Business support finder

Technical expertise, training and advice specific to the needs of companies trading from and with Northern Ireland

Mentoring and coaching for individuals or community groups seeking to explore social enterprise to meet a social need

Promoting trade outside the island of Ireland, including mentoring, grant and video creation

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.

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