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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

Refining Your Business Idea - Thursday 9 January at 12:00 - online

Building A Sustainable Start Up - Friday 10 January at 10:00 - online

Go Succeed in Marketing Your Start Up Business - Monday 13 January at 18:00 - online

Optimising Your Online Presence: Strategies for Digital Success - Tuesday 14 January at 10:00 - Mallusk Enterprise Hub, Newtownabbey

Business Finance Set Up Basics for Pre and Early Start Ups - Tuesday 14 January at 10:00 - online

Sales Fundamentals - Tuesday 14 January at 12:00 - online

Best Practices for Selling Online and Driving Traffic to Your Website - Wednesday 15 January at 10:00 - North Down Development Organisation

Harnessing the Power of E-Commerce: Boosting your Online Sales - Wednesday 15 January at 12:00 - online

Building Your Start Up Business Plan - Wednesday 15 January at 18:00 - online

Social Enterprise Peer Support Network - Thursday 16 January at 12:30  and Thursday 23 January at 12:30 - online

Exporting - A Smarter Way to Start! - Thursday 16 January at 14:30 - online

Generating Impactful Content for Start Up Success - Thursday 16 January at 18:00 - online

People Power: Crafting a Compelling Brand that Connects and Thrives - Friday 17 January at 10:00 - online

Accessing Finance for Establishing Start Ups - Monday 20 January at 13:00 - online

Social Media for Beginners - Tuesday 21 January at 10:00 - online

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

Enterprise Support Clinic - Wednesday 22 January at 13:00 - thincLAB Belfast

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

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

 

Grow and Scale - click here for list of upcoming events

Embedding AI in your Business in 2025 -  Tuesday 7 January at 10:00 - Innovation Factory, Belfast

Networking for Sales Growth - Wednesday 8 January at 13:00 - online

Gearing up to Grow your Business - Thursday 9 January at 10:00 - online

Think Lean in 2025 - Friday 10 January at 13:00 - online

Using Chat GPT to boost efficiency in your business - Tuesday 14 January at 10:00 - Lisburn Enterprise Centre

Business Planning in 60 Minutes - Wednesday 15 January at 13:00 - online

Managing your Time Effectively as a Business Owner - Thursday 16 January at 10:00 - online

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

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!

Visit the Go Succeed NI website