Causeway Coast and Glens business support

If you are considering starting a business, you can get free start-up support from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Go Succeed Start

If you have a great idea but you're not sure how to turn it into a business, or you have already started out in business and require mentorship on your next steps, Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council's Go Succeed Start experts will help you to create a business plan, seek funding and put all the foundations in place to get your business up and running.

This support is available to anyone interested in starting a business. Complete a short enquiry form or call 0800 027 0639 to register for free advice and guidance from Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council.

Start-up and early stage business support programmes

Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council runs or part-funds business support programmes to help you start a business. Current programmes include:

Designerie Uncovered 

Tailored support and mentoring for designers / makers - find out more.

Seed Fund Programme

People who are unemployed or economically inactive to start a new business can apply for a business start-up seed fund bursary of up to £1,000, business advice, training and mentoring - find out more about the Seed Fund Programme.

My New Business

My New Business is a free online service that covers everything you need to start, plan and run a business. It has checklists, videos, tools, tutorials and case studies to help you get your business started - find out more about My New Business.

Get a business licence

You may need a licence to operate certain types of business in Causeway Coast and Glens. Find more information on how to apply for business licences on the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council website.