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Advantages and disadvantages of X for business
There are advantages and disadvantages for businesses using X to reach their audience online, consider the benefits and challenges before you start.
Set up and run an X account for business
How X works and how you can use it as part of your marketing plan, including setting up your profile, getting started and running the account.
X advertising
How to choose the right advertising option on X to meet your campaign goals, and how to use the targeting options to find your audience.
Financing your business: the options (video)
Tutorial on common ways to raise business finance, such as bank finance, equity finance and accessing government grants.
Business directory for social enterprises
Get your social enterprise listed in the new Northern Ireland Social Enterprise Database
Company name and trade mark checker
Check that your planned company name or trade mark is not already registered or similar to one already existing
Rules for naming your business
Information on the regulations that affect the name of your limited company or limited liability partnership
Ards and North Down Social Entrepreneurship Programme
Structured masterclasses, networking opportunities and one-to-one mentoring for micro-business/SME social enterprises.
Workplace Transport Inspection Campaign in the Manufacturing sector
Campaign aims to ensure effective controls are in place to manage the risks associated with workplace transport.
£4 million available to solve the 2023 CRACK IT challenges
Funding is available for innovations to replace, reduce and refine the use of animals in research.
Industry-related Training Small Grant Scheme for Ards and North Down
Financial support for businesses interested in providing a workplace training initiative for their employees.
Bricks or Sticks small business development programme
Workshop series for new and existing business owners.
Five simple steps to set up a pop-up shop
Business planning, market research and complying with regulations are vital to pop-up business success.
Find the right premises for a pop-up shop
Getting the right commercial premises in Northern Ireland can help to make a success of your pop-up shop business.
Market your pop-up shop
Getting customers interested in your pop-up shop, and getting them through the door, is important for success.
What is a pop-up shop
Different types of pop-up business models, and reasons for considering opening a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland.
Tender for public sector contracts in Great Britain and Ireland
How you can find and compete for public sector contracts, and understand the procurement processes used in Great Britain and Ireland.
Start-up survival strategy for an economic downturn
How to plan early for the survival and future success of your start-up business in tough economic conditions.
Business mistakes: poor supplier and customer controls
Avoid cashflow problems related to starting up such as poor supplier contracts or customer credit arrangements
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.