Get Started in Business Programme
27 November 2025
Explore whether self-employment or business ownership is the right path for you while growing your confidence and motivation along the way. Develop early-stage business ideas or simply discover what kind of business might suit you best. You’ll also build a simple plan for your next steps, connect with local networks and support, and access further help if you decide to move forward.
This support is for people in Northern Ireland who are not currently in paid work.
You might be:
– Taking a break from work and not actively seeking a job in the past month
– Unable to start work in the next couple of weeks
– Retired
– In full-time education
– Caring for a family member or friend
– Living with a long-term illness or disability
What You’ll Get:
- Up to 10 hours of 1:1 support with a local business advisor
- A light-touch, low-pressure approach tailored to your needs
- Access to a small grant if you decide to take the next step
- Personalised guidance – no jargon, no complicated paperwork