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Start-up business ideas
Guides and tools to help you find and develop ideas for ways to start up your own business in Northern Ireland
File your company accounts early this December to avoid a penalty
All limited companies, whether they trade or not, must deliver accounts to Companies House each year.
Top tips for saving water in your business
Tips on how to engage your business in saving water and practical tips for minimising water use
File your Companies House accounts early and online to avoid penalties
If you’re due to file accounts with Companies House by the end of September 2023, allow plenty of time before your deadline.
Business networks in Northern Ireland
Use business clubs and forums to make contacts and promote your business in Northern Ireland
Types of outsourcing services
Common types and examples of outsourcing services, including disruptive outsourcing solutions.
Creative businesses and employment in Northern Ireland
Key statistics on creative industries employment, number of businesses and economic impact in Northern Ireland.
Environmental review staff interviews
How to talk to key people in order to understand the environmental performance of your business
Stock control administration
An administrator or stock controllers' duties, typical paperwork and auditing or checking stock
Creative sector in Northern Ireland
Introduction to the creative sector in Northern Ireland - its sub-sectors, growth and key organisations.
Paying overseas suppliers
How to pay international invoices and overseas suppliers - common payment methods, their pros and cons, and foreign currency issues.
Advantages of doing business in Causeway Coast and Glens
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Causeway Coast and Glens area
Advantages of doing business in Derry City and Strabane
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Derry City and Strabane area
Advantages of doing business in Newry, Mourne and Down
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Newry, Mourne and Down area
Advantages of doing business in Fermanagh and Omagh
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Fermanagh and Omagh area
Advantages of doing business in Mid Ulster
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Mid Ulster District Council area
Advantages of doing business in Lisburn and Castlereagh
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Lisburn City and Castlereagh area
WEEE user responsibilities
What your business must do when you are disposing of your waste electrical and electronic equipment
Water use authorisations
When you need an authorisation or licence for taking or storing water from a surface or groundwater source
Advantages of water efficiency in business
Some of the financial and non-financial benefits of taking a sustainable approach to water use in your business