Get Connected With Expert Advice
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Your Local Enterprise Agency
Enterprise Northern Ireland
Discover local enterprise agencies across 66 locations in Northern Ireland.
A range of support for your entrepreneurial journey is available, including access to work-spaces.
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Succeed With Your Local Council
Go Succeed
Go Succeed is the new go-to source for expert business advice led by Northern Ireland's eleven local councils. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur just starting out; are looking to grow your business; or are planning to scale up; our team of industry experts will provide tailored support and guidance to help you achieve your business goals.
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Start-Up Support
Raise Ventures
Delivered through Raise Ventures, get access to events happening across Northern Ireland for founders and entrepreneurs to connect, get support and access funding.
Raise Ventures also provide support for grant applications, connect entrepreneurs with angel investors and run an emerging entrepreneur summer programme.
Discover the available resources on the Raise Ventures website
Women in Business
Network for women in the workplace across Northern Ireland.
Access events, networking and training on their website.
Seedlegals
View ebooks from Seedlegals, created for university students interested in creating their own startup or spinout company.
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Social Enterprise Support
If you are an existing or aspiring social entrepreneur, Work West Enterprise Agency can offer support to your business.
Based in West Belfast, Work West Enterprise Agency can help with finding work-spaces, office accommodation, mentoring and training.
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Create A Business Checklist
Access support from your local council with NI Business Info.
Get started with a variety of helpful checklists, whatever stage your business is at.
Find testimonies from local businesses, contact an advisor, and discover business resources and programmes.
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Local Work-Spaces
Available at the Ormeau Baths through Barclays Eagle Lab.
Networking opportunities, events, start up connections & work-spaces are available at the Ormeau Baths, Belfast.
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Join the Enterprise Nation
Enterprise Nation is a community of small businesses and business advisors, giving you the right support to start and grow your business.
Get access to the brightest minds in business, e-learning, in person and online events as well as financial support.
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Invest NI
Discover Invest NI led events that are focused on innovation and business growth.
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Student Marketplace
Hazaar is a student marketplace for preloved and handmade clothing /articles/creations.
Free stands are available to sell your items at Ulster University.
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Podcasts
Listen to inspiring entrepreneurial stories and tips for business success from The Small Business Sessions Podcast.
- Episode 1: From lockdown hobby to £1m business. Ailis Topley, Pott Candles
- Episode 2: The travel brand that grew during the pandemic. Sarah de Vere-Drummond, Kip Hideaways
- Episode 3: Why founders should take messy and uncomfortable actions. Alice Benham, Marketing Strategist
- Episode 4: The entrepreneur embracing the mental health boosting power of plants. Kay Suppamas, Leafage
- Episode 5: How to use Pinterest to boost your business. Rachel Waring, Creative marketing consultant
- Episode 6: How founders can build an engaged and meaningful online community. Daisy Morris, The Selfhood
- Episode 7: Tik Tok for business masterclass from a creator with 400,000 followers. Cameron Smith, Cazza Time
- Episode 8: How to create a brilliant brand and tips for great design. Cat Byrne, Gatto Web
- Episode 9: The entrepreneur transforming lives with washing machines. Navjot Sawhney, The Washing Machine Project
- Episode 10: Why business owners should embrace diversity and inclusion
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Enterprise Nation
Learn practical tips and tricks for getting a business venture off the ground.