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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
UK Space Conference 2023 in Belfast
Northern Ireland will play host to the 2023 UK Space Conference at the ICC Belfast from 21 to 23 November 2023.
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
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
Belfast Music Heritage Programme
Organisations delivering music projects can apply for funding of up to £20,000.
Women in Business Awards 2024
Entrepreneurial and inspiring businesswomen throughout Northern Ireland are invited to apply for the 2024 awards.
Set up a charity
Key steps to setting up a charity, including choosing the right charity structure, finding trustees and registering your charity.
Create an online shop
The key issues to consider when creating an online shop and selling your products and services online, including the benefits and how to get started.
Set up an online shop with an e-commerce package
Setting up an online shop with functionality such as payment systems, catalogue management and order processing and the e-commerce packages that you will need.
Set up an online shop designed for your business
A custom-made online shop built specifically for your business can offer a good shopping experience for your customers and integrate with your systems.
Plan to set up an online shop
The practical issues involved when planning to set up your online shop, including delivery, online payments, customer care and security precautions.
Set up a basic online shop
Setting up a basic online shop and the equipment and hosting packages you will need including hosting and online payment system.
Benefits of selling online
The advantages to your business of selling online including operational cost savings, reduced processing cost, attracting new customers and gathering data.
SBRI: Zero Emission Generators
Apply for a share of £2 million to develop renewable integrated replacements for fossil fuel generators in Official Development Assistance countries.
Funding for critical materials circular solutions
Apply for a share of up to £5.4 million for collaborative R&D projects focused on driving circularity in critical minerals.
New Creative Climate Charter launched
Creative Industries Council has published an ambitious new Charter urging the creative sector to use its collective resolve in tacking climate change.
Helping customers find your website
An outline of the techniques used to help customers find your online shop including search engine optimisation and pay-per-click advertising.
Avoid online selling pitfalls
How to avoid the problems associated with e-commerce websites, such as inaccurate information, poor navigation, late delivery and lack of customer support.