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Set up a small business website
A step-by-step guide to planning and creating a business website that meets the needs of your customers.
Types of IT training available
Staff training can take many forms and follow many different methods - find the one that fits your business.
Choose the best CMS for your business
Consider factors like suppliers, costs, specifications, product features and support to find the best content management system for your business.
Important CMS features and functions
An overview of the most common CMS features to help you manage your organisation's information or web content efficiently.
Content management system requirements checklist
Tips to help you decide if you need a content management system for your website and how choose the right type of CMS.
Advantages of using a content management system
Key benefits of using CMS to manage digital content in your business, and some challenges and problems that can come up.
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.
How to find a venue for your gig
How to find and book the right venue for your live show.
How to approach gig promoters
Understand how gig promoters work and what they expect from you as a band or an artist.
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.
Northern Ireland Deposit Return Scheme
The latest details of a new deposit return scheme which is set to be introduced in Northern Ireland from 2025.
What are deposit return schemes?
How deposit return schemes typically work along the full supply chain from producers to retailers to consumers.
Deposit return schemes
An overview of schemes which provide a financial incentive for consumers to return drinks containers for recycling.
Advantages and disadvantages of accounting software
Find out how the right accounting software can help your business, and understand the potential pitfalls.
How to keep business accounts
Different ways of keeping small business accounts, including spreadsheets and accounting software packages.