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A major new Enterprise Support Service - ‘Go Succeed’ – was officially revealed today, kickstarting this year’s Global Entrepreneurship Week. Funded by the UK government and powered by the government’s Levelling Up Fund, Go Succeed represents a multi-million-pound investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses. Pictured at the official launch are Nicole Ross, founder and director, Ross Companies Ltd., Dr Pragya Sharma, founder and director of Gran Lab, John Walsh, chief executive, Belfast City Council, Katrina Bradley, founder and director of Numerasee, Dave Linton, founder and director of Madlug with Sarah Travers, co-founder and director of Bespoke Communications and former BBC Newsline journalist

UK government invests £17m in new NI Enterprise Support Service

Gary Neville confirmed to join Dragons Den as guest on BBC One show

Gary Neville joins BBC show Dragons’ Den - confirmed

A new study reveals fitness facilities (gyms) are Belfast’s fastest growing businesses, the number of which has increased by a staggering 239% since 2017

Report: Fitness facilities and gyms are 'big business' in Belfast

A new collaboration from the Women in Business Group and Payemoji is set to unlock a toolkit of essential digital services to female entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland

WIB and Payemoji to roll out ‘one-stop’ digital solution for NI business owners

LONDON, ENGLAND - MAY 20: Steven Bartlett attends the "Wonder Woman 1984" Special Screening at Honourable Artillery Company on May 20, 2021 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

Steven Bartlett invests into ‘erotic’ business in Dragons’ Den episode

Who will be Lord Alan Sugar’s next business partner? Find out during Thursday’s episode of The Apprentice on BBC One - Credit: BBC

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Sir Alan Sugar flanked by fellow Apprentice judges Baroness Brady and Tim Campbell

The Apprentice looking for contestants for series 18 - how to apply

Jeremy Fitch, executive director, Invest NI, Rob Heron, partner lead for EY Entrepreneur Of The Year in Northern Ireland, Jackie Reid, founder, Deli Lites and EOY finalist in 2021 and Jonathan Dobbin, managing director/senior adviser, Julius Baer International

Nominations open for 25th EY Entrepreneur Of The Year programme

Ian Richardson, Streetdock with Damien Corr, manager, CQ BID and Streetdock courier Filippo Gambaro

Entrepreneurs launch, Streetdock, a zero-emissions delivery service in Belfast

Jim Irving has released his third book in just two years

NI business author, Jim Irving, launches unique third book

Jennifer McKechnie, Cllr Kate Nicholl, Lord Mayor of Belfast and Shannon Woulahan, business adviser at Belfast City Council

Entrepreneur uses her magic to transform vans into the dream travelling home

Founders of the Women’s Investor Ready Project, Lisa Strutt and Nuala Murphy with Ulster Bank’s Regional Ecosystem Manager, John Ferris

Entrepreneurs launch report into lack of funding for local women

‘Rebel on Demand’, a free online business support service for budding entrepreneurs

Entrepreneurs to receive ‘on demand style’ business support
Every budding entrepreneur in Northern Ireland is to be offered access to a free online business support service following a major deal agreed by all 11 local authorities.

Covid Recovery Business Start Bonus

Entrepreneurs can get £250 bonus

Ryan Belshaw, Alderman Jim Dillon MBE, Chair of the Development Committee at Lisburn & Castlereagh City Council and Martina Crawford, Chief Executive of Lisburn Enterprise Organisation Ltd

Entrepreneurs launch their own ‘school of rock’ for aspiring young musicians

Cathal Canavan, founder of Bluestack, which won a £10k prize at the end of the last programme in December

Entrepreneurs encouraged to join Catalyst

Jonathan McAlpin, CEO of East Belfast Enterprise, is joined by Daniel Glover, MD of Pacem Accounting & Tax Advisory, to launch the Expedite Programme

Programme for those who want to go places

The Go For It Programme can help any budding entrepreneurs do more than dream up a good idea

Entrepreneurs urged to ‘Go For it’ with Virtual Business Support

Entrepreneurs urged to ‘Go For it’ with virtual support

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Sean O’Hare, Waterworx Robotics

Waterworx Robotics urges new firms to ‘get in shape for investment’

One of the businesses helped by the Go For It programme, in association with Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council is Victoria Ivy Bridal Emporium. Innovative Limavady based young entrepreneur, Louise Tierney, has followed her childhood dream of being her own boss by launching an exclusive bridal boutique. Louise launched Victoria Ivy Bridal Emporium in January 2019 and offers brides-to-be from across the island of Ireland a truly unique experience as they prepare for their special day

Entrepreneurs urged to go for it in 2020

Entrepreneurs invited to Start-up Show