How can I start a small business in Northern Ireland?

To start a small business in Northern Ireland you first need to make a budget and a business plan for your new enterprise. This will help you decide what you still need funding for and also see what you will need to do next to meet your goals and make your business a success. Remember that you can use funding offered in the form of grants and loans in Northern Ireland or from the UK government at the federal level if you find offers that suit your new business and are approved after applying. To find out more about funding available, fill out the form on our website or call us here at UKStartups.org, 020 3880 8554.

There are hundreds of government funding schemes available for small business owners in the UK. In fact, our Funding Database currently has over 600 government funding schemes and over 500 private investors available for small business owners and startup entrepreneurs. What are you doing to take advantage of this? Become a member and start your search.

Take advantage of the Small Business Startup Assessment Tool below and see the tools and resources you need to succeed at starting your small business. It just takes 30 seconds and will also tell you if there may be any funding assistance available.

Be sure to look at the hundreds of daily questions and answers we have from entrepreneurs like you who want to learn more about starting a business, creating a business plan, searching for funding. Our small business experts take the time to answer each and every single question, so if you have something on your mind – we can help!

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