Business Research
Advice, mentoring, and support with researching new markets and funding opportunities for businesses in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Who it is for
Business must be based in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area.
Support you can get
Ards and North Down Borough Council's Business Research programme provides advice, mentoring and research to help businesses grow and explore new markets.
One-to-one advice
Local businesses can meet with an accredited and experienced Business Adviser for free support. The advice can be tailored to meet requirements relevant to business type and industry.
Common topics include marketing, financial forecasting, strategy, general management and growth strategies.
Mentoring
Bespoke mentoring connects businesses with local industry specialists on the topics that they need help with.
Common topics include marketing, general management, going digital and growth strategies.
Business research
The programme can provide assistance with research in a number of areas including:
- new markets
- growing your business
- employment templates
- opportunities to collaborate with other businesses
Support organisers
- Ards and North Down Borough Council