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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

Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - Monday 20 January at 13:00 and Wednesday 5 February at 10:00 - online

Establishing Your Social Enterprise - Tuesday 21 January at 16:30  and Thursday 27 February at 10:00 - online

Business Support for Trading Businesses - Tuesday 21 January at 09:30 - St Patrick Centre, Downpatrick

Social Media for Beginners - Tuesday 21 January at 10:00Wednesday 5 February at 18:00 and Thursday 20 February at 10:00 - online

Carer Mums in Business - Tuesday 21 January at 11:00 and Thursday 25 February at 11:00 - online

Improving Business Finance for Developing Start Ups - Wednesday 22 January at 12:00 - online

Employing Your First Employee - Legal Considerations - Wednesday 22 January at 18:00 - online

Social Enterprise Peer Support Network - Thursday 23 January at 12:30 - online

Go Succeed in Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies - Thursday 23 January at 12:00 - online

Making PR Work for Your Business – Everything You Need to Know - Friday 24 January at 10:00 - Belfast Met

Business Planning for Early-Stage Growth - Tuesday 28 January at 12:00 - online

SEO-Optimised Websites: Drive Leads and Sales - Wednesday 29 January at 18:00 - online

How to Write a Press Release - Thursday 30 January at 10:00 - online

Develop Product Agility to Capture New Customers - Thursday 30 January at 11:00 - Armagh Business Centre

Online Selling Success Peer Support Network - Mastering Online Selling: Insights & Strategies for eBay, Amazon, Shopify, and Etsy - Friday 31 January at 11:00 - Craigavon Industrial Development Organisation Ltd, Craigavon

Enterprise Support Clinic - Friday 31 January at 12:00 - thincLAB, Belfast

Building Your Start Up Business Plan - Tuesday 4 February at 13:00 - online

Insurance - Reducing the Risk to Your Business - Tuesday 4 February at 18:00 - online

Business Finance Set Up Basics for Pre and Early Start Ups - Wednesday 5 February at 12:00 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start Up Success - Thursday 6 February at 10:00 and Tuesday 25 February at 13:00 - online

Elevate Your Sales Strategy: Networking Essentials - Thursday 6 February at 16:00 - online

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Friday 7 February at 10:00 and Monday 24 February at 12:00 - online

Explore My Business Idea - Friday 7 February at 11:00 - North City Business Centre, Belfast

Mastering Email Marketing - Friday 7 February at 12:00 - online

Harnessing the Power of E-Commerce: Boosting your Online Sales - Tuesday 11 February at 18:00 - online

Refining Your Business Idea - Wednesday 12 February at 18:00 - online

Trademarking Your Business - Everything You Need to Know - Tuesday 18 February at 12:00 - online

Exporting - A Smarter Way to Start! - Tuesday 18 February at 18:00 - online

Business Planning on a Page - Tuesday 18 February at 18:00 - online

AI - The Hype and The Real Application - Wednesday 19 February at 10:00 - Inspire Business Centre, Belfast

Find Your Following: Identifying and Engaging with your Target Audience - Friday 21 February at 12:00 - online

Build Balance with Motivation from 'Ikigai' - Tuesday 25 February at 10:00 - online

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

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

Grow and Scale - click here for list of upcoming events

Basic Financial Management for Growth Businesses - Wednesday 22 January at 13:00 - online

Sources of Financial Support to Grow Your Business - Thursday 23 January at 10:00 - online

Get Started Selling to GB - Friday 24 January at 10:00 - online

Using Google Ads to Grow Your Business - Wednesday 29 January at 13:00 - online

Selling Skills for Social Enterprises - Thursday 30 January at 10:00 - online

Streamlining Marketing Automation within your Business - Tuesday 4 February at 10:00 - online

A Beginner's Guide to Email Marketing - Wednesday 5 February at 13:00 - online

Selling into Retail for Artisan Makers - Thursday 6 February at 10:00 - online

Understanding CRM for Small Businesses - Wednesday 12 February at 13:00 - online

The Organised Workplace Blueprint: Practical Solutions for Business Growth - Thursday 13 February at 10:00 - online

Graphic Design for Small Businesses - Tuesday 18 February at 10:00 - Strangford Arms Hotel, Newtownards

How to use Google Analytics to unlock Website Insights - Wednesday 19 February at 13:00 - online

Winning Work in the Public Sector - Thursday 20 February at 10:00 - Inspire Business Centre, Belfast

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

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

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 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!

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