Web Directory

» Abacus Sigma Ltd
   Improving the competitiveness of manufacturing industry by enabling companies to profit from the implementation of technology. Includes details of services, training seminars, talks and previous clients.
   http://www.mtpltd.com/

» Centre for Competitiveness
   Provides events calendar and details of services offered.
   http://www.cforc.org/

» Choose Enterprise
   Offering advice, help and support for young people thinking about setting up their own business.
   http://www.chooseenterprise.com/

» Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment.
   Describes the role of the DETINI, the main Government Department in Northern Ireland concerned with economic development.
   http://www.detini.gov.uk/

» Economic Research Institute of Northern Ireland (ERINI)
   Independent advisory body. Includes events, reports and contacts.
   http://www.erini.ac.uk/

» InterTradeIreland
   Business development body, promoting North-South trade by building business capability and competitiveness.
   http://www.intertradeireland.com

» Mentor Economic Developments Limited
   Consultancy specialising in business and economic development. Features company profile, portfolio and details of services offered. Located in Belfast and Newry.
   http://www.mentorconsultants.com/

» Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry
   Representing every sector of the business community. Includes events diary, services, news and publications.
   http://www.northernirelandchamber.com/

» Small Business Agency
   Responsible for the establishment and expansion of small businesses. The site contains information and advice on setting up small businesses and expansion.
   http://www.investni.com

» Southern Organisation for Action in Rural areas Northern Ireland
   SOAR is responsible for the administration of the Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2007-2013 (NIRDP) within the rural areas of Craigavon, Armagh and Newry.
   http://www.soarni.org/

» Start a Business Programme Web Packages
   Registration based service helping new-start companies market themselves on the Internet. Service available to GoForIt Start a Business Programme (SABP) participants.
   http://www.sabp-web.co.uk/

» Startingabusiness in Ireland.com
   Provides information, resources and advice on starting a business in ireland.
   http://www.startingabusinessinireland.com/

» Ulster Business Magazine
   Information on and articles from the independent publication. Includes a discussion forum.
   http://www.ulsterbusiness.com/

» Ulster Community Investment Trust
   Provider of loan facilities, equity investments and free support and mentoring to the community economic development sector. Includes background, staff profiles and information on making an application.
   http://www.ucitltd.com/