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Develop a business idea
Support for female entrepreneurs to develop a well-defined product or service before launch into the market
Business growth support in Belfast
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Belfast Council area.
Register your business partnership
How to register a business partnership online, via post or by appointing someone else to deal with HMRC on your behalf
Top tips for selling through online travel agents
Six tips to make the most of selling rooms through an online travel agent or booking website to maximise profits and avoid missing out.
Support for black, Asian and minority ethnic start-ups
Support available for ethnic minority people who set up a business, including advice and specialist organisations.
Business growth support in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Lisburn City and Castlereagh area
Popular home-based business ideas
How to find the right home business idea which can work for you and inspire your entrepreneurial dreams
How to start your business in Mid and East Antrim
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Networks and mentors for women in business
Local female entrepreneurship networks and business mentoring opportunities for women starting out in business
Champion net zero through your business
How your business can become an advocate for net zero actions within your community and across wider society
Advantages of becoming a net zero business
How becoming a net zero business can improve business resilience, attract customers, and improve social responsibility
Barriers to becoming a net zero business
There are several challenges which many types of small business must overcome to make a successful journey to net zero
Carbon literacy for your business
How becoming carbon literate in your business is an important step on the way to realising your net zero ambitions
Alcohol sales and young people
Guidance on the legal requirements for selling alcohol and on preventing the sale to minors under 18.
Improve your environmental performance
A more environmentally-friendly approach can protect your business, save money and improve your reputation.
Reduce costs by improving your environmental performance
How to save your business money by cutting energy use, reducing waste and making full use of environmental tax breaks.
Save water at industrial premises
How your business can reduce water use at industrial sites through measures such as efficient processes and cleaning.
Business benefits of good environmental and sustainable practices
How going the extra mile to demonstrate your commitment to protecting the environment can boost your business.
Reduce environmental risk insurance costs
How your business can lower insurance premiums through effectively tackling environmental issues and minimising risks.
Gain marketing benefits through improving environmental performance
Strong action on environmental issues can demonstrate your commitment to creating a socially-responsible business.