Ards and North Down business support

If you are considering starting a business, you can get free start-up support from Ards and North Down 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, Ards and North Down 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 support is available to anyone interested in starting a business. Complete a short enquiry form or call 0800 027 0639 to register for free advice and guidance from Ards and North Down Borough Council.

Start-up and early stage business support programmes

Ards and North Down Borough Council runs or part-funds business support programmes to help you start a business. Current programmes include:

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 Ards and North Down. Find more information on how to apply for business licences on the Ards and North Down Borough Council website.