More than 25 State bodies and services will be available to offer free expert advice and information to SMEs, start-ups and entrepreneurs.

Taking Care of BusinessTaking Care of Business is a free one-stop-shop event taking place on Wednesday, October 2, in the Sheraton Hotel, Gleeson Street, Athlone. The event runs from 8.15am to 1.30pm. Register, free of charge, now at www.takingcareofbusiness.ie.

This Government of Ireland initiative is organised by the Department of Business, Enterprise and Innovation in conjunction with the Health and Safety Authority and the Food Safety Authority of Ireland.