Starting your own business

So you are ready to start your business in Antrim, have a good idea and the right motivation? Then you want to become part of our Business Bites Club

The business bites club was launched on 27^th October at Antrim Enterprise Agency by Philip Bain of Shredbank who delivered an inspiring first seminar for us.  The seminar focussed on key areas that all businesses need to address in order to survive through difficult economic times.  Having recently won Entrepreneur of the Year 2010 from the Chamber of Commerce and the Belfast Telegraph Young Businessperson of the Year 2011, Philip will share his thoughts and experiences on what it takes to start-up, grow and succeed in tough financial times. He reflected on the importance of marketing, selling, innovation and having a business model that works.

If you would like to avail of this opportunity to network & potential get work; avail of workshops to develop your business and avail of the free helpline; then Business Bites is for you at only £30 + VAT/year. 

So to recap; you are getting over the course of the year

• 4 quality seminars/workshop 
• 6 newsletters with up to date business information to keep you on the right path 
• 1 Free hotline number that you can ring for advice and guidance

For your initial FREE business advice appointment contact 9446 7774 for an appointment with an accredited business advisor

WHAT IF I AM UNEMPLOYED AND NEED TO TEST THE IDEA?

If you are unemployed and want to set up a business in Antrim but need support, then you should contact us with regards to the Steps to Work Self Employment option

Step One offers anyone who is nearly ready for work ongoing one-to-one support and guidance from an adviser that's aimed at helping you to find work as soon as possible. It also offers a range of short courses that can help you develop your confidence and motivation, improve your jobsearch skills and 'accredited' courses, that can help you find work.

• Find out more about Step One (nidirect) 

Step Two offers a wider range of longer term support if you need more help to find work. Your adviser can put together a package of support to best meet your training and work experience needs and the needs of employers.

Step Two can last from three weeks to 52 weeks depending on what you are doing. While you are on Step Two you will receive £15.38 per week in addition to any other benefits you are entitled to.

• Find out more about Step Two (nidirect) 

Step Three  provides additional support and advice from your adviser for up to six weeks to help you find a job.

• Find out more about Step Three (nidirect)