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Business mistakes: weak financial planning
Lack of capital, contingency plans and a reluctance to seek professional advice are all potential start-up problems
Selling fireworks
Fireworks retailing rules and responsibilities for businesses in Northern Ireland including how to apply for a licence to sell fireworks legally and safe storage.
Checklist: starting a social enterprise
A checklist of key questions you should consider to help you succeed when setting up a social enterprise
How to transport goods out of the UK by road: step-by-step
Checklist for transporting goods commercially by road from the United Kingdom to an international destination.
How to become a successful woman in business
Tips, guidance and support for potential women entrepreneurs on taking the rights steps when starting a business
How entrepreneurial are women in NI?
Overview of female entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland and support available to help women get started in business
Moving personal belongings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Find out how your business can move someone's personal belongings from Great Britain to Northern Ireland.
Use of fuel by private pleasure craft in Northern Ireland
An overview of the rules for diesel use in private pleasure craft in NI and implications for trips between NI and GB.
Food tourism opportunities for producers
Food tourism opportunities for food producers in Northern Ireland.
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements
Mid and East Antrim business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Derry City and Strabane business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area
Fermanagh and Omagh business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area
Mid Ulster business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid Ulster District Council area
Business mistakes: poor or inadequate market research
Conduct thorough market research and get to know your clients when you start-up in business.