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Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
Improved energy performance standards in new buildings launched
Guidance aims to help reduce energy bills in new homes and buildings and support a more secure energy system and the renewables sector
Views sought on amending Building Regulations
Consultation on amending Building Regulations in relation to fire safety measures in a range of building types.
Mentor Support Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
This free programme will feature one-to-one support and skills development workshops.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland: roadshow events
These events will help you to understand the different funding options available through the fund.
Business premises and rates
Guidance on business property in Northern Ireland including business rates, buying and renting commercial property and managing your business premises
Find a case study
Find business case studies to help you start, grow and manage your business
Pre-start checklist
There’s a lot to think about before you take steps to start your business. Find out what other people have done, get help to develop a plan of action, research your market and find tools to refine your idea.
Starting a business
Guides, tools, videos, resources and support to help you turn your business idea into a startup business reality in Northern Ireland
Financial planning and accounts
Business budgeting. Financial and management accounts: the basics. Set up a simple profit and loss account for your business. Balance sheets: the basics. Set up a basic record-keeping system. Investment appraisal techniques. ...
Consultation on revising building control fees
Proposals to uplift the building control fees as an interim measure, alongside a wholesale review, are open for public comment
2024 economic survey for music creators
UK Music, the representative body for the UK music industry, is reaching out to music creators in Northern Ireland for vital input.
Support for construction industry to meet rising costs
Measures announced to help manage risk in government contracts created by COVID-related price volatility
Apply for a place on the Catalyst's Springboard programme
Business rates bills to issue in May 2021
Rate bills for 2021-22 will begin issuing the week beginning 24 May 2021
Dragons' Den competition with BelTech
The search is on for novel and innovative business ideas from Northern Ireland.
IP and Business Growth survey
Businesses are invited to take part in a new government survey exploring the role intellectual property plays in supporting business growth.
Ormeau Labs: Fundraising Sprints for start-ups
Start-ups will receive personalised guidance to help prepare and execute a successful fundraising campaign.
Energy efficiency and related areas of the Building Regulations consultation
Views sought on requirements for ventilation, overheating risks in dwellings and electric vehicle charging infrastructure at buildings.
Access to Funding Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
Business support programme aims to provide the skills and knowledge to create effective, well written and successful funding applications