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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
Growing our food business by supplying major retail chains - Karri Kitchen
Shera McAloran, Director of Karri Kitchen, shares insights into the challenges and rewards of becoming a supermarket supplier.
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
Food and drink business water efficiency
By reducing water use, food and drink producers can save money and reduce their impact on the environment.
Fruit and vegetable processing water efficiency
Strategies for reducing water and liquid waste costs in fruit and vegetable processing businesses.
Poultry meat processing water efficiency
How to reduce water and liquid waste costs for poultry meat processing businesses.
Red meat abattoir water efficiency
Cost-effective ways for red meat abattoirs to reduce water and liquid waste expenses.