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Go Succeed

Don’t know how to take the next step in business?

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.

The Ultimate Pitch

NI’s Newest Business Pitch Competition

Ultimate PitchAre you ready to take your business idea to the next level? If you're registered with Go Succeed in one of Northern Ireland’s 11 council areas, this is your chance to make it happen.

Get ready to pitch your way to success in The Ultimate Pitch – the competition where tomorrow's top entrepreneurs face off in a battle of innovation, creativity, and business brilliance.

Whether you’re launching something entirely new or expanding a social enterprise, The Ultimate Pitch is your stage to shine. If you’re a start up or business that has been operating for less than two years, this is the competition for you!

With a panel of expert judges searching for the next big thing, this is your opportunity to win the backing and support you need to turn your dreams into reality.

Applications are open and the heats will be held across Northern Ireland throughout October, with the local heat in Ards and North Down to take place on 30th October. This could be the moment that changes everything! This competition is open to start ups and businesses who have been operating for less than two years.

*The deadline for applications is Monday 16th September at 12:00 noon.*

Step Up, Pitch, Go Succeed!

Click here to apply for the Ultimate Pitch

Go Succeed Upcoming Events & Workshops

Engage and Foundation - click here for list of upcoming events

Exporting - A Smarter Way to Start! - Wednesday 16 October at 14:30 - online

Exporting - Let's Get Growing! - Wednesday 16 October at 18:30 - online

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Thursday 26 September at 10:00, Friday 11 October at 13:00 - online

Marketing Planning for Online Success - Thursday 12 September at 18:00Monday 30 September at 13:00 and Thursday 10 October at 16:00 - online

Enhance Your Digital Marketing using AI - Friday 13 September at 10:00 - Belfast Met

Show Up with Purpose (Women Entrepreneurs Only) - Friday 13 September at 10:00, Monday 14 October at 18:00 - online

Social Media for Beginners - Friday 13 September at 13:00Thursday 19 September at 18:00 and Monday 7 October at 10:00 - online

Product Launch and Commercialisation: Take Your Product to Market - Tuesday 17 September at 10:00 - online

Business Set Up Basics for Pre and Early Start Ups - Tuesday 17 September at 12:00 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start-Up Success - Tuesday 17 September at 13:00, Wednesday 2 October at 10:00, Tuesday 15 October at 18:00 - online

LinkedIn for SMEs - Wednesday 18 September at 10:00 - online

Refining Your Business Idea - Wednesday 18 September at 18:00 and Thursday 17 October at 18:00 - online

Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - Thursday 19 September at 10:00 and Thursday 10 October at 10:00 - online

Building Your Start Up Business Plan - Thursday 19 September at 14:00 and Monday 14 October at 18:00 - online

Mindset Mastering for Entrepreneurs - Thursday 19 September at 18:30 - Ards Business Hub

How to Write a Press Release - Friday 20 September at 09:45 - online

Know Your New Customers - Friday 20 September at 11:00 - Down Business Centre

AI - The Hype and The Real Application - Friday 20 September at 11:00 - LEDCOM, Larne

Elevate Your Sales Strategy: Networking Essentials - Monday 23 September at 10:00- Newry & Mourne Enterprise Agency and Thursday 3 October at 16:00 - online

People Power: Crafting a Compelling Brand that Connects and Thrives - Tuesday 24 September at 10:00 - online

Elevate Your Sales Strategy: Networking Essentials - Monday 23 September at 10:00 - Newry and Thursday 3 October at 16:00 - online

Business Planning on a Page - Tuesday 24 September at 12:00 - online

Networking Tips for Business Owners - Wednesday 25 September at 10:00 - Ards Business Hub

Harnessing the Power of E-Commerce: Boosting Your Online Sales - Wednesday 25 September at 12:30 and Friday 4 October at 12:30 - online

Business Planning for Early-Stage Growth - Thursday 26 September at 10:00 - online

Go Succeed in Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies - Thursday 26 September at 13:00 - online

Finance Fundamentals: The Meaning Behind the Numbers - Friday 27 September at 10:00 - online

Enterprise Support Clinic - Friday 27 September at 11:00 - Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation

How to Create your Financial Forecast - Tuesday 1 October at 18:00 - Ards Business Hub

Build Balance with Motivation from 'Ikigai' - Tuesday 1 October at 18:00 - online

Presenting Your Business with Confidence: Part One - Tuesday 1 October at 10:00 - Armagh Business Centre and Friday 4 October at 10:00 - Carrickfergus Enterprise

Employing Your First Employee - Legal Considerations - Thursday 3 October at 19:00 - online

Presenting Your Business with Confidence: Part One - Friday 4 October at 10:00 - Carrickfergus Enterprise

Insurance - Reducing the Risk to Your Business - Friday 4 October at 10:00 - online

All You Need to Know About Starting a Business - Tuesday 8 October at 10:00 - Mallusk Enterprise Hub

Get Set to Thrive (Women Entrepreneurs Focused Workshop) - Tuesday 8 October at 10:00 - NDDO, Bangor

Establishing Your Social Enterprise - Tuesday 8 October at 18:00 - online

Building Smart Relationships and Analysing Business Performance - Wednesday 9 October at 10:00 - Space Antrim

Pitching with Confidence - Wednesday 9 October at 10:00 - Ards Business Hub

Explore My Business Idea - Friday 11 October at 11:00 - Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation Ltd

Find Your Following: Identifying and Engaging with your Target Audience - Wednesday 16 October at 12:00 - online

The Entrepreneur Explained - Thursday 17 October at 10:00 - Ards Business Hub

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

Grow and Scale - click here for list of upcoming events

Sustainability and Net Zero - A Practical Guide - Thursday 10 October at 10:00 - online

Selling Skills - Tuesday 17 September at 10:00 - Down Business Centre

Effective use of AI in Digital Marketing - Wednesday 18 September at 13:00 - online

Marketing Your Social Enterprise - Thursday 19 September at 10:00 - online

Creating Video Content on your Smartphone - Tuesday 24 September at 10:00 - Lisburn

Using CRMs to help Grow your Business - Wednesday 25 September at 13:00 - online

Cyber Security for your Business - Thursday 26 September at 10:00 - online

Grants Workshop for Ards and North Down - Friday 27 September at 10:00 - online

Introduction to ISO Accreditation - Wednesday 2 October at 13:00 - online

Marketing Skills for the Hair and Beauty Industry - Thursday 3 October at 10:00 - online

Start to Sell Online through Shopify - Wednesday 9 October at 13:00 - online

Marketing on a Shoestring - Tuesday 15 October at 10:00 - Donaghadee Community Centre

Networking for Sales Growth - Wednesday 16 October at 13:00 - online

Investment Readiness - Thursday 17 October at 10:00 - online

Email Marketing Tools and Tricks - Wednesday 23 October at 13:00 - online

Introduction to Tendering - Thursday 24 October at 10:00 - online

Using Canva for Digital Design - Wednesday 30 October 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.

Go Succeed Launch Event

Read about the Go Succeed launch event which took place on 13th November here.

 

Introducing Go Succeed!

Go Succeed Launch Video

Visit the Go Succeed NI website