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The social economy in Northern Ireland
An overview of social enterprises who make up an increasingly diverse and crucial sector of business in Northern Ireland
Legal structures for businesses - an overview
Company, partnership or sole trader - understand the differences and find the right structure for your new business.
How to register as a sole trader
What you need to do to register as a sole trader, including information on Self Assessment, Income Tax and VAT
Starting a private company
How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.
Business partnerships
What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.
Choosing the right legal structure for your business (video)
Sole trader, partnership or private limited company; this video will help you find the right structure for your startup.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
UK establishments of overseas companies
The steps for an overseas company to take in order to set up an establishment of their business in the United Kingdom.
Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
The franchise business model
A basic overview of how to start your new business by buying a franchise and what to know before signing an agreement.
Creative ways to succeed in business: seven top tips
See how seven top tips can help you think outside the box in business and apply it to drive profits.
How to eliminate unnecessary business costs
How to cut wasteful spending in your business in order to invest more money and improve financial performance.
How to secure business angel investment
Preparing your business to apply for business angel funding.
How to find business angel networks
Finding a business angel investor using a business angel network.
Advantages and disadvantages of business budgeting
The benefits and potential drawbacks of budgeting for businesses.
Creating a business budget: key steps
Managing the financial side of your business, including advice on how to create a budget.
Creating a budget for your business
How to create, review and manage a budget for your business, and what elements to include in it.
Budgets and business planning
Definition of a budget and the advantages of using one, including clear allocation of resources.
Purpose of business angels
How business angels operate and how they choose the businesses they invest in.
Business budgeting
The importance of managing a budget as part of your business planning and how to create one.