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Help and support for part-time businesses
Where to find further online and in-person sources of advice and support when setting up a part-time business.
Growth options for a home-based business
How to manage the growth of your home business by employing people, outsourcing and meeting spaces
Sources of support for young entrepreneurs
Support available for young people who set up a business, including business advice and specific organisations.
Support for home-based businesses
Support organisations, online resources and networking events can provide support for home-based businesses
Start a business from home
Guidance and practical tips on starting a home-based business and local support to help establish your home business
Support for entrepreneurs on low incomes
Support available for people on low incomes who set up a business, including business advice and financial support.
Starting a business when unemployed
Information and advice on starting a business when unemployed and the support available to help you get started.
Start-up support for female entrepreneurs
A guide specifically for women entrepreneurs with information and support developed to help women in business
Starting a business: advice for people with a disability
Information and advice about starting a business for disabled people and the specialist advice and support available
Get help to develop a business plan through your local council
How your local council provides one-to-one support from expert advisers to help you to develop your business plan
Prepare a financial plan for your start-up business
How to draw up a robust business financial plan to help to project and control budgets, cashflow, sales and overheads
Write a business plan: step-by-step
A guide on the essential role that creating and using a business plan plays in starting your new business.
Ten steps to a successful start-up
Thinking of starting a business but don’t know where to begin? Follow our ten step guide to a successful start-up
Business support in Northern Ireland
Business support, advice and professional services available for new businesses and those expanding in Northern Ireland
Should I grow my business?
Understand the different types of business growth and common pitfalls, and find advice to help you decide when and how to grow your business.
Prepare a business plan for growth
How to plan for business growth, what to include in your business growth plan and why you should regularly review it.
Grow your business successfully
How to identify and overcome the challenges and the pitfalls that you may encounter while growing your business
Top tips to prepare your business for growth
Practical suggestions to help you maximise your business potential and plan an effective and sustainable growth strategy.
Advantages of business continuity planning
Benefits of business continuity planning and its role in helping your business cope with possible disasters.
Minimise the potential impact of crises
How to reduce potential threats to your business by taking preventive measures and purchasing insurance.