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Music
Key considerations if you wish to turn an interest or talent for music into a business.
Protecting your creative work online: top tips
Simple tips to help you deal with copyright infringement and protect your images, designs and other creative work online.
Publishing and broadcasting
An overview of the UK's publishing and broadcasting sectors.
Creative industries
Business advice and guidance for Northern Ireland creative industries
Venues and musical events
Guidance on organising live events and the business requirements involved.
Arts and crafts
Information and guidance on starting up an arts and crafts business in Northern Ireland.
Republic of Ireland Deposit Return Scheme
Ireland's Deposit Return Scheme aims to transform how empty drinks bottles and cans are viewed and dealt with.
An overview of the computer games and software industries
Overview of the video games and software industries areas in which to consider starting a business.
Benefits of mergers and acquisitions
Benefits of expanding your business through an acquisition or merger.
Fuel Duty forms, notices and reference material
Access the forms, notices and reference materials for Fuel Duty.
Filing your Company Tax Return
How to file your Company Tax Return with HMRC, filing software and penalties.
Exporting goods and services and VAT
Understand your VAT obligations when exporting goods or services
Find company information using Companies House services
How to search and find company information using Companies House services including WebCHeck.
File your Companies House information online
How your company can send your information to Companies House using their online services.
Is your business is ready for a merger or acquisition?
Carry out a SWOT analysis to make sure your business is ready to expand.
Assess the target business for a merger or acquisition
Weigh the pros and cons of buying or merging with a target business and get expert advice.
Assessing business value for a merger or acquisition
Use valuation techniques to assess how much a target business is worth.
Identify targets for a merger or acquisition
How to choose a target business that will enhance your business when considering a merger or acquisition.
Disadvantages of mergers or acquisitions
There can be pitfalls in any deal or business investment and mergers and acquisitions are no exception.
Preparing your business for sale
Steps to follow in order to successfully sell your business.