Coronavirus (COVID-19) Guidance for Businesses
Find up to date information on Coronavirus and what help is available for your business
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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.
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Brexit
Help and resources are available to you as your business navigates Brexit.
Latest News
What is Social Enterprise? The Series
14 July 2021Social Enterprise NI has launched a new business podcast series, What is Social Enterprise? #WISE
New Rural Development Business Grant
30 June 2021Would you like to recover, sustain or grow your rural based business? The New Rural Business Development Grant will open for applications on Thursday 1 July 2021.
Help to Grow
26 May 2021The UK government has launched the Help to Grow scheme - split into a digital and management programme - to help businesses recover after the coronavirus pandemic.
Upcoming events
5 August 2021 09:30 – 12:30
This interactive, virtual workshop will show a lens on the digital marketing and social media areas you may need to focus on. This is the second running of this13 August 2021 09:30 – 12:30
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This online workshop will teach you how to effectively use your Facebook Business page to raise brand awareness and generate engagement.20 August 2021 09:30 – 12:30
In this online workshop you will learn how to set up and utilise an Instagram Business account to help you raise brand awareness and grow your business.
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