Business Support

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 start or grow your business.

The Economic Development team provides business support that’s built around the needs of local businesses. We take a tailored approach to business growth by sharing knowledge, providing opportunities to learn from others and developing the skills of local business owners and their staff. Click the link below to register your interest in our Business Support Services.

Register your interest

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Business Research and Advice

You have a great business idea but are you sure there’s a market for what you’re offering?

Or is business good and you’re thinking of expanding, but you're unsure of the next steps?

We’re here to help with advice, mentoring and research to help start your business or grow your existing business.

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.

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Business Support Programmes

Funded opportunities can help your business grow through equipping you with new skills, increasing your business capabilities and more.

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Set up your business

Sole trader? Business partnership? Private or Public Limited Company?

Review your set up options and decide what’s best for you and your business.

Funding

Finance your business

Once you’ve developed your business plan, you should have a clear understanding of the amount of money needed to start and run your business.

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Location

Your business type and needs will determine where you locate your business. But how do you scout out that perfect spot?

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Improve your workplace

Ensuring your own health and wellbeing, and that of your staff, has positive effects on health and productivity. In fact, it’s crucial to the success of your business.

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Business opportunities

Don't miss out on opportunities to improve your business, from employing apprentices to selling your products or services to public sector organisations.

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Rural Development

Ards and North Down Borough Council’s Rural Development Section has the role of supporting businesses and the community in rural areas of our borough.

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Planning

Need advice on Planning matters or whether you require planning permission or advertising consent?

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Expand and export

Exporting your business allows you to sell your goods and services around the world.

Environmental Health

The Environmental Health Team within the Council can provide advice to help you plan, establish and develop your business in a safe and protective manner.

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Local resources and support

And the good news is….you’re not alone. There’s a lot of expert help you can call on at AND to get your idea up and running.

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