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Music, photography, visual art and comedy
Discover opportunities available to businesses starting up in the creative and performing arts sector.
Visual art, comedy and performing arts
How to start a performance or a visual arts business in Northern Ireland.
Photography
What you need to know if you are starting up a photography business.
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.
When does the Carrier Bag Levy not apply?
Your business should be aware of the main exemptions from the Carrier Bag Levy in Northern Ireland.
Charging for carrier bags
Which businesses are likely to be affected by the Carrier Bag Levy and what transactions you need to charge for.
Carrier Bag Levy VAT
Understand the rules on VAT when charging customers for carrier bags in Northern Ireland.
Reduce the environmental impact of transport logistics
Help to help tackle environmental issues and save money for your business by changing your distribution methods.
Retail business resource efficiency
How retail businesses can cut costs by reducing waste and using energy and water more efficiently.
Reduce packaging waste in your retail business
How retail businesses can cut costs and become more efficient by reducing packaging and other solid wastes.
Ten top tips for retail resource efficiency
Key actions that can help your retail business to use resources more efficiently and save money.
Reduce energy use in your retail business
Key ways that retail businesses can reduce energy use, including installing sub-meters and setting energy targets.
Reduce water use in your retail business
Key ways you can reduce water use and costs within your retail business such as water-saving devices and tax breaks.
Handling and storing your retail waste
The importance of separating waste when handling and storing, and practical ways to do this within a retail business.
Improving retail resource efficiency
How retailers can use a systematic approach to improving their use of materials, energy and water and save money.