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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.

Show Up with Purpose (Women Entrepreneurs Only) - Monday 24 February at 10:00 - online

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Monday 24 February at 12:00 and Thursday 6 March at 18:00 - online

Carer Mums in Business - Monday 24 February at 11:00 and Tuesday 25 March at 11:00 - online

Build Balance with Motivation from 'Ikigai' - Tuesday 25 February at 10:00 and Thursday 27 March at 16:00 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start Up Success -Tuesday 25 February at 13:00 and Thursday 13 March at 18:00 - online

Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - Tuesday 25 February at 18:00 and Wednesday 12 March at 14:00 - online

Cyber Security Essentials for Start Ups - Wednesday 26 February at 10:00 - online

How to Write a Press Release - Wednesday 26 February at 12:00 and Wednesday 26 March at 18:00 - online

Go Succeed in Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies - Wednesday 26 February at 18:00 and Friday 28 March at 10:00 - online

Perfecting Your Presentation Skills - Thursday 27 February at 10:00 - Mallusk Enterprise Hub

Establishing Your Social Enterprise - Thursday 27 February at 10:00  and Tuesday 25 March at 18:00 - online

Business Planning on a Page - Thursday 27 February at 18:00 and Thursday 20 March at 12:00 - online

SEO-Optimised Websites: Drive Leads and Sales - Thursday 27 February at 12:00 and Friday 14 March at 13:00 - online

Go Succeed in Being Found Online - Friday 28 February at 10:00 - Ormeau Business Park, Belfast

Get Set to Thrive (Women Entrepreneurs Focused Workshop) - Tuesday 4 March at 10:00 - Armagh Business Centre, Armagh

Social Media for Beginners - Tuesday 4 March at 13:00 - online

Understanding Search Engine Optimisation (SEO): Boost Your Website’s Visibility! - Wednesday 5 March at 10:00 - East Belfast Enterprise, Belfast

Harnessing the Power of E-Commerce: Boosting your Online Sales - Wednesday 5 March at 10:00 - online

Product Launch and Commercialisation: Take Your Product to Market - Wednesday 5 March at 12:00 - online

Consistency is Key: Building a Brand that Delivers - Thursday 6 March at 12:00 - online

Go Succeed New Product Developers Peer Support Network: Part 2 - Thursday 6 March at 18:00 - online

Lead Better, Achieve More - Friday 7 March at 11:00 - Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation Ltd

LinkedIn for SMEs - Monday 10 March at 10:00 - online

Building Your Start Up Business Plan - Monday 10 March at 18:00 - online

Sales Fundamentals - Tuesday 11 March at 10:00 - online

Refining Your Business Idea - Tuesday 11 March at 12:00 - online

AI - The Hype and The Real Application - Tuesday 11 March at 18:00 - online

Business Finance Set Up Basics for Pre and Early Start Ups - Wednesday 12 March at 18:00 - online

Employing Your First Employee - Legal Considerations - Thursday 13 March at 10:00 - online

Access to Early-Stage Equity Finance and Proof of Concept Grant Funding - Wednesday 19 March at 12:30 - online

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

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

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

Visual Merchandising Masterclass - Tuesday 25 February at 10:00 - SERC, Bangor

Using Canva for Digital Design - Wednesday 26 February at 13:00 - online

Using Meta Ads to Grow your Business - Thursday 27 February at 10:00 - online

E-Commerce Essentials: Selling your Products Online - Thursday 27 February at 10:00 - online

Phishing Awareness Training Session - Monday 3 March at 13:00 - online

Winning Work in the Public Sector - Inspire Business Centre, Belfast and Wednesday 5 March at 13:00 - online

Strategy for Small Businesses - Thursday 6 March at 10:00 - online

Basic Financial Management for Growth Businesses - Wednesday 12 March at 13:00 - online

How To Find, Onboard & Retain The Best People For Your Business - Wednesday 12 March at 13:00 - online

Using YouTube as a Key Marketing Tool - Thursday 13 March at 10:00 - online

Devise an SEO Strategy for your Business - Wednesday 19 March at 13:00 - online

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

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

 

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