For many micro companies or would-be entrepreneurs, the LEOs or local enterprise offices dotted around the country are the springboard to make a go at their business. They provide advice, training and access to successful business leaders for mentoring as well as a place to set up shop.

Last year 7100 new jobs were created by the LEOs and 81% of them were outside the Capital. John Magee is the chair of the network of local enterprise offices joined Joe this morning on the show.