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Advisory support for creative businesses
Sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Creative business support and funding
Discover where to find advice, funding and skills support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Private investment for music
How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.
Grants and subsidies for music
Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.
Crowdfunding for music projects
How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.
Different ways to finance your music
There are many ways to finance your music business, for example through public grants, loans, private funding, sponsorship and crowdfunding.
Self-financing your music
How to fund your next music project or album out of your own pocket.
Music sponsorship
What are music sponsorships, where to find them and how to get an endorsement deal for your music business.
IT training and learning needs analysis
Find out how to carry out a training and learning needs analysis to work out what IT skills your business needs.
Different types of IT skills
Overview of the various IT skills required in business, including those for operating computer systems and IT infrastructure.
Review the effectiveness of your IT training
How to carry out a training review to evaluate the effectiveness of training and its impact on staff capabilities.
IT skills and support for your staff
How to identify the type of IT skills your business needs and train your staff to use IT systems efficiently.
Creative sector in Northern Ireland
Introduction to the creative sector in Northern Ireland - its sub-sectors, growth and key organisations.
Challenges and opportunities in Northern Ireland creative sector
Learn about the opportunities for creative businesses in Northern Ireland, and the challenges they may encounter.
Creative businesses and employment in Northern Ireland
Key statistics on creative industries employment, number of businesses and economic impact in Northern Ireland.
Creative industries in Northern Ireland
An overview of Northern Ireland's vibrant creative industry sector, its challenges and opportunities for businesses.
Best practices for accessible websites
Find out how to comply with accessibility legislation and make your website accessible to users with a wide range of abilities.
Web accessibility issues
If your business has a website, it should be accessible to disabled users for ethical, commercial and legal reasons.
Characteristics of a user-friendly website
Understand why usability matters in web design and how to design your website to meet user requirements.
Main technical issues in web design
Find out how browsers, screen resolutions and download speeds affect website design.