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Tax and legal considerations for new businesses
Some legal requirements for business startups, including business structures, business taxes and intellectual property
Finance for start-ups
How to make sure you have the right finance in place for your new business and how to manage cashflow
Business plans for new businesses
How to put together a successful business plan for your start-up business and what the plan needs to include
Finding and keeping customers
How your business can reach new customers and the benefits of effective management of existing customer relationships
Start-up costs and financing your home-based business
The most common costs to plan for when starting a business from home and options for financing your initial setup
Advantages and disadvantages of starting a business from home
An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of deciding to start your own business as a home-based enterprise
IT for home-based business start-ups
Getting your home business IT investment right to ensure an engaging and secure customer-facing online presence
Record keeping for a home-based business
Business records you need to keep for your home-based business and tips for getting your record-keeping right
Workspace for a home-based business
Work equipment and workspace requirements, planning permission and questions to ask yourself
How to open a pop-up retail shop
Specific considerations for a pop-up retail shop in Northern Ireland, with further contacts for help and advice.
How to open a pop-up restaurant
Considerations when opening a short-term pop-up restaurant in Northern Ireland and where to go for more help and advice.
Starting a business during an economic downturn
Guidance on how to start up a business during a period of economic slowdown and where to get start-up support.
Advantages and disadvantages of starting a part-time business
The benefits and flexibility of running a part-time business versus the potential problems not going full-time.
Starting a business from home: 7 things you should know
Starting a business from home is a popular option for many businesses - here are some tips to help you get started
Steps to consider when starting a part-time business
Guidance on some of the most important factors you should consider before starting a part-time business.
Tax and legal implications of a part-time business
The particular tax and legal issues you will need to consider when starting and running a part-time business.
Running your home-based business
How to keep your home business running smoothly with business development, customer care and administration
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Business names for sole traders, partnerships and limited partnerships
Rules about how to name your business as a sole traders, partnerships and limited partnerships and how to check it.
Choosing a business name to create the right impression
What you need to consider in order to attract customers to your business because of your business' name.