Business support finder

Workshops, mentoring, best practice visits and support at exhibitions for agri-food businesses

Mentoring on topics including financial management, sales and marketing, ICT/e-commerce, HR and staff development, business planning, export and innovation.

Business diagnostic plus signposting to further support.

Help for setting up a new social enterprise or co-operative including advice, networking opportunities, coaching and workshops

The Food Heartland Forum is a networking opportunity for agri-food and drink producers and hospitality providers based in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area.

The Back in Business rate support scheme offers businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years if they occupy a vacant retail unit

Enterprising Women is a free forum which provides access to workshops and events for female entrepreneurs.

Grant support up to a maximum of 50% for costs covering trainee wages, internal trainer, external trainer and travel and accommodation costs

Sustainability Reports give businesses an understanding of their environmental performance across a number of areas, such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste

A series of initiatives that encourage employers to put health at the centre of their business agenda