Producer Supports

Links to Help Startup & Support Your Business

10-Step Guide to Starting Your Own Business: Here are some excellent tips when starting your own business provided by The Local Enterprise Office

Bord Bia Research and Insights: Check out the research publication section of the Bord Bia website and study the latest research in your category

Supporting SME’s Online Tool: This online guide is to help Irish start-ups and small businesses navigate the range of Government supports to see which you could possibly apply

Bord Bia Consultancy Services: For SME’s, information on eligibility and how to apply

Bord Bia Small Businesses: Great Information for early stage food businesses including financial, product development, distributor and export information

Local Enterprise Office: Find your Local Enterprise Office here. They will provide you with advice, mentoring and possible grant assistance

Bord Bia Brand Forum: The Bord Bia Brand Forum is a network which helps develop and grow the brands of Irish food and drink companies. Events are run quarterly and there is a membership fee

University College Cork Supports: Free legal advice from UCC for start-up food businesses