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Start a sales forecasts
How to use last year's sales as a starting point for your forecast of next year's sales to help manage your business more effectively.
Improved energy performance standards in new buildings launched
Guidance aims to help reduce energy bills in new homes and buildings and support a more secure energy system and the renewables sector
Start a business from home
Guidance and practical tips on starting a home-based business and local support to help establish your home business
Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard compliance
The Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard is applicable to any organisation that stores, transmits or processes cardholder information.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a payment-processing company
Using payment-processing companies to handle online card transactions has advantages, but it is also worthwhile to consider the disadvantages.
Advantages and disadvantages of selling through online marketplaces
Using an online marketplace for your business has many advantages, but it is also worthwhile to consider the disadvantages.
Checklist: applying for an internet merchant account
The requirements you will need to satisfy when applying to a bank for an internet merchant account.
Mentor Support Programme for Newry, Mourne and Down businesses
This free programme will feature one-to-one support and skills development workshops.
Alterations to rental properties
Issues to consider before you alter your rented business premises, such as planning permission, asbestos, and liability.
Costs when renting commercial property
Financial commitments when renting business premises, including rent, bills and taxes.
Advantages of renting commercial property
The business benefits of renting property can range from better cashflow to having more flexibility if you need to relocate your business in the future.
Commercial property rental agreements
An overview of the types of property rental agreements available to businesses looking to rent premises.
Find commercial property to rent
Your options to find suitable business premises to rent including how to use a commercial agent to search for you.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland: roadshow events
These events will help you to understand the different funding options available through the fund.
Complaints against the Insolvency Service
How to complain about The Insolvency Service, who to complain to and what you should include in your complaint
Dealing with unresolved Insolvency Service complaints after the initial response
What to do if your complaint is unresolved and how to complain
Taking your case to the Ombudsman
What the Parliamentary Ombudsman is responsible for, what they can do, and how to contact them
How the Insolvency Service responds to complaints
Receiving written statements of apology, claiming back your costs or damages, and other types of complaint
How to complain about an insolvency practitioner
How to complain about an insolvency practitioner, who to complain to, and what you should include in your complaint
Banking overseas and UK-based foreign currency accounts
Pros and cons of opening an overseas bank account or a UK-based foreign currency account to hedge your risks