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Go Succeed

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

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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.

Go Succeed Upcoming Events & Workshops

Engage and Foundation - click here for list of upcoming events

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Wednesday 11 September at 18:00 and Thursday 26 September at 10:00 - online

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

Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - Friday 23 August at 10:00Thursday 5 September at 18:00 and Thursday 19 September at 10:00 - online

Presenting Yourself and Your Business - Wednesday 28 August at 10:00 - in person event, Ards Business Hub

Social Media for Beginners -  Wednesday 28 August at 10:00, Friday 13 September at 13:00 and  Thursday 19 September at 18:00 - online

Business Planning for Early-Stage Growth - Wednesday 28 August at 13:00 and Thursday 26 September at 10:00 - online

Go Succeed in Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies - Thursday 29 August at 10:00 and Thursday 26 September at 13:00 - online

Improving Business Finances for Developing Start Ups - Thursday 29 August at 13:00 and Tuesday 10 September at 18:00 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start-Up Success - Friday 30 August at 10:00, Thursday 5 September at 10:00 and Tuesday 17 September at 13:00 - online

Marketing Planning for Online Success - Friday 30 August at 14:00, Thursday 12 September at 18:00 and Monday 30 September at 13:00 - online

Build Balance with Motivation from 'Ikigai' - Monday 2 September at 10:00 - online

Harnessing the Power of E-Commerce: Boosting Your Online Sales - Tuesday 3 September at 18:00 and Wednesday 25 September at 12:30 - online

Employing Your First Employee - Legal Considerations - Wednesday 4 September at 13:00 - online

How to Create your Financial Forecast - Wednesday 4 September at 18:00 - Ards Business Hub

Insurance - Reducing the Risk to Your Business - Wednesday 4 September at 18:00 - online

Establishing Your Social Enterprise - Friday 6 September at 10:00 - online

Social Media Essentials for Small Businesses: A Beginners Guide - Monday 9 September at 10:00 - City East, Belfast

Exporting - A Smarter Way to Start! - Tuesday 10 September at 10:30 - online

Exporting - Let's Get Growing! - Tuesday 10 September at 14:30 - online

Mastering Facebook for Business: A Beginners Guide - Wednesday 11 September at 10:00 - Ards Business Hub

Starting on Social Media - Basics for You - Thursday 12 September at 10:00 - Carrickfergus Enterprise

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

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

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

Refining Your Business Idea - Wednesday 18 September at 18:00 - online

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

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

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

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

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

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

Grow and Scale - click here for list of upcoming events

Google Ads for your Business - Wednesday 28 August at 13:00 - online

Access to Finance - Friday 30th August at 10:00 - online

Whistlestop Tour of Financial Supports available in NI - Wednesday 4 September at 13:00 - online

Export Essentials: Deciding the best market for your product/service - Thursday 5 September at 10:00 - online

Graphic Design for Small Businesses - Tuesday 10 September at 10:00 - Malone House, Belfast

Lean Business Processes for Small Business Owners - Wednesday 11 September at 13:00 - online

Sustainability and Net Zero - A Practical Guide - Thursday 12 September 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

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.

Social Enterprise Networking Event

Wednesday 21 August | 10:00 - 12:00 | Lisburn

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Do you believe in the power of business to drive social change? If you are looking to connect with like-minded individuals and fellow social enterprises and stakeholders in the sector then join Social Enterprise NI for a networking session on 21 August. This event is open to all social enterprises within Ards and North Down. Click here to register.

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