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Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs

Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing

Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market

Find and secure grants and government support to help start up and develop your business

What you can do to make your business investment ready and how to prepare to approach investors

June 2016 business news stories

July 2016 business news stories

Business news stories from October 2016

How to use social media to benefit your business through strategic planning and best practise

Guidance on preparing for tenders and the tender process, including public sector contracts in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Ireland and Europe

Northern Ireland business news stories from December 2016

How to develop a marketing strategy and write a marketing plan

How to conduct your market research and competitor research

You're running a business and want to accelerate your sales and growth, so what steps do you need to take and what help is available? Use our support to get ahead and find out how other local entrepreneurs have made the transition.

Northern Ireland business news stories from May 2018

Northern Ireland business news stories from June 2018