AIB Northern Ireland has launched a new regional initiative, ‘Let’s Talk Business Clinics’, offering personalised support and expert advice to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Northern Ireland. These drop-in sessions, evolving from the successful ‘Insights with AIB’ roadshow, aim to help businesses grow, adapt, and thrive in the current economic climate.
AIB’s new initiative for SMEs
AIB NI has introduced ‘Let’s Talk Business’, a series of regional drop-in sessions designed to provide tailored support to SMEs. These clinics offer one-to-one expert advice directly to business owners in local branches, covering topics from digital banking to sustainability and innovation. The initiative builds upon the success of the ‘Insights with AIB’ economic roadshow, bringing expert-led guidance closer to the business community.
Tour dates and locations
The ‘Let’s Talk Business’ roadshow commenced in Enniskillen and will travel to several key locations across Northern Ireland throughout June and early July. The schedule is as follows:
- Wednesday 18 June: Enniskillen Branch
- Thursday 19 June: Dungannon Branch
- Wednesday 25 June: Meadowbank, Derry Branch
- Thursday 26 June: Ballymena Branch
- Wednesday 2 July: University Road, Belfast
- Thursday 3 July: Newry Branch
Expert support for local businesses
Roisin Keenan, AIB’s Head of Business NI, highlighted the bank’s commitment to supporting Northern Ireland’s entrepreneurial spirit. She stated that the ‘Let’s Talk Business’ sessions provide local business leaders and entrepreneurs with expert support and insight across financial services. The initiative aims to assist businesses, from start-ups to established enterprises, in achieving real and lasting growth.
Key takeaways
- The ‘Let’s Talk Business’ clinics offer personalised, one-to-one support for SMEs.
- Sessions cover a range of topics including digital banking, sustainability, and innovation.
- The initiative is a continuation of AIB’s commitment to fostering growth and resilience within the local business community.
- AIB aims to build strong, supportive relationships to help customers achieve sustained growth.
Sources
- AIB Launches Regional Let’s Talk Business Clinics, Business Eye.
