Ards and North Down business support

Business growth support in Ards and North Down

Guide

There are several organisations in Ards and North Down which offer support to help you grow your business.

Growth and support schemes for established businesses

Ards and North Down Borough Council runs support programmes for business growth and development. Current programmes include:

Business Research

Programme providing one-to-one advice, mentoring and research to help businesses grow and explore new markets - find out more about Business Research.

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, support or resources to achieve your ambitions. Business advisors will provide tailored support to help your business achieve its ambitions - find out more about Go Succeed support for existing businesses.

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.

Local enterprise agencies

Enterprise Northern Ireland agencies provide business improvement programmes, financing, events, workspace and meeting space. There are two local enterprise agencies in Ards and North Down:

Tender for council contracts

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

Find out more on tendering for Ards and North Down Borough Council contracts.