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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.
Developing computer games and off-the-shelf software
An introduction to the software and games industries and best practice in starting a business.
Intellectual property in games and software
How to secure and protect your intellectual property in the video games and software industries.
Marketing and selling your games product
Things to consider when marketing and selling your video game or software product.
R&D in gaming and software sectors
Types of research and development to consider when starting a business in the video games and software industries.
Translation and localisation of computer games and software
What to consider when translating and localising the games or software you develop.
Regulation in the software and gaming industries
An overview of legal considerations for software and game developers, and who to contact for advice.
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.
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
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