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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
Funding and support for collaboration
Where to find advice, support and funding for business collaboration 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
Five stages of project management
Understand the distinct project management stages, and processes you need to follow to move the project from conception to conclusion.
Develop a business idea
Support for female entrepreneurs to develop a well-defined product or service before launch into the market
Government grants and support
Information about grant award criteria and matching funds you may need to provide.
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
Top tips for selling through online travel agents
Six tips to make the most of selling rooms through an online travel agent or booking website to maximise profits and avoid missing out.
How to register as a sole trader
What you need to do to register as a sole trader, including information on Self Assessment, Income Tax and VAT
Cost of living: Support and advice for small businesses
Sources of support and funding to help Northern Ireland businesses.
What do business angels do?
How business angels operate and how they choose the businesses they invest in.