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Networking tips for raising your profile, meeting new customers and suppliers, sharing knowledge and sourcing finance

Create and make the most of an informal business network in Northern Ireland

Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services.

How to cut wasteful spending in your business in order to invest more money and improve financial performance.

A basic overview of how to start your new business by buying a franchise and what to know before signing an agreement.

The steps for an overseas company to take in order to set up an establishment of their business in the United Kingdom.

Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.

How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.

How to decide whether a private limited company or a private unlimited company is the right structure for your startup.

What you need to consider before starting your new business as a partnership, and the different types of partnership.

Company, partnership or sole trader - understand the differences and find the right structure for your new business.

What you need to do to register as a sole trader, including information on Self Assessment, Income Tax and VAT

What is a social enterprise, how is it different from a traditional business model, and how can you set one up?

Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.

What you can claim as business expenses for your company car, van and travel expenses and what you can’t claim for.

An overview of the types of business running costs you can and can't claim as a business expense from HMRC.

Use all the resources that are available to your business to help find out more about managing money effectively.

Make your cash work for you by keeping a regular check on all money going in and out of the business.

How to create a business plan and a cashflow forecast to help control finances in your start-up business.

How to overcome problems when trying to raise finance to get your new business idea off the ground.

Find local organisations which provide advice and support for the expansion or diversification of your farm business.

Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area.

A quick list of common start-up business mistakes which new businesses owners can make and how to avoid them.

Learn about the most frequent mistakes made by new business owners so you can avoid them in your start-up journey

A list to help you choose the right name for your new business, from legal issues to standing out from local competitors.