Creative industries
Find advice on creative industries
Creative industries in Northern Ireland
An overview of Northern Ireland's vibrant creative industries, including their economic role, challenges, and opportunities for growth.
Growing a craft business: A guide for makers and designers
Get practical advice on growing your craft business - from finding early customers to building retail partnerships sustainably.
Creative business support and funding
Find advice, funding and skills support to start or grow your creative business in Northern Ireland.
Creative industry tax reliefs
Find out if your creative industry business qualifies for Corporation Tax Relief and how to claim it.
Music, photography, visual art and comedy
Discover opportunities available to businesses starting up in the creative and performing arts sector.
Publishing and broadcasting
Overview of the UK publishing and broadcasting sectors, with opportunities for small businesses and freelancers in Northern Ireland.
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of funding options for music businesses, including grants, loans, crowdfunding and sponsorship.
How to get gigs
A step-by-step guide for musicians and bands who want to book gigs.
Developing computer games and off-the-shelf software
An introduction to the software and games industries and best practice in starting a software or computer games business.
Protecting digital intellectual property
Understand the importance of digital assets - what they are, how to protect them and how to maximise their value to your business
Protecting your creative work online: top tips
Practical steps to help you protect your images, videos, designs, and other creative work online.

