BUSINESS ADVICE
Have you considered self-employment, but are unsure of your business idea? Or do you have a firm idea, but you need advice and guidance on how to take this idea forward? Do you require a business plan? We are here to help!
North City Business Centre offers a range of business support services to assist entrepreneurs in starting a business.
Go Succeed
Are you ready to take the next step in business? Say hello to Go Succeed.
Go Succeed is the go-to source for expert business advice, delivered by North City Business Centre in partnership with Northern Ireland’s eleven local councils and Enterprise NI. Together with our network of Local Enterprise Agencies, we are proud to support the delivery of Go Succeed's pre-start, start-up, and early-stage business development programmes across Northern Ireland.
Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur just starting out, looking to grow your business, or planning to scale up, our team of advisors will provide tailored support and guidance to help you achieve your business goals.
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Are you Eligible?
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Go Succeed provides assistance to:
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Individuals with a business idea seeking to start a business.
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Entrepreneurs aiming to grow or scale their existing businesses
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Support is available across three key stages
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Start: For those developing a business idea or in the early stages of starting a business.
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Grow: For established businesses looking to expand.
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The programme is open to residents of Northern Ireland, and services are delivered free of charge, funded by the UK Government's Shared Prosperity Fund
Start Up Loans
Enterprise NI is the Business Support Partner delivering Start Up Loans in Northern Ireland. A Start Up Loan is a personal loan for business purposes for a term of 1 to 5 years at a fixed rate of 6% per annum. Applicants must be aged 18 or over at the time of the application. A credit check will be completed.
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All owners or partners in a business can individually apply for up to £25,000 each, with a maximum of £100,000 available per business.
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The average loan amount is £9,295.
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Fixed interest rate of 6% p.a.
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1 – 5 year loan repayment term
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Free application support
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Free post-loan support and mentoring
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Free templates & guides
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No application or set-up fees
Are you Eligible?
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To be eligible to apply for a Start Up Loan, you must meet the following criteria:
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Be a current UK resident.
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Be 18 years of age or older.
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Be starting a new business or have been trading for up to 36 months.
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Have the right to work in the UK with their business based in the UK.
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Be unable to secure finance from other sources (self-declaration is ok)
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The type of business and reason for wanting the loan is eligible under the terms of the scheme.
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For more information click www.enterpriseni.com/pages/start-up-loans
Get in Touch
Are you interested in one of our programmes.
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