Event

To close out the season, Space Antrim opens its doors for a morning of networking and candid conversation with one of Northern Ireland’s most respected voices in franchising and business consultancy — Stephen Downey.

With decades of hands-on experience building, advising on and scaling franchise businesses, Stephen has seen it all — the wins, the wobbles, and everything a founder wishes someone had told them at the start. In this relaxed, fireside-style conversation, he’ll share:

• The realities of franchising — is it the right route for your business (or your next venture)?
• Lessons from a career spent building and advising entrepreneurs
• How to plan for life after retirement — succession, exit strategy, and knowing when (and how) to step back

Come for the insight, stay for the networking — this is a rare chance to connect with fellow local business owners while hearing straight-talking advice from someone who’s built a career on it.