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Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.
Made in Northern Ireland, Sold to the World - Exporter roadshow
Event to highlight the benefits of selling your products and services internationally.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
Invest in Women Hub
The new Invest in Women Hub has launched, providing a vital resource for female entrepreneurs in the UK.
How to buy a franchise
Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.
Assess a franchise opportunity
What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Event: Exporting Made Easy
Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) along with key stakeholders at this exporting event.
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Review your import readiness
Import planning and strategy, product, skills and finance checklist.
Business rates: New valuation list published
The new valuation list for non-domestic properties will be used to calculate business rate bills from 1 April 2023.
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
Assess your skills and resources for importing
Finances, personnel and other resources for importing.
Renting commercial property: practicalities
The costs, considerations and obligations of renting business property.
Executive Education Programmes at the William J Clinton Leadership Institute
Businesses can now apply for the William J Clinton Leadership Institute’s schedule of leadership programmes.
Exporting to Great Britain
What you need to know about exporting to Great Britain, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Reval 2026 | Revaluation of business rates
Businesses are urged to complete a rates revaluation questionnaire that will be used to calculate business rates from April 2026.
Improved energy performance standards in new buildings launched
Guidance aims to help reduce energy bills in new homes and buildings and support a more secure energy system and the renewables sector
Mentor Support Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
This free programme will feature one-to-one support and skills development workshops.