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ISME launches free consultancy support worth €2k for small businesses

ISME, the Irish SME Association, has launched an initiative that will enable its members to access business consultancy services worth up to €2,000 to improve their businesses. The STAGES Mentoring Programme (Survive, Thrive, Accelerate, Grow, Export, Scale) is delivered by ISME Skillnet and will provide fully subsidised one-to-one mentoring for ISME members. Advertisement ISME said the programme is designed to help businesses address real-world challenges and opportunities at each stage of their development, with expert-led sessions tailored to their specific goals. Participants will receive up to two full days (or four half-days) of mentoring with experienced business advisors, covering a wide range of strategic and operational areas including cashflow management, digital transformation, export readiness, succession planning, and more. Chief executive of ISME, Neil McDonnell, said: "Small businesses are the engine of the Irish economy, but they often lack access to the expert advice they need to grow and compete. "The STAGES programme is designed to give SMEs that support, whether they're recovering from a crisis, breaking into export markets, or preparing to scale. We're proud to offer this as a tangible, tailored benefit of ISME membership."