Family-run businesses

Getting the right support is central to making your business a success. There are a number of organisations that offer support specifically for family-run businesses.

• The Institute for Family Business is a not-for-profit membership organisation that supports and represents the United Kingdom's thriving family business sector.
• Family Business United is an online resource centre and magazine for the global family business community. It includes a regional section specifically focused on Northern Ireland.

For further information on family businesses see employing family members and transferring a business to a family member.

Northern Ireland business support finder

The Northern Ireland business support finder is a searchable database that can help you find publicly-funded and not-for-profit sources of business assistance you may be eligible to apply for. Support may be available in a number of forms, including financial assistance and free or subsidised advice services.