.
It may feel overwhelming and difficult to see a way forward for your business right now. Help is at hand. There are resources and supports available for you to move forward with confidence and a fresh perspective.
We’ve created this quick guide to the LEO (Local Enterprise Office) Business Continuity Voucher and Enterprise Ireland's Lean Business Continuity Voucher.
As an approved mentor and training provider for the Business Continuity Voucher scheme with both the LEO and Enterprise Ireland, we have a wealth of training options for your business.
We are fully on board with this scheme and want to support businesses as they navigate their way to calmer, steadier seas.
In This Article:
What is the Business Continuity Voucher?
The Business Continuity Voucher is a new initiative from the Local Enterprise Offices (LEO), designed specifically to support and guide businesses of all kinds during the current crisis.
It’s a grant scheme that awards a voucher worth up to €2,500 to each eligible business. The voucher is intended to contribute to training and consultancy that will help businesses to protect the health and future of their organisation.
The Local Enterprise Office website states that:
“The goal is to help companies make informed decisions about what immediate measures and remedial actions should be taken, to protect staff and sales.”
Who can avail of this voucher?
The wonderful thing about this voucher is that it’s available to such a broad spectrum of businesses, and in particular to those who will need it most right now.
- All Sectors: Businesses from all industries and sectors are encouraged to apply for this voucher.
- Small to Medium Businesses: This scheme is specifically designed to support small to medium enterprises with up to 50 employees.
- Ltd. & Sole Traders: The voucher is open to both companies and sole traders.
- 1 Business = 1 Voucher: The grant allows for one voucher per business.
Enterprise Ireland, IDA and Údarás na Gaeltachta Clients
If your organisation is already a client of Enterprise Ireland, Údarás na Gaeltachta, or IDA, you will not be eligible for this grant through LEO.
Don’t worry – there is a similar grant available to anyone who falls into this category.
Enterprise Ireland (EI) are offering a similar grant through their new Lean Business Continuity Voucher.
As an approved service provider with Lean Business Ireland (Enterprise Ireland’s Lean-focused network and funding initiative), we can advise on and provide suitable smart, strategic programmes designed to help your business survive – and thrive – in the times ahead.
What’s available for my business?
There are so many options for training that will help to protect and even transform your business right now. We’re offering a full range of programmes to support you including:
- Crisis Management
- Resilience in the Workplace
- Lean Six Sigma (Yellow, Green, Black Belts)
- Project Management
- Strategic Management for Growth
- Change Management
- Agile, Scrum, & Kanban
- Leadership Skills
- Coaching & Mentoring Skills for Managers
- Process Mapping
- Risk Management
- Team Building
As the business continuity voucher is awarded per business, we’re taking the consultative approach of creating a solution that fits your business needs precisely.
Get in touch with our team, either at Freephone 1800 910 810 (Monday – Friday, 9.00am – 5.00pm), or by clicking below to request your quotation.
How can I get approved for my voucher?
LEO Business Continuity Voucher:
You’ll find a step-by-step guide to applying for your Business Continuity Voucher by visiting the link below. This page also includes the link you’ll need for downloading your application form.
Enterprise Ireland Lean Business Continuity Voucher:
The link below will take you to the key information and application page for the Lean Business Continuity Voucher page.
Let’s Get Started
Reach out to us today to get advice on how your business can take action on this excellent initiative.
We’ll provide solid guidance and advise on the best way you can get started on getting your Business Continuity Voucher.
If you have already been awarded a voucher, either by your Local Enterprise Office or another provider (IDA, Enterprise Ireland, or Údarás na Gaeltachta), we will make your training a top priority.
