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What is a patent?
What are patents, how do they protect your inventions and how can you use patent rights to benefit your business
Can I patent my idea or invention?
You may be able to get a patent if your idea or invention meets the criteria for a patent - to qualify it must be new, inventive and industrially applicable
Advantages and disadvantages of getting a patent
Consider the benefits of patents, as well as possible difficulties patenting may cause, before taking your ideas public
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Eureka Network
Information on the world's biggest public network for international cooperation in research, development and innovation
Business and commercial environment of Northern Ireland
Key trading sectors, business taxation and government help for businesses in Northern Ireland
Demographics of Northern Ireland
Overview of population, labour market, main business centres and economic activity in Northern Ireland
Marketing, entertainment and subscriptions expenses
What types of marketing, entertainment and subscriptions your business can claim as business expenses.
Reselling goods expenses
Details of some allowable business expenses self-employed persons can claim for when reselling goods.
Staff expenses
The types of allowable business expenses which you can claim for staff, and what you can't claim for.
Office, property and equipment expenses
How to claim business expenses for your office, property and equipment and an overview of eligible items.
Clothing expenses
What clothing items are classed as allowable business expenses that you can claim as expenses for your business.
Grow your retail business
Find out how to improve your retail business, attract more customers and grow your sales through tactics like visual merchandising and online retail.
How to claim business expenses
How to keep on top of your business records in order to claim your business allowable expenses with HMRC.
Developing an up-to-date business plan - AKC Home Support Services
Case study with Darren Jones, who shares his experience of writing a business plan when he launched his care business.
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
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland
Funding for design projects
Find funding support for your design project to help improve processes, products or services
Build your own business network
Create and make the most of an informal business network in Northern Ireland
What networks are available to Northern Ireland businesses?
Business networking events hosted by business support organisations across Northern Ireland