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Health and safety risk assessment for home businesses
Identify possible risks in your home including fire, noise, hazardous substances, and electrical appliance safety.
Tax considerations of working from home
The tax implications of working from home including VAT, Capital Gains Tax, and business rates.
Building regulations and planning permission for home businesses
Building regulation, planning permission, and business rates considerations when running a business from your home.
Alterations to rental properties
Issues to consider before you alter your rented business premises, such as planning permission, asbestos, and liability.
Costs when renting commercial property
Financial commitments when renting business premises, including rent, bills and taxes.
Use your home as a workplace
Tax implications, financial and legal issues, security, and setting up your work area if you plan to work from home.
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
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.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.
Reduce water, sewerage and trade effluent costs
Limiting the amount of water you use will help to reduce water and sewerage bills for your business.
Commercial property finder
Find suitable commercial property for your business operations.
Funding support for creative businesses
Sources of funding support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
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.