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Dealing with fat, oil and grease in your food business
How caterers and food businesses can reduce costs, risk and environmental damage by dealing with fat, oil and grease correctly.
Skills support for food and drink businesses
Skills support and development for food and drink businesses in Northern Ireland.
How to get from unemployed to self-employed
Information and advice on how to get started in business when you are unemployed and key questions to consider.
Business start-up challenges for unemployed people
Guidance on starting your own business when unemployed and how to overcome any potential challenges along the way.
Becoming a sole trader
An overview of the things you need to consider before starting in business on your own and some of the benefits.
UK economic interest groupings
Guidance on UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) and European economic interest groupings (EEIG) business entities.
Business plan: dos and don’ts
A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.
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.
Stock control systems - keeping track manually
Using inventory listing, stock codes, stock books and a simple re-order system to manage your stock
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland
Business networks in Northern Ireland
Use business clubs and forums to make contacts and promote your business in Northern Ireland
Stock control and inventory
Why stock control is important and the different methods of stock control available to you
Starting a business as a female entrepreneur - DELI LITES
Jackie Reid explains how she used her skills and expertise to develop her startup idea into a successful business
The basics of starting a business
Simple steps to create a business plan, find customers and decide on a legal structure for your startup business
Social enterprises as registered charities
Charitable purposes, features of charities, governing documents and registration
Find and develop a business idea
The first steps to finding and developing a business idea and the research you might need to undertake
Do you have the qualities to be a young entrepreneur?
Find out if you have the skills and experience to become a young entrepreneur
Key challenges for young entrepreneurs
The main challenges that young entrepreneurs may need to overcome from lack of experience to sourcing finance
Six top tips for business networking
Networking tips for raising your profile, meeting new customers and suppliers, sharing knowledge and sourcing finance
What networks are available to Northern Ireland businesses?
Business networking events hosted by business support organisations across Northern Ireland