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Family-run businesses
Guidance on the benefits and issues that affect family-run businesses and how to start and run one successfully.
Start a part-time business
How to start a part-time business, including tax and legal implications, premises and help and support.
Start a business: support for young entrepreneurs
An introduction to setting up a business in Northern Ireland for people under 30
Overview of Northern Ireland business
Investment, trading opportunities, networking, information sources and local support for businesses in Northern Ireland
Start a social enterprise
What is a social enterprise, how is it different from a traditional business model, and how can you set one up?
Set up a pop-up shop
How to set up a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland, explore new market opportunities and improve sales.
Northern Ireland business networks
Find Northern Ireland business networks for local guidance, business opportunities, improvement and success
Working for yourself
What it means to be self-employed, what you legally need to do if you work for yourself, and support for your business
How to start a business in Northern Ireland
Guidance on how to access support, mentoring and advice from your local council to develop your start-up business idea
Choose the right finance when starting a business
How to assess different finance options when starting a new business and how to make the right choice for your business.
How to start your business in Mid Ulster
Start-up support for entrepreneurs and early stage businesses in the Mid Ulster District Council area.
Legal structures for businesses - an overview
Company, partnership or sole trader - understand the differences and find the right structure for your new business.
Choose the right name for your business
How to find the right name for your business and the rules and regulations involved in registering your business name.
Choose the right structure for your social enterprise
The various types of social enterprise and how you can set one up, with links to forms and further information
Common mistakes to avoid when starting a business
Learn about the most frequent mistakes made by new business owners so you can avoid them in your start-up journey
Diversify your farm business
How to add new and innovative business ideas to your farming business to raise income, with an overview of local support
Business growth support in Mid Ulster
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Mid Ulster District Council area
Develop a business idea
Support for female entrepreneurs to develop a well-defined product or service before launch into the market
Business growth support in Belfast
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Belfast Council area.
Register your business partnership
How to register a business partnership online, via post or by appointing someone else to deal with HMRC on your behalf