The Start A Business Programme is part of Invest NI’s goal of making Northern Ireland an exemplar location for starting and growing a successful business.

The Programme is designed to help people start a business. It provides a package of advice, training and support ensuring your have a strong team to help you along the way.

If you have an idea for a business we can put you in touch with experts who will give you all the advice and guidance you need.

You can join the Start A Business Programme at any time. The Programme is free and is delivered right across Northern Ireland. 

The Start A Business Programme offers three key components.

A business advisory service.
You will be provided with the services of an expert business adviser who will work with you on a one-to-one confidential basis, helping you prepare for your business and meeting with you once the business has started.

An intro-business course.
The course will comprise 8 modules focusing particularly on sales and marketing, financial management, legal and statutory issues, and general business practices.

Financial planning service.
We will help you to decide how much money you will need to start the business and explore all potential sources of funding. This will include access to Programme grant support and small business loans available under the programme.

Web Packages

GET STARTED ON THE WEB WITH OUR FREE GRAPHIC AND WEB DESIGN PACKAGE.

The SABp Web Package provides all business which have successfully completed the Start A Business Programme (SABp) with an opportunity to receive a FREE design package of their choice designed to reach out to their target audience.

The Web Package seeks to encourage a culture amongst new businesses in Northern Ireland, which exploits the impact of the Internet and Business Banding as a means of enhancing market reach, effectiveness and profitability.