Northern Ireland’s business support service Go Succeed is empowering local entrepreneurs and thousands throughout the north-west have already benefited.

Whether you’re starting out on your entrepreneurial journey, growing your customer base, or scaling up, Go Succeed provides expert, hands-on support every step of the way. Delivered by the 11 local councils across Northern Ireland, including Derry City and Strabane District Council. All support is completely free of charge.

Local success stories include Northbound Brewery in Derry, which used Go Succeed support to advance plans for a visitor experience, and Farmgirl Florals in Claudy, who enhanced their digital offering with the help of a Go Succeed grant.

Go Succeed is built around three pathways: Start, Grow, and Scale and participants can expect expert advice on business planning, accessing finance, and marketing your brand

For those ready to grow, Go Succeed can help you recruit new staff, introduce digital tools, or expand your product or service offering.

Through Go Succeed, local business owners can access one-to-one mentoring, expert-led workshops and masterclasses, peer support networks, and even opportunities for grant funding. The service also provides bespoke business planning support to help clarify goals and map out practical next steps.

In addition to these core services, Go Succeed clients can access an exclusive Members Area providing an online hub for entrepreneurs and businesses who are on their Go Succeed journey.

Members can access downloadable business templates, bite-sized tutorials, and on-demand content delivered by industry experts, all designed to help business owners continue learning and growing.

Meanwhile, our Business Benchmarking Tool helps businesses of all sizes assess their performance and identify areas for improvement. It’s a data-driven way to compare your business with others in your sector. Visit www.go-succeed.com for more information.