Disability Action / en Starting a business when on benefits /content/starting-business-when-benefits <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Starting a business when on benefits</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/9" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Migrator</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2012-08-28T16:31:00+01:00" title="Tuesday, 28 August, 2012 - 16:31" class="datetime">Tue, 28/08/2012 - 16:31</time> </span> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-9a14d00a7d6ae5a355d430e4a15e07357685e20854380aa36d9790377453dc93"> <div><h2><a href="/content/starting-business-advice-people-disability" hreflang="en">Starting a business: advice for people with a disability</a></h2></div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_2 js-view-dom-id-6e2467a960f906d5e9a85e1e9adf1a7a86ee209810ba2724cfbb91e7ee602a7c"> <header> <h3>In this guide:</h3> </header> <div> <ul> <li><a href="/content/starting-business-advice-people-disability" hreflang="en">Starting a business: advice for people with a disability</a></li> <li><a href="/content/basics-starting-business" hreflang="en">The basics of starting a business</a></li> <li><a href="/content/91香蕉黄色视频-disabled-entrepreneurs" hreflang="en">Support for disabled entrepreneurs</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-business-when-benefits" hreflang="en">Starting a business when on benefits</a></li> <li><a href="/content/finance-disabled-entrepreneurs" hreflang="en">Finance for disabled entrepreneurs</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-business-ongoing-training" hreflang="en">Starting a business: ongoing training</a></li> <li><a href="/content/business-networks-and-91香蕉黄色视频-disabled-entrepreneurs" hreflang="en">Business networks and 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs</a></li> <li><a href="/content/running-business-entrepreneur-disability-omagh-music-academy-video" hreflang="en">Running a business as an entrepreneur with a disability - Omagh Music Academy (video)</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk" hreflang="en">Starting and running a business as a disabled entrepreneur - The Mind Tribe UK</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_3 js-view-dom-id-12e5fe7e2a66eb2deef780a3d6e2fa50ea219252b2dee5390432903d8586b2f7"> <header> </header> <div> <ul> <li><div data-history-node-id="14700" class="node node--type-guide node--view-mode-pdf ds-1col clearfix"> <div id="print-content"> <h1> The basics of starting a business </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-summary field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Simple steps to create a business plan, find customers and decide on a legal structure for your startup business</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-legacy paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="ds-1col section section-14400 clearfix"> <span id="section-14400"></span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>When starting up a new business, you need to consider a number of factors to ensure the best chance of success.</p> <p>As well as your product or service, you will need to think about:</p> <ul> <li>your business name - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2a8efbf0-da2d-45c9-b3fb-7acf7211ff82" href="/content/choose-right-name-your-business" title="How to find the right name for your business and the rules and regulations you must follow">choose the right name for your business</a></li> <li>your business structure - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9ef3f22b-7766-42c7-a21f-f587ca5f9ab6" href="/content/legal-structures-businesses-overview" title="Company, partnership or sole trader?">legal structures for businesses - an overview</a></li> <li>your marketing strategy and how you will attract customers - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ed00c68b-9c9c-4808-930b-8ea64db18198" href="/content/create-your-marketing-strategy" title="Support to create a strong, realistic marketing plan">create your marketing strategy</a></li> <li>how much money you need and how you will finance your business - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e8cd3641-5554-4160-8e49-5643c5380dcc" href="/content/business-financing-options-overview" title="List of business financing options and how to access them">business financing options - an overview</a></li> </ul> <p>For further information see&nbsp;<a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="51044c0f-6d80-4339-8ffe-e62848454bb2" href="/content/step-step-guide-starting-business" title="Support to help you get your business off the ground">step-by-step guide to starting a business</a>.</p> <h3>Your business plan</h3> <p>Planning and thinking about your business is a necessary process to undertake before, during and after you start.</p> <p>The headings in a business plan can be simply thought of as a checklist of questions you need to ask to reassure yourself that your venture will work. Writing the plan down is just as important because it helps to clarify your thinking and demonstrates your commitment to move forward. 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</li> <li><div data-history-node-id="31644" class="node node--type-case-study node--view-mode-pdf ds-1col clearfix"> <div id="print-content"> <div id="min-overide"> <h1>Starting a business: advice for people with a disability</h1> <h2>Starting and running a business as a disabled entrepreneur - The Mind Tribe UK</h2> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-summary field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>Katie Matthews-Furphy, founder of The Mind Tribe UK, shares her experience of starting a social enterprise as a disabled entrepreneur.</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-legacy paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="ds-1col section section-26757 clearfix"> <span id="section-26757"></span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content 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Omagh Music Academy (video)</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk" hreflang="en">Starting and running a business as a disabled entrepreneur - The Mind Tribe UK</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_3 js-view-dom-id-12e5fe7e2a66eb2deef780a3d6e2fa50ea219252b2dee5390432903d8586b2f7"> <header> </header> <div> <ul> <li><div data-history-node-id="14700" class="node node--type-guide node--view-mode-pdf ds-1col clearfix"> <div id="print-content"> <h1> The basics of starting a business </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-summary field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Simple steps to create a business plan, find customers and decide on a legal structure for your startup business</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-legacy paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="ds-1col section section-14400 clearfix"> <span id="section-14400"></span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>When starting up a new business, you need to consider a number of factors to ensure the best chance of success.</p> <p>As well as your product or service, you will need to think about:</p> <ul> <li>your business name - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2a8efbf0-da2d-45c9-b3fb-7acf7211ff82" href="/content/choose-right-name-your-business" title="How to find the right name for your business and the rules and regulations you must follow">choose the right name for your business</a></li> <li>your business structure - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9ef3f22b-7766-42c7-a21f-f587ca5f9ab6" href="/content/legal-structures-businesses-overview" title="Company, partnership or sole trader?">legal structures for businesses - an overview</a></li> <li>your marketing strategy and how you will attract customers - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ed00c68b-9c9c-4808-930b-8ea64db18198" href="/content/create-your-marketing-strategy" title="Support to create a strong, realistic marketing plan">create your marketing strategy</a></li> <li>how much money you need and how you will finance your business - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e8cd3641-5554-4160-8e49-5643c5380dcc" href="/content/business-financing-options-overview" title="List of business financing options and how to access them">business financing options - an overview</a></li> </ul> <p>For further information see&nbsp;<a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="51044c0f-6d80-4339-8ffe-e62848454bb2" href="/content/step-step-guide-starting-business" title="Support to help you get your business off the ground">step-by-step guide to starting a business</a>.</p> <h3>Your business plan</h3> <p>Planning and thinking about your business is a necessary process to undertake before, during and after you start.</p> <p>The headings in a business plan can be simply thought of as a checklist of questions you need to ask to reassure yourself that your venture will work. 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I aim to provide tailored 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential."</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-case-study"> <div class="field-label-above">Case Study</div> Katie Matthews-Furphy </div> <div class="field field--name-field-content-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Content category</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17" hreflang="en">Starting a business</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-printable-book-list view-id-printable_book_list view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-62efb90e2fbacc274e65c08e1e389ef18918b833572e55f5d180ba03754c6b16"> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <h3>Source URL</h3> <a href="/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk">/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk</a> <br /> <h3>Links</h3> <div id="print-output"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-checklist-navigation view-id-checklist_navigation view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-30ffa503d5d11940319c53b8476d385f64eee73423fc654d2792db2c5bbd9d38"> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-printable-book-list view-id-printable_book_list view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-62efb90e2fbacc274e65c08e1e389ef18918b833572e55f5d180ba03754c6b16"> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"><ul class="pre_links"><li class="print"><a href="/node/14701/printable/print" target="_blank">Print</a></li></ul></div> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:24:00 +0000 Migrator 14701 at Support for disabled entrepreneurs /content/91香蕉黄色视频-disabled-entrepreneurs <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Support for disabled entrepreneurs</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/9" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Migrator</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2012-07-18T12:23:00+01:00" title="Wednesday, 18 July, 2012 - 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Nidirect provides further information on the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/access-work-practical-help-work" target="_blank" title="Access to Work information">Access to Work</a> programme.</li> <li>The Stelios Philanthropic Foundation, in partnership with the Leonard Cheshire&nbsp;run&nbsp;The Stelios Awards for Disabled Entrepreneurs in the UK. The awards provide cash prizes that can help disabled entrepreneurs with their business ventures. Find out more about the <a href="https://stelios.org/awards/" target="_blank" title="Guidelines on the Stelios Disabled Entrepreneur Award">Stelios Disabled Entrepreneur Award</a>.</li> </ul> <h3>Other sources of business finance</h3> <p>If you don't want to go down the route of traditional bank finance, there are other options available. 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I aim to provide tailored 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential."</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-case-study"> <div class="field-label-above">Case Study</div> Katie Matthews-Furphy </div> <div class="field field--name-field-content-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Content category</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17" hreflang="en">Starting a business</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-printable-book-list view-id-printable_book_list view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-62efb90e2fbacc274e65c08e1e389ef18918b833572e55f5d180ba03754c6b16"> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <h3>Source URL</h3> <a href="/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk">/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk</a> <br /> <h3>Links</h3> <div id="print-output"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-checklist-navigation view-id-checklist_navigation view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-30ffa503d5d11940319c53b8476d385f64eee73423fc654d2792db2c5bbd9d38"> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-printable-book-list view-id-printable_book_list view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-62efb90e2fbacc274e65c08e1e389ef18918b833572e55f5d180ba03754c6b16"> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"><ul class="pre_links"><li class="print"><a href="/node/14700/printable/print" target="_blank">Print</a></li></ul></div> Wed, 18 Jul 2012 11:21:00 +0000 Migrator 14700 at Starting a business: ongoing training /content/starting-business-ongoing-training <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Starting a business: ongoing training</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/9" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Migrator</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2012-07-17T16:32:00+01:00" title="Tuesday, 17 July, 2012 - 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business as an entrepreneur with a disability - Omagh Music Academy (video)</h2> </div> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-summary field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"> <p>Claire Bowes discusses some of the 91香蕉黄色视频 and advice available for disabled entrepreneurs to start and run a business</p> </div> <div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-legacy paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="ds-1col section section-15051 clearfix"> <span id="section-15051"></span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Claire Bowes, owner of Omagh Music Academy discusses the 91香蕉黄色视频 and advice available to help budding entrepreneurs start their own business.</p> <p>Claire lost her sight at the age of 15 and, with a 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The peer 91香蕉黄色视频 network in Northern Ireland is exceptional, fostering a strong sense of community within the business world."</p> <p>"I prioritised sustainable growth over rapid expansion and recognised the critical importance of self-care for maintaining a healthy business. Managing my chronic autoimmune condition and mental illness requires careful planning and flexibility. I've adapted by implementing flexible schedules, leveraging remote work technologies, and incorporating buffer time into all deadlines. Recognising that some days may require adjustments, I've learned to accept that postponing or cancelling tasks may occasionally be necessary when navigating the demands of both my business and my health."</p> <h3>Building upon personal insights</h3> <p>"My journey with mental illness has empowered me to lead with empathy and prioritise well-being above all else. If we don't prioritise our well-being, we cannot effectively serve our clients or the business. Accepting my limitations has also taught me to be more relaxed, adaptable, and focused on what I can control, finding creative solutions to overcome obstacles."</p> <p>"These personal experiences have become the cornerstone of The Mind Tribe UK. I sought to build a 91香蕉黄色视频ive community and offer specialised training for those feeling isolated by mental health challenges. I understand firsthand the profound impact 91香蕉黄色视频 can have."</p> <p>"My challenges have shaped my leadership style and service delivery, fostering empathy and compassion. They also inspired me to develop programmes emphasising resilience, mental well-being, and a growth mindset 鈥 essential skills for navigating the pressures of entrepreneurship. Ultimately, these experiences have fuelled my commitment to providing 91香蕉黄色视频 tailored to individual needs, recognising the limitations of a one-size-fits-all approach."</p> <h3>Business successes</h3> <p>"I am proud of the awards I have received, including being named NI鈥檚 Young Entrepreneur of the Year in 2021 and 2022. These accolades validate the significant impact The Mind Tribe UK has had on mental health, well-being, and inclusive entrepreneurship."鈥</p> <p>"My greatest success, however, is recovering from bankruptcy and rebuilding a thriving business I am passionate about. Today, I can enjoy the rewards of my hard work, including stability and exciting opportunities for future growth."</p> <h3>Vision for the future</h3> <p>"Having lived with mental illness and disability, I strive for The Mind Tribe UK as a leading force in reducing the stigma surrounding mental health and creating an inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem. I aim to provide tailored 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs and underrepresented groups, ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential."</p></div> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="field field-name-field-case-study"> <div class="field-label-above">Case Study</div> Katie Matthews-Furphy </div> <div class="field field--name-field-content-category field--type-entity-reference field--label-above"> <div class="field__label">Content category</div> <div class="field__items"> <div class="field__item"><a href="/taxonomy/term/17" hreflang="en">Starting a business</a></div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-printable-book-list view-id-printable_book_list view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-62efb90e2fbacc274e65c08e1e389ef18918b833572e55f5d180ba03754c6b16"> </div> </div> </div> <br /> <h3>Source URL</h3> <a href="/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk">/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk</a> <br /> <h3>Links</h3> <div id="print-output"> </div> </div> </li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-checklist-navigation view-id-checklist_navigation view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-30ffa503d5d11940319c53b8476d385f64eee73423fc654d2792db2c5bbd9d38"> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-printable-book-list view-id-printable_book_list view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-62efb90e2fbacc274e65c08e1e389ef18918b833572e55f5d180ba03754c6b16"> </div> </div> <div class="node_view"><ul class="pre_links"><li class="print"><a href="/node/14705/printable/print" target="_blank">Print</a></li></ul></div> Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:32:00 +0000 Migrator 14705 at Business networks and 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs /content/business-networks-and-91香蕉黄色视频-disabled-entrepreneurs <span class="field field--name-title field--type-string field--label-hidden">Business networks and 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs</span> <span class="field field--name-uid field--type-entity-reference field--label-hidden"><span lang="" about="/user/9" typeof="schema:Person" property="schema:name" datatype="">Migrator</span></span> <span class="field field--name-created field--type-created field--label-hidden"><time datetime="2012-07-17T12:37:00+01:00" title="Tuesday, 17 July, 2012 - 12:37" class="datetime">Tue, 17/07/2012 - 12:37</time> </span> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_1 js-view-dom-id-37d2d031675fc9ba8faf361e20ecc112d3708325ad1cfe60e8515704b7529e83"> <div><h2><a href="/content/starting-business-advice-people-disability" hreflang="en">Starting a business: advice for people with a disability</a></h2></div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_2 js-view-dom-id-6e2467a960f906d5e9a85e1e9adf1a7a86ee209810ba2724cfbb91e7ee602a7c"> <header> <h3>In this guide:</h3> </header> <div> <ul> <li><a href="/content/starting-business-advice-people-disability" hreflang="en">Starting a business: advice for people with a disability</a></li> <li><a href="/content/basics-starting-business" hreflang="en">The basics of starting a business</a></li> <li><a href="/content/91香蕉黄色视频-disabled-entrepreneurs" hreflang="en">Support for disabled entrepreneurs</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-business-when-benefits" hreflang="en">Starting a business when on benefits</a></li> <li><a href="/content/finance-disabled-entrepreneurs" hreflang="en">Finance for disabled entrepreneurs</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-business-ongoing-training" hreflang="en">Starting a business: ongoing training</a></li> <li><a href="/content/business-networks-and-91香蕉黄色视频-disabled-entrepreneurs" hreflang="en">Business networks and 91香蕉黄色视频 for disabled entrepreneurs</a></li> <li><a href="/content/running-business-entrepreneur-disability-omagh-music-academy-video" hreflang="en">Running a business as an entrepreneur with a disability - Omagh Music Academy (video)</a></li> <li><a href="/content/starting-and-running-business-disabled-entrepreneur-mind-tribe-uk" hreflang="en">Starting and running a business as a disabled entrepreneur - The Mind Tribe UK</a></li> </ul> </div> </div> </div> <div class="views-element-container"><div class="view view-eva view-book-nav-d8- view-id-book_nav_d8_ view-display-id-entity_view_3 js-view-dom-id-12e5fe7e2a66eb2deef780a3d6e2fa50ea219252b2dee5390432903d8586b2f7"> <header> </header> <div> <ul> <li><div data-history-node-id="14700" class="node node--type-guide node--view-mode-pdf ds-1col clearfix"> <div id="print-content"> <h1> The basics of starting a business </h1> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-summary field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>Simple steps to create a business plan, find customers and decide on a legal structure for your startup business</p></div> <div class="field field--name-field-sections field--type-entity-reference-revisions field--label-hidden field__items"> <div class="field__item"><div class="paragraph paragraph--type-legacy paragraph--view-mode-default ds-1col clearfix"> <div class="ds-1col section section-14400 clearfix"> <span id="section-14400"></span> <div class="clearfix text-formatted field field--name-field-content field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field__item"><p>When starting up a new business, you need to consider a number of factors to ensure the best chance of success.</p> <p>As well as your product or service, you will need to think about:</p> <ul> <li>your business name - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="2a8efbf0-da2d-45c9-b3fb-7acf7211ff82" href="/content/choose-right-name-your-business" title="How to find the right name for your business and the rules and regulations you must follow">choose the right name for your business</a></li> <li>your business structure - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="9ef3f22b-7766-42c7-a21f-f587ca5f9ab6" href="/content/legal-structures-businesses-overview" title="Company, partnership or sole trader?">legal structures for businesses - an overview</a></li> <li>your marketing strategy and how you will attract customers - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="ed00c68b-9c9c-4808-930b-8ea64db18198" href="/content/create-your-marketing-strategy" title="Support to create a strong, realistic marketing plan">create your marketing strategy</a></li> <li>how much money you need and how you will finance your business - see <a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="e8cd3641-5554-4160-8e49-5643c5380dcc" href="/content/business-financing-options-overview" title="List of business financing options and how to access them">business financing options - an overview</a></li> </ul> <p>For further information see&nbsp;<a data-entity-substitution="canonical" data-entity-type="node" data-entity-uuid="51044c0f-6d80-4339-8ffe-e62848454bb2" href="/content/step-step-guide-starting-business" title="Support to help you get your business off the ground">step-by-step guide to starting a business</a>.</p> <h3>Your business plan</h3> <p>Planning and thinking about your business is a necessary process to undertake before, during and after you start.</p> <p>The headings in a business plan can be simply thought of as a checklist of questions you need to ask to reassure yourself that your venture will work. 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title="RNID is here for the 12 million people in the UK who are deaf or have hearing loss or tinnitus">Royal National Institute for Deaf People (RNID)</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.specialisterneni.com/" rel=" noopener" target="_blank" title="Specialisterne NI">Specialisterne NI</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.steppingstonesni.com/" target="_blank" title="Supporting people with Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, a learning difficulty or a learning disability to gain meaningful training and employment">Stepping Stones</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.orchardville.com/" target="_blank" title="Orchardville is committed to changing the lives of people with learning disability and autism">The Orchardville Society<span>&nbsp;</span></a></li> <li><a href="https://www.usel.co.uk/" target="_blank" title="Usel is the Leading Provider in Helping People with Disabilities or Health Conditions Gain Employment">Ulster Supported Employment Limited (USEL)</a></li> </ul> <h3>Other</h3> <ul> <li><a 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