“Doing Business in Europe” Briefing for SME’s on How to do Business in Europe

On the 9th of April , the IEA joined forces with the European Commission representation in Ireland to hold a briefing for SME's on hoe to do business in Europe.


the event focused on how SME’s should learn how to expand into European markets. Starting with highlighting the pitfalls and opportunities of exporting, guests were then presented with a number of success stories from entrepreneurs and how each one broke into new markets.
Information on bank support and what Europe is doing to support SMEs was also provided.

A number of guest speakers included

Francis Jacobs,
Head of Office, European Parliament Office in Ireland

Barbara Nolan, Head of Representation,
European Commission Representation in Ireland

Gay Mitchell, Fine Gael MEP for Dublin Constituency

Eamon Gilmore TD, Tánaiste and Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade

Jerry Kennelly, Entrepreneur, Founder of Stockbyte & Tweak.com.

Noel Delaney, Partner - Grant Thornton, SME Specialist Advisor

Kanthi Ford, Director of KFV Consulting

Anne Butterly, MD EasyDry Ltd

John Flynn, Consultant for IEA, Director of Servitizer

Mary Kershaw, President, Network Ireland

Patricia Reilly, Member of Cabinet, on behalf of
Commissioner Maire Geoghegan Quinn