Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council
Ask Programme
Free one-to-one mentoring for local businesses, with a possible Ask Capital Grant after mentoring to help implement recommendations. Suits registered micro and SME businesses trading in Antrim and Newtownabbey.
What it pays for
Conditions to know about
Free mentoring up to ten hours. Businesses must be registered micro or SME and actively trading in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area. Ask Capital Grant is available after mentoring to implement mentor recommendations.
How to apply
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