Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Businesses
The World Health Organisation has declared Coronavirus (COVID-19) to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Businesses should prepare their workplace.
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The help you need to succeed
Welcome to Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development department.
So you’re thinking of starting a business or developing an existing one? Whatever you’re doing it’s vital to be well prepared and informed. This web site is your primary online business resource, with a comprehensive range of support, information and tailored tools to help you to navigate the steps to starting, managing and growing your own business.
- Helping you to start: find out what it takes to make your business dream a reality with advice on key elements such as your business plan, location and funding.
- Helping you to manage: advice on how to keep legally compliant, finance your business and develop your market
- Helping you to grow: discover the help available to assist you in staff recruitment, managing your marketing, growing through acquisition and more.
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Start your business
Starting a small business is challenging, so it’s vital to be well prepared and comprehensively informed. We’re here to help.
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Grow your business
It’s essential to get the right advice and support as your business develops and expands. We’re here to deliver the resources you need to grow your business.
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Locate in Ards and North Down
Thinking about growing and expanding your business? Ards and North Down is a great place to invest and grow.
Latest News
Finance Minister announces £300 million support package.
The support package includes over £200 million for businesses, with a further £98 million to support the most vulnerable.
Updated:Monday, 23 November 2020 - 16:19Two Week Circuit Breaker Announced
The Northern Ireland Executive agreed on 19 November 2020 that a further two week circuit breaker would be implemented from 27 November - 11 December 2020.
Updated:Friday, 20 November 2020 - 09:48Tourism NI: Covid Business and Financial Planning Support 2020-21
The Covid Business and Financial Planning Support Programme 2020-2021 is re-opening to Expressions of Interest to facilitate additional demand.
Updated:Thursday, 19 November 2020 - 16:13
Upcoming events
3 December 2020 10:00 – 12:00
Online
Revenue is vital for business survival as well as growth. Successful businesses often recognise tenders, grants and funds as an excellent source of income – with less selling required than traditional sales. However, it is not necessarily easy to do!
8 December 2020 09:30 – 13:00
Online
This highly energising, virtual session will focus on two key areas which are most important in the world of virtual meetings: building relationships and making an impact.
9 December 2020 09:00 – 11 December 2020 17:00
Webinar
Quick, Practical Business Growth Advice Sessions. Free one hour 1-1 sessions with a business advisor.
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