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Overview of Northern Ireland business
Investment, trading opportunities, networking, information sources and local support for businesses in Northern Ireland
Set up a pop-up shop
How to set up a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland, explore new market opportunities and improve sales.
Northern Ireland business networks
Find Northern Ireland business networks for local guidance, business opportunities, improvement and success
Working for yourself
What it means to be self-employed, what you legally need to do if you work for yourself, and support for your business
How to start a business in Northern Ireland
Guidance on how to access support, mentoring and advice from your local council to develop your start-up business idea
How to start your business in Mid Ulster
Start-up support for entrepreneurs and early stage businesses in the Mid Ulster District Council area.
Choose the right name for your business
How to find the right name for your business and the rules and regulations involved in registering your business name.
Diversify your farm business
How to add new and innovative business ideas to your farming business to raise income, with an overview of local support
Business growth support in Mid Ulster
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Mid Ulster District Council area
Develop a business idea
Support for female entrepreneurs to develop a well-defined product or service before launch into the market
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Business growth support in Belfast
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Belfast Council area.
Register your business partnership
How to register a business partnership online, via post or by appointing someone else to deal with HMRC on your behalf
Support for black, Asian and minority ethnic start-ups
Support available for ethnic minority people who set up a business, including advice and specialist organisations.
Business growth support in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Lisburn City and Castlereagh area
Popular home-based business ideas
How to find the right home business idea which can work for you and inspire your entrepreneurial dreams
How to start your business in Mid and East Antrim
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Networks and mentors for women in business
Local female entrepreneurship networks and business mentoring opportunities for women starting out in business
Residential Homes Rate Relief
Residential Homes Rate Relief is an application-based rate relief that provides 100% relief to properties that meet the criteria.
Setting up and running a taxi service
An overview of the rules for operating a taxi service in Northern Ireland and the licences you'll need to operate.