25 State bodies will come together for free one-stop-shop events for small businesses in Limerick, Galway and Cork.  Events will allow small business owners to informally ask questions and get advice from a diverse mix of Government agencies.  The presentations   will   focus on the assistance available to  help entrepreneurs develop their businesses and key regulatory requirements.  Experts  will  be  available  at  the information  stands  to  speak  directly  to attendees and answer questions throughout the event.

They are half day FREE events which will  provide  local  business  start-ups  and  small  businesses  with the information  they  need  on the extensive range of advice, grants and other supports that are on offer to SMEs from Government agencies, to help people start and grow their businesses.

The events will take place during the spring in the following venues:

• Limerick, 11th March, Strand Hotel
• Galway, 25th March, Radisson Blu Hotel
• Cork, 1st April, Silver Springs Hotel             

To register your place at one of these events please visit www.takingcareofbusiness.ie.