How to start a business in Northern Ireland
Guidance on how to access 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ, mentoring and advice from your local council to develop your start-up business idea
Your local council will provide you with 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ designed to help you start your own business. This free help is available to anyone interested in starting a business in Northern Ireland.
Some council areas may offer additional 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ. You can find out what specific help is available by contacting your local council directly.
This guide highlights how you can get help to develop a business plan through your local council and how you can contact your local council for start a business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ.
Free business start-up 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ
Access free start-up business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ from your local council. If 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, 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.
or call 0800 027 0639 to register for this free advice and guidance.
Get help to develop a business plan through your local council
How your local council provides one-to-one 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ from expert advisers to help you to develop your business plan
Your council will assist you with developing a business plan. A business plan is a written document that describes your business. It covers objectives, strategies, sales, marketing and financial forecasts.
A business plan helps you to:
- clarify your business idea
- spot potential problems
- set out your goals
- measure your progress
- access finance to start and grow your business
You will need a business plan if you want to secure investment or a loan from a bank - see business financing options and write a business plan: step-by-step.
Go Succeed Start experts in your local council will help you to create a business plan, seek funding and put all the foundations in place to get your business up and running.
or call 0800 027 0639 to register for this free advice and guidance.
Contact your local council for start a business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ
Contact details for business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ teams in your local council to access free start-up business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ services.
Find contact details to access start-up business 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ from your local council. This 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ is free and available to anyone interested in starting a business in Northern Ireland.
- Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
- Ards and North Down Borough Council
- Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
- Belfast City Council
- Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
- Derry City and Strabane District Council
- Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
- Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
- Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
- Mid Ulster District Council
- Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Web:
Tel: 0300 123 4568
Ards and North Down Borough Council
Web:
Tel: 0300 013 3333
Armagh City, Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council
Web:
Tel: 0300 0300 900
Belfast City Council
Web:
Tel: 028 9032 0202
Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council
Web:
Tel: 028 7034 7034
Derry and Strabane District Council
Web:
Tel: 028 7125 3253
Fermanagh and Omagh District Council
Web:
Tel: 0300 303 1777​​
Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council
Web:
Tel: 028 9244 7300
Mid & East Antrim Borough Council
Web:
Tel: 0300 124 5000
Mid Ulster District Council
Web:
Tel: 03000 132 132
Newry, Mourne and Down District Council
Web:
Tel: 0330 137 4000