AND Business | Ards and North Down Borough Council's Economic Development Department

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.

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.
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.
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.