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Support available for women who set up a business, including specific business advice and specialist organisations.

Detailed guides on over 600 small business trades and sectors for start-up research, market trends and sector regulations.

Financial schemes and support available to start or grow your social enterprise.

Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Mid and East Antrim area

Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Ards and North Down area.

Council and other local support to help you grow your business in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area

Prepare your social enterprise for funding with clear missions, business plans, impact tools, and strategic partnerships.

Guidance on how to access the right financial support to help a social enterprise grow, strengthen operations, and build long‑term sustainability.

What it means to be self-employed, what you legally need to do if you work for yourself, and support for your business

Thinking of starting a business but don’t know where to begin? Follow our ten step guide to a successful start-up

An overview of the benefits of setting up a business in the Belfast Council area

An overview of organisations and support that can help you start your business in Belfast

The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon

Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area

How to make a success of doing business in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area

Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area

How to make a success of doing business in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area

Free downloadable business plan template with tips and guidance to help you write a successful business plan.

Five key steps that can help you to prepare a successful business plan when you're starting a business.

A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.

Tips for business plan presentation, such as appendices, proofreading and further advice and support.

What to include in your business sales, cashflow and profit and loss forecasts, including financial forecast examples.

Information to include about how you will source, procure, create and deliver the goods or services you will be selling.

An analysis of your workforce - the structure, key skills of your team, training and recruitment plans.