To help reduce pressure in your early years, qualifying new town‑centre businesses can benefit from a staged commercial rates waiver: 0% rates in year one, 50% in year two, 25% in year three, and full rates from year four. This allows time to establish your business before full costs apply.

A structured Local Enterprise Office programme for people planning to start a business. It covers the basics of setting up, including business planning, costs, pricing, and compliance, and is particularly helpful if you’re doing this for the first time.

A grant to help improve or upgrade your shopfront, creating a more attractive and welcoming presence on the street. This grant can be applied for retrospectively and is available to tenants, helping reduce the upfront cost of fit‑out and presentation.

Support from Drogheda BIDs to improve the external appearance of your building, including elements such as façades, signage or heritage features. This scheme aims to enhance the overall look and feel of the town centre while supporting individual businesses.

Access to one‑to‑one mentoring through the Local Enterprise Office and Drogheda & District Chamber. This includes general business advice, financial mentoring, and guidance from experienced professionals to help you make informed decisions.

Promotional support to help raise awareness of your business once open. This may include features and promotion through Drogheda BIDS, Drogheda & District Chambers and Local Enterprise Office social media channels as well as local media platforms.

Designed to help businesses become more efficient and more profitable. It supports owner‑managers to review day‑to‑day operations and identify practical opportunities to save time, reduce waste and improve margins.

Practical support to help businesses reduce energy use, waste and environmental impact. The programme focuses on achievable, step‑by‑step improvements that support sustainability while also delivering long‑term cost savings.

Support to strengthen online and digital capability, including websites, social media, online booking systems or e‑commerce.

Grant support towards energy‑efficient technologies and equipment, based on recommendations from a Green for Business, or SEAI Energy Audit.

A Local Enterprise Office grant of up to €5,000 (50% match funding) to support established businesses to plan and deliver digital development through specialist consultancy.