Business Mentoring

LEO Laois has a panel of experienced Business Mentors that are available to meet with business owners to advise them on particular issues in their business.

What issues do we provide mentoring on?

Issues that we provide mentors on include:

  • business planning
  • human resource and employment legislation issues
  • financial matters
  • taxation
  • marketing
  • procurement
  • operations management and 
  • intellectual property rights 

Specialist advisors are also available for the craft, food, engineering, manufacturing and retail sectors. 

The Mentor Programme

The Mentor Programme is designed to match up the knowledge, skills, insights and entrepreneurial capability of experienced business practitioners with small business owner/ managers who need practical and strategic one to one advice and guidance. The mentor contributes independent, informed observation and advice to aid decision making. 

How do I apply?

To apply for mentoring / business advice, please get in touch on 0578661800 or localenterprise@laoiscoco.ie to discuss further.   You can also visit our One to One Mentoring page on the Local Enterprise Office website.