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Choose between single or multiple supplier strategy
Advantages and disadvantages of single sourcing vs multiple sources of supply, and when two or more suppliers may be better than one.
Criteria for selecting a supplier
Critical factors you should consider when searching for potential suppliers for your business – including whether to choose single or multiple sources of supply.
Shortlisting potential suppliers
How to shortlist reliable suppliers and choose the right ones that could meet the needs of your business.
Choosing suppliers for your business
Critical factors to consider when choosing and evaluating suppliers for your business.
Funding support for creative businesses
Sources of funding support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Advisory support for creative businesses
Sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Creative business support and funding
Discover where to find advice, funding and skills support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Finding support and funding for my creative business - Jude Cassidy (video)
Award-winning textile designer Jude Cassidy talks about finding support and funding to grow her creative business.
Private investment for music
How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.
Grants and subsidies for music
Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.
Crowdfunding for music projects
How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.
Different ways to finance your music
There are many ways to finance your music business, for example through public grants, loans, private funding, sponsorship and crowdfunding.
Self-financing your music
How to fund your next music project or album out of your own pocket.
Music sponsorship
What are music sponsorships, where to find them and how to get an endorsement deal for your music business.
How to enter and win business awards
Entering and winning business awards is a good public relations opportunity that can raise the profile of your business.
Develop your public relations plan
The elements of a public relations (PR) plan including, aim and objectives, target audience, target media, tactics, schedule, resources, budget and evaluation.
Identify your target media for public relations
Identifying the media outlets that will be most interested in giving your business coverage including local newspapers, radio and influencers.
Public relations opportunities
Advice on tailoring your public relations (PR) activities to the needs of different media outlets.
Advantages and disadvantages of public relations
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of public relations (PR) such as cost, effectiveness, measurement, influence and reach.
Online public relations
How public relations on the internet differs from traditional print media activities including how to target key influencers.