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Starting a private company
How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.
Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
Becoming a sole trader
An overview of the things you need to consider before starting in business on your own and some of the benefits.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
UK economic interest groupings
Guidance on UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) and European economic interest groupings (EEIG) business entities.
Business plan: dos and don’ts
A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.
Developing an up-to-date business plan - AKC Home Support Services
Case study with Darren Jones, who shares his experience of writing a business plan when he launched his care business.
Legal advice for businesses
Legal advice can be useful when dealing with business premises, debt control and other key business areas.
Choose the right solicitor for your business needs
What to look for in prospective solicitors for your business and how specialist solicitors may be right for some issues.
Digital innovation masterclass for the tourism industry
Learn how Northern Ireland can increase its tourism offering through digital innovation.
Net Zero Hydrogen Fund DEVEX and CAPEX competitions
Funding competitions providing support for new low carbon hydrogen production facilities.
Draft Spirit Drinks Regulations 2023 consultation
Legislation proposed around definition, description, presentation, labelling and geographical indications protection of spirit drinks.
Niche Vehicle Network Production Readiness Competition
Competition providing a platform for collaborative R&D for organisations active in the UK niche and zero emission vehicle technology sector.
Aerospace innovation support Spring 2023
Up to £2.5 million for industrial-led civil aerospace collaborative R&D projects.
Stock control systems - keeping track manually
Using inventory listing, stock codes, stock books and a simple re-order system to manage your stock
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland
Business networks in Northern Ireland
Use business clubs and forums to make contacts and promote your business in Northern Ireland
Stock control and inventory
Why stock control is important and the different methods of stock control available to you
Apply for a Binding Origin Information decision
If you import into or export from Northern Ireland you can get a decision on the origin of your goods.