Ards Business Hub is here to help you kickstart your entrepreneurial journey. We help deliver a range of pre-start programmes that offer you free support, training and mentoring to develop your business idea and the skills required to take that leap into self-employment.
Turn your dream into a reality.
Pre-Start Business Support Programmes:
Northern Ireland (NI) Explore Enterprise Support Service (NIEESS)
The Northern Ireland (NI) Explore Enterprise Support Service is a new initiative delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with The Princes Trust which provides self-employment or employment support to economically inactive individuals across Northern Ireland.
The Northern Ireland (NI) Explore Enterprise Support Service is a new initiative delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with The Princes Trust NI which provides self-employment or employment support to economically inactive individuals across Northern Ireland.
This is a free service that provides an insight into starting a business or allows you to take the first steps to gaining employment. You do not need to have a business idea to join.
The NI Explore Enterprise Support Service offers mentoring and training at a pace tailored to your needs and you have the opportunity to work towards achieving a level 2 qualification.
Our experienced Business Mentors will support participants through a range of activities including:
- One-to-one tailored mentoring and guidance
- Workshops and Level 2 training
- Support from the wider ecosystem
To be eligible for this service you must be:
- Aged 16 or over
- Economically Inactive (those not in employment who have not been seeking work within the last 4 weeks and/or are unable to start work within the next 2 weeks)
This project is funded by the UK Government through the UK Shared Prosperity Fund.
We are here to support you!
Do you have a business idea, but are unsure how to make it happen? Benefit from expert business advice and contact our experienced team of advisors for support today!
