The Northern Ireland Business Start Programme (NIBSP) is significantly ahead of its target for business creation.
Management consultants PricewaterhouseCoopers estimated that over a four-year period the programme could help to create approximately 8,000 new businesses, which would generate some Ј270 million to the local economy and create over 13,000 jobs. The figures are a result of their research findings, as part of their ongoing evaluation of the programme.
Funded by Invest Northern Ireland, in partnership with the 26 district councils and the European Regional Development Fund, the NIBSP provides a package of training and mentoring assistance to potential entrepreneurs, targeting the local market place. The programme is delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland's chain of local enterprise agencies, located through Northern Ireland.
For more information on the scheme view www.investni.com
