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Forecast your personal financial needs when starting a business
How to make a realistic assessment of your personal financial needs for the first year of your new business
Cut business costs to increase start-up cashflow
Some simple, common-sense steps to consider when trying to make significant start-up business cost savings
Alternative income sources for start-ups
How you can find other sources of income during the critical early days of running your start-up business
5 things to do before you start your business
Consider your business idea, business name, market research and how you will finance your business venture
Business mistakes: weak financial planning
Lack of capital, contingency plans and a reluctance to seek professional advice are all potential start-up problems
Checklist: starting a social enterprise
A checklist of key questions you should consider to help you succeed when setting up a social enterprise
How to find the right suppliers
Where to find prospective suppliers that can provide you with the goods or services you need at the price you want.
How to become a successful woman in business
Tips, guidance and support for potential women entrepreneurs on taking the rights steps when starting a business
How entrepreneurial are women in NI?
Overview of female entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland and support available to help women get started in business
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
Risk management process
Risk management process involves five crucial steps that can help you identify, assess and mitigate risks to your business
Business growth through acquisition, mergers and partnerships
Understand the power of partnerships in business and how to use acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers to grow your company.
Planning for business growth (video)
Watch our short video tutorial to find out how to carry out a business review and prepare your business for growth.
Product development strategy
How to create a product development strategy and use tactics such as brand expansion to increase your sales and market share.
Market development strategy
How to create a market development strategy and use pricing, distribution and promotional tactics to increase your sales and market share.
Market penetration strategy
Understand what market penetration is, how to measure it and tactics to use to help you gain market share or grow revenue through sales.