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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.

Go Succeed Upcoming Events & Workshops

Engage and Foundation - click here for list of upcoming events

Do you have a great idea for a business, but you are not sure where to start?
 
Go Succeed NI have several FREE online business workshops to help you start your business journey.

Exporting - A Smarter Way to Start! - Wednesday 19 March at 18:00 - online

Women Founders Peer Support Network - Keeping on Target - Thursday 20 March at 10:00 - Mallusk Enterprise Park, Newtownabbey

Social Enterprise Peer Support Network - Thursday 20 March at 12:30 - online

Business Planning on a Page - Thursday 20 March at 12:00 - online

Social Media for Beginners - Thursday 20 March at 18:00 - online

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Monday 24 March at 12:00 - online

Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - Monday 24 March at 18:00 - online

Resilience Refined: Strategies to Thrive and Surmount Burnout - Tuesday 25 March at 10:00 - NDDO, Bangor

Perfecting Your Presentation Skills - Tuesday 25 March at 10:00 - Down Business Centre, Downpatrick

Carer Mums in Business - Tuesday 25 March at 11:00 - online

Establishing Your Social Enterprise - Tuesday 25 March at 18:00 - online

Prime Connect Network - Ask the Expert – Business Clinic & Q&A Panel - Wednesday 26 March at 10:00 - NDDO, Bangor

Elevate Your Sales Strategy: Networking Essentials - Wednesday 26 March at 10:00 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start Up Success - Wednesday 26 March at 10:00 - online

How to Write a Press Release - Wednesday 26 March at 18:00 - online

SEO-Optimised Websites: Drive Leads and Sales - Thursday 27 March at 18:00 - online

Improving Business Finance for Developing Start Ups - Thursday 27 March at 10:00 - online

Go Succeed in Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies - Friday 28 March at 10:00 - online

Canva Create - Friday 28 March at 10:00 - Ortus, Belfast

Business Planning for Early-Stage Growth -  Friday 28 March at 12:00 - online

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

Grow and Scale - click here for list of upcoming events

Is your business already established and ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress?

Have a look at the Go Succeed NI FREE online business workshops to help you grow your business

Effective Teambuilding & Leadership for Growth - Thursday 20 March at 10:00 - online

Growing your Business with Google Ads - Friday 21 March at 10:00 - online

Introduction To Selling To The Public Sector - Wednesday 26 March at 13:00 - online

Email Marketing For Beginners - Thursday 27 March at 10:00 - online

For a full list of available workshops please click here.

Digital Transformation Support

Digital Transformation SupportVAT registered SMEs can avail of funded mentoring for digital transformational purposes including support to access further financial support through DTFF.

To apply click here

Or contact niall.drew@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

 

Enterprise Support Clinic - Resilience Refined: Strategies to Thrive and Surmount Burnout

Resilience Refined: Strategies to Thrive and Surmount Burnout equips business owners with strategies to overcome burnout, build resilience and thrive on their business journey. This interactive session explores the cause of burnout, teaches coping skills, and fosters a self-leadership mindset. Participants will develop awareness, resilience, and sustainable self-care practices for long-term well-being, while having the opportunity to connect with other like-minded individuals.

Tuesday 25 March, 10:00 - 12:00, NDDO, Bangor

Registration, and full details, are available here: https://enterprisesupportseries.glistrr.com/e/729.

Resilience Refined

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 Grants – closed for applications

The current call for Go Succeed Grant Applications is now closed as of the 10th December 2024.  The funds have now been fully committed. 
It is hoped that the grant element of Go Succeed will be available again from April 2025 and that we will invite applications again at that time.

If you have a question, please contact the Go Succeed Grants team by email at:

gosucceedgrants@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk

Introducing Go Succeed!

Visit the Go Succeed NI website