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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
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
The Carrier Bag Levy
A Carrier Bag Levy for each new carrier bag applies to most retail transactions in Northern Ireland.
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
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Retailing: 5 ways to improve your business
Retailing moves fast - can you move faster to beat the competition and drive new sales?
Retail payment options
The various payment options that retail businesses can accept such as cash or card and how they can work for your business.
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