Doing business in County Down

Introduction

County Down's location, infrastructure and demographics provide great advantages both to start-ups and to businesses considering expansion. The county is within easy reach of Belfast which means that it has good transport and communication links with the rest of the UK, the Republic of Ireland and the European Union.

Whether you are planning to start a new business, or to market your existing products or services in the county, there is plenty of support available to help you achieve your goals. There are several organisations that can help and advise you.

This guide covers the business and commercial environment in County Down. It gives an overview of the county's infrastructure and a guide to local business directories and media. It also provides details about local business networks and other sources of advice and support.

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Subjects covered in this guide

• Introduction
• The people of County Down
• A business profile of County Down
• Promoting your business in County Down
• Business premises and rates in County Down
• Transport and infrastructure in County Down
• Finding business networks in County Down
• Business advice and support in County Down
• Here's how I started my business in County Down

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