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Property efficiency
Guidance on how businesses can reduce energy consumption and save money by making commercial premises more efficient.
Business rates
Guidance for Northern Ireland businesses on non-domestic rates, how to pay them and available rate reliefs.
Home working
Best practice guidance on using your home as a place to base your work.
Choose a solicitor for your business
Tackle legal issues with your business correctly by choosing the right solicitor for your business needs.
Causeway Coast and Glens business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area
Business growth support in Causeway Coast and Glens
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Causeway Coast and Glens area
Business growth support in Mid and East Antrim
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Mid and East Antrim area
Choose the right finance when starting a business
How to assess different finance options when starting a new business and how to make the right choice for your business.
Start a social enterprise
What is a social enterprise, how is it different from a traditional business model, and how can you set one up?
Advantages and disadvantages of using your own money to start a business
The pros and cons of self-funding your new business using personal savings and own money.
How much money you need to start your business
Things to consider when seeking finance for your new business including how much money you need and when you need it by.
Displaying and disclosing your business name
Information on the rules about what you must disclose about your business name and registration details.
Social enterprises and the public sector
Ways for social enterprises to maximise their chances of winning public sector contracts through tender competitions
Ten tips for choosing a business name
A list to help you choose the right name for your new business, from legal issues to standing out from local competitors.
Finance options for new businesses
Discover diverse finance options for new businesses: personal savings, loans, grants, and more. Explore funding strategies tailored to your start-up needs.
Common mistakes to avoid when starting a business
Learn about the most frequent mistakes made by new business owners so you can avoid them in your start-up journey
Business mistakes: poor or inadequate market research
Conduct thorough market research and get to know your clients when you start-up in business.
Business mistakes: weak financial planning
Lack of capital, contingency plans and a reluctance to seek professional advice are all potential start-up problems
Business mistakes: unrealistic goals
Being over-optimistic about your market size and potential overtrading can be problematic for new businesses.