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£4 million available to solve the 2023 CRACK IT challenges
Funding is available for innovations to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research.
Commercial property leases: renewing and ending a tenancy
The rights of tenants and landlords to end or renew a business tenancy and the help and advice that is available.
Industry-related Training Small Grant Scheme for Ards and North Down
Financial support for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.
Bricks or Sticks small business development programme
Workshop series for new and existing business owners.
Five simple steps to set up a pop-up shop
Business planning, market research and complying with regulations are vital to pop-up business success.
Find the right premises for a pop-up shop
Getting the right commercial premises in Northern Ireland can help to make a success of your pop-up shop business.
Market your pop-up shop
Getting customers interested in your pop-up shop, and getting them through the door, is important for success.
What is a pop-up shop
Different types of pop-up business models, and reasons for considering opening a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland.
Tender for public sector contracts in Great Britain and Ireland
How you can find and compete for public sector contracts, and understand the procurement processes used in Great Britain and Ireland.
Start-up survival strategy for an economic downturn
How to plan early for the survival and future success of your start-up business in tough economic conditions.
Business mistakes: poor supplier and customer controls
Avoid cashflow problems related to starting up such as poor supplier contracts or customer credit arrangements
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Tender opportunities in Great Britain and Ireland
What opportunities may be available for businesses in Great Britain and Ireland and how public procurement works.
Start-up ideas in an economic downturn
How to tailor your business idea to what you know about a difficult financial climate and economic conditions.
Business mistakes: hiring the wrong people
Making unwise staff hiring choices can seriously undermine the success of your start-up business
Resolving public sector tendering problems
Sources of help to resolve tendering problems in the EU.
Business plans in an economic downturn
How to create a good business plan in an economic downturn and decide the best structure for your business.
The procurement process
Learn about the typical procurement processes involved in bidding for a public sector contract.
What are your start-up options?
Decide whether you want to start your own business or make another choice such as buying a franchise
Business mistakes: poor stock control
Guidance on how you can avoid poor stock and asset management on in the early days of running your new business