Business Information & Advice Service

We provide a free Business Information & Advice Service from our offices on Union Quay in Cork City. Our staff are on-hand to provide guidance on how best to go about starting your own business in Cork or growing your existing business.

We provide advice on all aspects of setting up and managing a small business, including:

• Steps involved in setting up a new business in Cork
• Writing your business plan
• Registering your business name
• Choosing a suitable business structure
• Marketing advice
• Health & safety advice
• Employment advice

This ‘One Stop Shop’ service is available to both new and existing small businesses. You can avail of any of these services regardless of whether you qualify for financial assistance from the Board or not.

We also provide a free referral service for other state agencies. If we feel that we cannot help you, we will point you in the right direction.

How To Apply

For further information on starting your own business or expanding your existing business in Cork, contact us today.

For more advice on setting up a new business in Cork visit the 'Starting Your Own Business' section of the website.