Search results
Business mistakes: hiring the wrong people
Making unwise staff hiring choices can seriously undermine the success of your start-up business.
Small Business Rate Relief
The Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) provides different levels of rate relief for Northern Ireland business properties depending on their net annual value.
Advice and support for young entrepreneurs
A list of support organisations, funding and advice available to young entrepreneurs
How to start your business in Derry City and Strabane
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.
Business premises and rates
Guidance on business property in Northern Ireland including business rates, buying and renting commercial property and managing your business premises
Company name and trade mark checker
Check that your planned company name or trade mark is not already registered or similar to one already existing
Advice and support for diversifying your farm
Find local organisations which provide advice and support for the expansion or diversification of your farm business.
Advantages of diversifying your farm
Some of the benefits of adding new business ideas and income streams into your existing farm business
What is farm diversification?
What farm diversification means for your business and how to use your land, tools and expertise to drive business growth.
Having trouble raising finance for your business?
How to overcome problems when trying to raise finance to get your new business idea off the ground.
Realistic business planning with limited finances
How to create a business plan and a cashflow forecast to help control finances in your start-up business.
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative funding options including family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Farm diversification ideas
Ideas to diversify your farm with tourism, livestock products, renewable energy and seasonal events to boost income.
Control costs when starting your business
How to keep control of costs in your startup business and tips to save money and increase profits for your business.
Manage your cashflow effectively
Make your cash work for you by keeping a regular check on all money going in and out of the business.
Support for social enterprises in Northern Ireland
A range of support to help social entrepreneurs realise their vision and run their social enterprise.
Social enterprises and the public sector
Ways for social enterprises to maximise their chances of winning public sector contracts through tender competitions
Expenses if you're self-employed
An overview of the types of business running costs you can and can't claim as a business expense from HMRC.
Teach yourself how to manage money better
Use all the resources that are available to your business to help find out more about managing money effectively.
Car, van and travel expenses
What you can claim as business expenses for your company car, van and travel expenses and what you can’t claim for.