Empowering Entrepreneurs with Expert Consulting for Scalable Growth

Helping founders turn ideas into sustainable, high-performing businesses through strategy, execution, and expert guidance.

Hi, I’m Declan Droney

& I help Entrepreneurs START, SCALE and FIX their businesses

Having started, scaled, and successfully exited two businesses, I’ve experienced both the highs and the challenges of entrepreneurship firsthand. These real-world insights shape everything I do. While theory matters, nothing replaces having truly walked the path.

Experience & Credentials

Founder
Built and exited a multi-million euro business

MBA
University of Huddersfield, UK

International Export Experience
B2B: Exported to 10+ countries
B2C: Exported to 37+ countries

Consultant
Professionally trained by ADM, London

Mentor
Certified by the Business Mentors Association (BMA), London

Awards
Excellence in Marketing Practice – Marketing Institute of Ireland
National Sales & Marketing Awards – Small Firms Association

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Services

01. Training

I deliver best-in-class entrepreneurship and business start-up training in partnership with leading agencies and third-level institutions. My work includes programmes with Local Enterprise Offices, Enterprise Ireland, Bord Bia, Athlone IT, and Galway-Mayo Institute of Technology—equipping aspiring and early-stage entrepreneurs with the skills, structure, and confidence to build successful businesses.

02. Mentoring

I provide tailored, results-driven mentoring to both private clients and through national enterprise agencies, including Enterprise Ireland, Local Enterprise Offices (Galway, Mayo, Roscommon, Offaly, Westmeath), Bord Bia, BIM, and Údarás na Gaeltachta.

I am also proud to be Ireland’s first member of the UK’s Business Mentors Association, reflecting a commitment to the highest standards in mentoring practice.

03. Consulting

I work closely with a select group of clients to start, grow, and scale their businesses. I also support established businesses facing challenges—helping them reset direction, implement strategic change, and return to sustainable profitability.

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The people with the drive to start their business are the most positive, most ambitious people.

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