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If you are considering starting a business, you can get free start-up 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Go Succeed Start

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, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's 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.

This 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ is available to anyone interested in starting a business. or call 0800 027 0639 to register for free advice and guidance from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

My New Business

My New Business is a free online service that covers everything you need to start, plan and run a business. It has checklists, videos, tools, tutorials and case studies to help you get your business started - find out more about My New Business.

Get a business licence

You may need a licence to operate certain types of business in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Find more information on how to .

There are several organisations in Antrim and Newtownabbey which offer 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ to help you grow your business.

Growth and 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ schemes for established businesses

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council runs 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Go Succeed - Grow and Scale

Support is available if your business is already established and is now ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress. Or if your business is ready to go to the next level locally and internationally but you need guidance, 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ or resources to achieve your ambitions. Business advisors will provide tailored 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ to help your business achieve its ambitions.

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Go Succeed Grant Support

Grants of up to £3,000 are available for businesses in all council areas. Delivered through Ards and North Down Borough Council, Go Succeed grants can fund up to 50% of eligible capital costs - whether that’s investing in new equipment, boosting productivity, or improving online promotion.

Find out more about the Go Succeed Grant Support.

Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme

The Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial areas in designated town centres across the borough.

The programme aims to 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ local business growth, enhance the local environment and transform how residents and visitors perceive town centres, with the aim of increasing footfall and trade.

Find out more about the Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme.

5G Funding Competition

This funding competition 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵs local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G and digital technologies to deliver enhanced operations and services. Organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £100,000. Find out more about the 5G Funding Competition.

Social Enterprise Thematic Programme

Support for social enterprises to elevate their skills through one-on-one mentoring and online workshops, focusing on fundraising, digital marketing, and social impact planning - find out more about the Social Enterprise Thematic Programme.

Support scheme for female entrepreneurs

Women into Leadership Programme

The Women into Leadership Programme provides personalised 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ, development of leadership skills, and the opportunity to earn an accredited qualification.

Find out more about the Women into Leadership Programme. 

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are three local enterprise agencies in Antrim and Newtownabbey:

Tender for council contracts

You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Antrim and Newtownabbey. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.

.

Invest Northern Ireland 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ for business

Invest NI can help your business compete successfully and function more efficiently by providing 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ across a variety of areas.

.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is an excellent location for doing business.

Local infrastructure

Antrim and Newtownabbey businesses benefit from direct access to markets across the world.

The M2 motorway running through the council area linking to Belfast and north towards Derry. A rail connection links to those two cities and on across the island.

Belfast International Airport is situated within the council area. The motorway and rail network also provides fast and reliable access to major ports at Belfast, Larne and Dublin.

The council area is within an hour’s overland travel into the European Union - .

Local workforce and business supply chains

There are around 145,852 residents in Antrim and Newtownabbey.

There are 4,220 businesses operating in Antrim and Newtownabbey, which is 5% of all businesses in Northern Ireland. The majority of the base is micro and small businesses:

• 86% micro (0-9 employees)
• 11% small (10-49 employees)
• 3% medium (50-249 employees)
• 0.6% large (250+ employees)

Some major business investors in the council area include Schrader, CDE 2020V and Mivan Marine. Service businesses make up the largest sector in Antrim and Newtownabbey:

• 62% services
• 17% agriculture
• 13% construction
• 8% manufacturing

You can download an .

If you are considering starting a business, you can get free start-up 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

Go Succeed Start

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, Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council's 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.

This 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ is available to anyone interested in starting a business. or call 0800 027 0639 to register for free advice and guidance from Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council.

My New Business

My New Business is a free online service that covers everything you need to start, plan and run a business. It has checklists, videos, tools, tutorials and case studies to help you get your business started - find out more about My New Business.

Get a business licence

You may need a licence to operate certain types of business in Antrim and Newtownabbey. Find more information on how to .

There are several organisations in Antrim and Newtownabbey which offer 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ to help you grow your business.

Growth and 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ schemes for established businesses

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council runs 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Go Succeed - Grow and Scale

Support is available if your business is already established and is now ready to expand, but growth is slow and you're not sure how to progress. Or if your business is ready to go to the next level locally and internationally but you need guidance, 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ or resources to achieve your ambitions. Business advisors will provide tailored 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ to help your business achieve its ambitions.

.

Go Succeed Grant Support

Grants of up to £3,000 are available for businesses in all council areas. Delivered through Ards and North Down Borough Council, Go Succeed grants can fund up to 50% of eligible capital costs - whether that’s investing in new equipment, boosting productivity, or improving online promotion.

Find out more about the Go Succeed Grant Support.

Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme

The Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Programme is designed to enhance the appearance of commercial areas in designated town centres across the borough.

The programme aims to 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ local business growth, enhance the local environment and transform how residents and visitors perceive town centres, with the aim of increasing footfall and trade.

Find out more about the Town Centre Shopfront Improvement Scheme.

5G Funding Competition

This funding competition 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵs local businesses and industries in the Belfast region to harness the power of 5G and digital technologies to deliver enhanced operations and services. Organisations can apply for grants of between £50,000 and £100,000. Find out more about the 5G Funding Competition.

Social Enterprise Thematic Programme

Support for social enterprises to elevate their skills through one-on-one mentoring and online workshops, focusing on fundraising, digital marketing, and social impact planning - find out more about the Social Enterprise Thematic Programme.

Support scheme for female entrepreneurs

Women into Leadership Programme

The Women into Leadership Programme provides personalised 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ, development of leadership skills, and the opportunity to earn an accredited qualification.

Find out more about the Women into Leadership Programme. 

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are three local enterprise agencies in Antrim and Newtownabbey:

Tender for council contracts

You can seek tender opportunities as a way to grow your business in Antrim and Newtownabbey. The council offers public tenders throughout the year in a wide range of business areas.

.

Invest Northern Ireland 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ for business

Invest NI can help your business compete successfully and function more efficiently by providing 91Ï㽶»ÆÉ«ÊÓƵ across a variety of areas.

.

Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council is an excellent location for doing business.

Local infrastructure

Antrim and Newtownabbey businesses benefit from direct access to markets across the world.

The M2 motorway running through the council area linking to Belfast and north towards Derry. A rail connection links to those two cities and on across the island.

Belfast International Airport is situated within the council area. The motorway and rail network also provides fast and reliable access to major ports at Belfast, Larne and Dublin.

The council area is within an hour’s overland travel into the European Union - .

Local workforce and business supply chains

There are around 145,852 residents in Antrim and Newtownabbey.

There are 4,220 businesses operating in Antrim and Newtownabbey, which is 5% of all businesses in Northern Ireland. The majority of the base is micro and small businesses:

• 86% micro (0-9 employees)
• 11% small (10-49 employees)
• 3% medium (50-249 employees)
• 0.6% large (250+ employees)

Some major business investors in the council area include Schrader, CDE 2020V and Mivan Marine. Service businesses make up the largest sector in Antrim and Newtownabbey:

• 62% services
• 17% agriculture
• 13% construction
• 8% manufacturing

You can download an .