Well, two months left in the year. This is the stage where our commitment to all those objectives often begins to flag. You get tired.  If this is you, refocus on that business. You came up with those original objectives because you identified weaknesses in the business, areas for improvement or gaps in the market that had not been addressed. This still applies. You cannot keep doing what you did every other year, no matter how well the business is progressing. The environment we operate in continues to grow and evolve and we must monitor that environment and keep pace with it, or, keep ahead of it, in order to flourish. Get up, get out, reassess the business environment and revisit those business goals. Enjoy the journey!

What a year!

First off from a business perspective,it has been hectic. Hectic in a great way! We have met so many new businesses. New start-ups, existing businesses and so many potential entrepreneurs. Our Start Your Own Business courses have been busier than ever – hopefully this is a sign of increased confidence in the economy. Really looking forward to working with many of these in 2017 as they kick off.

Our role is behind the scenes with most businesses. We are invisible. We guide the business owners, tweak the business plans/business models, we focus the strategy, support in the tough decisions, enable growth and export plans and act as a sounding board for that business owner. At the end of every year I look back and review ‘ how did I add value to that company?’. Delighted to say 2016 was a good year.

Our customers got 100% of our attention in 2016. Business growth is evident for our client companies. Now for the remainder of 2016 our planning starts for those companies for 2017 to ensure they make the next step in their business growth journeys.

Looking forward to it already!

 

Local Enterprise Week runs from March 7th – 13th 2016 throughout Ireland. Each Local Enterprise Office (LEO) will hold a series of events aimed at supporting local businesses. Check out www.localenterprise.ie for more information.

We are working with Local Enterprise Office Meath on this event. Check out www.localenterprise.ie/Meath/ for a list of the eventsiin Meath. Meet with us to discuss Starting a Business, sourcing funding from Microfinance Ireland or to find out more about the services of the LEO. .