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Finance for start-ups
How to make sure you have the right finance in place for your new business and how to manage cashflow
Business plans for new businesses
How to put together a successful business plan for your start-up business and what the plan needs to include
Finding and keeping customers
How your business can reach new customers and the benefits of effective management of existing customer relationships
Start-up costs and financing your home-based business
The most common costs to plan for when starting a business from home and options for financing your initial setup
Advantages and disadvantages of starting a business from home
An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of deciding to start your own business as a home-based enterprise
IT for home-based business start-ups
Getting your home business IT investment right to ensure an engaging and secure customer-facing online presence
Record keeping for a home-based business
Business records you need to keep for your home-based business and tips for getting your record-keeping right
Workspace for a home-based business
Work equipment and workspace requirements, planning permission and questions to ask yourself
How to open a pop-up retail shop
Specific considerations for a pop-up retail shop in Northern Ireland, with further contacts for help and advice.
How to open a pop-up restaurant
Considerations when opening a short-term pop-up restaurant in Northern Ireland and where to go for more help and advice.
Starting a business during an economic downturn
Guidance on how to start up a business during a period of economic slowdown and where to get start-up support.
Advantages and disadvantages of starting a part-time business
The benefits and flexibility of running a part-time business versus the potential problems not going full-time.
Starting a business from home: 7 things you should know
Starting a business from home is a popular option for many businesses - here are some tips to help you get started
Steps to consider when starting a part-time business
Guidance on some of the most important factors you should consider before starting a part-time business.
Tax and legal implications of a part-time business
The particular tax and legal issues you will need to consider when starting and running a part-time business.
Running your home-based business
How to keep your home business running smoothly with business development, customer care and administration
Business names for sole traders, partnerships and limited partnerships
Rules about how to name your business as a sole traders, partnerships and limited partnerships and how to check it.
Choosing a business name to create the right impression
What you need to consider in order to attract customers to your business because of your business' name.
Words that you cannot use in your business name
Rules about using certain words and phrases in your business name and contacting Companies House for further advice.
Business names for limited companies and LLPs
Register a company or partnership name, rules on choosing names and how to check a name is not trade marked.