Interest in start-up soars as Cork businesses thrive

SMALL businesses in Cork city are thriving and the level of interest among would-be entrepreneurs has shown a sharp increase in the past 12 months.

Cork City Enterprise Board, having witnessed this upsurge, has launched its autumn programme of initiatives to assist business people and those wishing to start businesses in the city.

Chief executive officer of the board, Dave Cody, said the upsurge of interest in business has been unprecedented in the city and the demand on services is building all the time.