About SABp

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 Start a Business Programme is FREE, is available right across Northern Ireland and provides a package of support to anyone interested in starting a business. Visit the main SABp website to find out more about the Programme.

If you are interested in starting a business they will put you in touch immediately with one of their accredited business advisors located in Enterprise Agencies throughout Northern Ireland.

The Start A Business Programme offers the following:

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 into-business course
The course will comprise 10 modules focusing particularly on sales and marketing, financial management, legal and statutory issues, ICT and general business practices.

Financial planning service
Helping 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.

Go to www.sabp.co.uk to find out more.