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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
Advisory support for creative businesses
Sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Meetings with potential buyers for your business
How to prepare for and conduct negotiations with prospective purchasers of your business.
Your responsibilities and liabilities when selling your business
The warranties and indemnities you may have to provide to buyers; protecting your employees.
Undergoing due diligence
Allowing your buyer to check the claims you have made, and completing the sale agreement.
Choosing and negotiating with a buyer for your business
Selecting the right buyer for your business, conducting negotiations and drawing up Heads of Terms.
Challenges and opportunities in Northern Ireland creative sector
Learn about the opportunities for creative businesses in Northern Ireland, and the challenges they may encounter.
Employees, IT and environmental checks when buying a business
What you need to know about a business' employees, IT systems and environmental responsibilities before buying it.
Confidential information and confidentiality agreements
Understand your legal obligations when buying an existing business.
How to assess a company's assets
Decide which assets you want to buy from the business and check the seller's intentions as regards those assets.
Franchise your business
Growing your business by working with independent franchisees.
Conducting research when buying a business
How to research and analyse information on an existing business you are thinking of buying.
Funding for design projects
Find funding support for your design project to help improve processes, products or services
Voluntary liquidation
Why voluntary liquidation might be the best way to cease your involvement in your business.
Why succession planning is important
How knowing what succession planning is and knowing what's at stake will help you to make wise decisions.
Use innovation in your business
Guidance on using innovation in manufacturing and business operations, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 technologies and open data in business
Creative businesses and employment in Northern Ireland
Key statistics on creative industries employment, number of businesses and economic impact in Northern Ireland.
Creative sector in Northern Ireland
Introduction to the creative sector in Northern Ireland - its sub-sectors, growth and key organisations.
Drive business growth through efficiency
Video tutorial on growing your business through increased efficiency