Starting your own business
The success of your business will partly depend on your attitude and skills. This means being honest about a range of issues - your knowledge, your financial status and the personal qualities that you can bring to your new business.
Are you ready to start up?
Commitment, drive, perseverance and support from family and friends will go a long way towards transforming your business idea into reality and will be especially important during the early days.
nibusinessinfo
Starting a new business is both exciting and rewarding, but it is also full of challenges. The level of commitment that you will need should not be underestimated.
This guide will help you decide whether you have what it takes to set up a new business. It also provides a look at the day-to-day reality of starting a business and outlines the skills and qualities that you will need. You can contact nibusinessinfo on:
- Telephone - 0800 181 4422
- How to start a business in Northern Ireland (nibusinessinfo website)
Go for it Programme
The programme is designed to help people start their own business. It provides you with a package of training and advice workshops that you can use to get your business started.
Advantage NI
Advantage NI aims to promote enterprise and employability. They have a comprehensive support platform and can provide advice and support to help you develop your skills, expand your network and build your resources at no cost


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