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

Sectors covering price, customers, your sales channels, distribution methods, promotional strategy and sales plan.

Define your market, identify your target customers and main competitors and look to the future to anticipate change.

Outlining what your company does, what you can offer, the market needs you address and why your idea is viable.

Follow these executive summary dos and don'ts to create an engaging and persuasive executive summary.

How to make a clear and simple plan for how your business will move through the startup and growth phases.

How to sell your craft alcohol product, including channels to market and how to promote your drink.

Find advice and support for craft beer and spirit producers in Northern Ireland from agencies such as Invest NI, Tourism NI, NIFDA and CAMRA.

Introduction to the rules for labelling alcohol products, including a list of all the information required to be on the label.

Key legal requirements for running a brewery, cidery or distillery in Northern Ireland, including premises, licensing, alcohol duty, food law and advertising.

Your business plan will need to be ready for an external audience to view if you're seeking finance or investment.

A guide on the essential role that creating and using a business plan plays in starting your new business.

How to dispose of brewery and distillery waste, and reuse it for animal feed, fertiliser and other environmentally-friendly purposes.

Key considerations for a new brewery or distillery, including market research, planning and finance.

The history of cider making in Northern Ireland, the current industry and what defines craft cider.

Overview of the local craft spirit industry, covering the increasingly popular gin sector and what defines a craft spirit.

Information on organisations that provide mentoring opportunities for local businesses in Northern Ireland.

Skills and experience you'll need to become a business mentor, including the ability to listen and empathise.

Building on your business mentoring support through coaching, networking, peer mentoring and learning alliances.

The craft brewing industry in Northern Ireland, including recent growth, defining craft beer and the types of breweries.

Online business mentoring lets mentors and mentees work together wherever they are located at times which suit.

How to choose the business mentoring format that works for you if you prefer face-to-face meetings to online mentorship.

Learn how to start and grow a craft brewery, cidery or distillery in Northern Ireland. Covers licensing, funding, waste and selling alcohol.

Advantages of business mentoring can include building your network and helping your personal and professional development.

Experienced business mentors can be found through local business networks and dedicated support organisations.