Search results
Retail start-up support
How to find the right financial and advisory support to start your retail business in Northern Ireland
InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2024
Network and build connections with investors and learn more about sources of equity finance and how to raise venture capital.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000
Go Succeed business events
Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.
Setting up an innovation start-up
How to build an innovative start-up, develop a business plan for innovation and find the right finance and exit options for your business
Made in Northern Ireland, Sold to the World - Exporter roadshow
Event to highlight the benefits of selling your products and services internationally.
Common approaches to innovation
What are the most common approaches to innovation, and how you can analyse the market, identify opportunities and find government support for innovation
Trade mark tips for beginners
12 things that small business owners need to know in order to protect and manage their valuable trade marks
Retail
Guidance on getting started in retail, improving your retail business, running a retail premises, retail and the environment, business finances and the law, and employing people in retail
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Advantages of innovation
Benefits of innovation in business can include efficiencies, growth and increased competitive advantage, as well as enhanced reputation
Strategy for research and development
How research and development should fit into your overall business plan
7 key advantages of R&D for small business
Discover different ways to leverage research and development to improve products and services, and boost your business.
How to buy a franchise
Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.
Assess a franchise opportunity
What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Types of retail business
The various types of retail business, including convenience store, speciality store, supermarket, discount store, department store, warehouse, direct retailer and online store
Event: Exporting Made Easy
Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) along with key stakeholders at this exporting event.
Internal research and development
How to carry out internal research and development and leverage the benefits of keeping research in-house
External research and development
How to outsource your research and development and the benefits of commissioning it externally