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Go Succeed

Don’t know how to take the next step in business? Say Hello to Go Succeed! The go-to source for expert business advice in Northern Ireland.

Go SucceedSay Hello to 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.

For more information or to register interest please visit https://go-succeed.com/

  How Go Succeed Can Help You

Go Succeed Start

Starting your business

You have a great idea but you're not sure how to turn it into a business, or you have already started out in business and require mentorship on your next steps. Our Go Succeed Start experts will help you to create a business plan, seek funding and put all the foundations in place to get your business up and running.

Go Succeed Grow

Growing your business 

Your business is already established and is now ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress. Our Go Succeed Grow experts have seen it all before in just about every sector, so they'll provide tailored support to help shorten the journey to business growth.

Go Succeed Scale

Scaling your business 

Your business is ready to go to the next level locally and internationally but you need guidance, support or resources to achieve your ambitions. Our Go Succeed Scale industry experts will help tailor your plans to penetrate new markets, identify investment opportunities and scale up your operations.

Social Enterprise Peer Support Network

Social Enterprise Peer SupportAND Social Enterprise Peer Support Networks with Creative Days Classes and Activities

Boom Studios are developing a peer support network for social enterprises, as part of the Go Succeed Grow programme.  The aim of these sessions is to connect businesses with shared values in the borough, sharing best practice, creating networks and encouraging collaboration .

Is it for me?

These sessions could benefit those interested in becoming a social enterprise, established social enterprises, and stakeholders involved with social entrepreneurship, development, and community support.

Meet-ups are free to attend for social enterprises, social entrepreneurs in Ards & North Down Borough. Upcoming dates:

  • Wednesday 4th December 2024 at 18:30 - “Goal Setting for Social enterprises ” Location TBC

Click here to register

Student and Graduate Enterprise Network

Student Graduate Network

Join our upcoming network designed specifically for student and graduate entrepreneurs, where you’ll have the opportunity to connect with like-minded individuals, share ideas, and collaborate. Our series of networking meetups will provide invaluable insights, mentorship opportunities, and access to resources that can help take your entrepreneurial journey to the next level. Whether you're just starting or growing a business, these events are perfect for expanding your network and building lasting professional relationships.

To find out more and to register for this series, please click here.

The Student & Graduate Enterprise Network is brought to you by Go Succeed NI and facilitated by Ulster University Enterprise Hub, Queens University, and Enterprise NI.

Go Succeed Upcoming Events & Workshops

Engage and Foundation - click here for list of upcoming events

Business Finance Set Up Basics for Pre and Early Start Ups - Tuesday 5 December at 18:00 - online

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Monday 9 December at 10:00 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start Up Success - Tuesday 10 December at 13:00 - online

Improving Business Finance for Developing Start Ups - Tuesday 10 December at 18:00 - online

Social Media for Beginners - Wednesday 11 December at 10:00 - online

Go Succeed in Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies - Thursday 12 December at 10:00 - online

Sales, Strategy and Business Growth - Friday 13 December at 11:00 - Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation

SEO-Optimised Websites: Drive Leads and Sales - Friday 13 December at 13:00 - online

Click here for more information and to register for these events!

 

Grow and Scale - click here for list of upcoming events

Creating Video Content using your Smartphone - Tuesday 10 December at 10:00 - Old Market House, Bangor

Growing your Sales on LinkedIn - Wednesday 11 December at 13:00 - online

Marketing Essentials - Thursday 12 December at 10:00 - online

Click here for more information and to register for these events!

Success GifCalling all Social Enterprises

Calling all Social Enterprises interested in enhancing the skills of their organisation. Sign up to with Go Succeed to receive free 1-1 mentoring support, workshops and grant to support growth plans.

For more information please contact Maura Bettes.

 

Introducing Go Succeed!

Visit the Go Succeed NI website