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Support for product safety and testing
How to arrange product safety assessment, and where to find testing laboratories, services and product certification in the UK
Support for developing your ideas
Where to get help to develop new product ideas if you're looking to manufacture, market, sell or license your inventions
Improved energy performance standards in new buildings launched
Guidance aims to help reduce energy bills in new homes and buildings and support a more secure energy system and the renewables sector
Reval 2026 | Revaluation of business rates
Businesses are urged to complete a rates revaluation questionnaire that will be used to calculate business rates from April 2026.
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
Mentor Support Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
This free programme will feature one-to-one support and skills development workshops.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland: roadshow events
These events will help you to understand the different funding options available through the fund.
Business growth and premises
As your business grows and takes in more staff, you may need to assess your options for larger business premises
Avoid problems during business growth
Common issues that businesses often face during growth, and tips for overcoming these difficulties through proper planning and management.
Business growth: market research
Use market research to drive business growth and innovation and to stay ahead of the competition
Business growth strategy and planning
Maximise the chances of business growth success by carefully planning your growth strategy
Business growth: developing skills
Developing effective leadership skills and making the most of other people's abilities can help you grow your business
Financial considerations when exporting
Understand how exporting could affect your cashflow.
Challenges of exporting
Challenges of exporting include market research, export paperwork and financing.
Decide your approach to importing
Keeping importing simple by dealing with experienced exporters in developed countries and using agents
Plan your import objectives
Setting goals and deciding your import objectives.
Negotiate the right import deal
Negotiating the right import terms, planning ahead and reaching a clear agreement.
Consultation on revising building control fees
Proposals to uplift the building control fees as an interim measure, alongside a wholesale review, are open for public comment
Assess your skills and resources for exporting
Exporting demands extra time, money and skills.
2024 economic survey for music creators
UK Music, the representative body for the UK music industry, is reaching out to music creators in Northern Ireland for vital input.