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Financing for business growth
Introduction to financial planning for growth, including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels.
Non-bank finance
Non-bank finance options for businesses and how to choose between them.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Other sources of business finance
How you can source start-up finance from within your local community and how to access peer group lenders.
Finding finance for seasonal businesses
Arrange repayment terms on overdrafts, loans, mortgages, leasing and factoring to suit seasonal highs and lows.
Equity finance: the equity gap
What the equity gap is, how you could avoid it, and guidance on Enterprise Capital Funds.
Six sources of equity finance
Outline of the various sources of equity finance available to businesses.
How bond finance works
How debt capital markets can give you access to public funding from a variety of investors.
Finance options for new businesses
Discover diverse finance options for new businesses: personal savings, loans, grants, and more. Explore funding strategies tailored to your start-up needs.
Mentoring, networking, finance and training for startups
How to find ongoing business advice through mentors or networks, and financial support available to new businesses.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.
Tax breaks and finance for business property
Guidance on water charges, stamp duty, and tax reliefs for Northern Ireland commercial property.
Financing from friends and family: loan or investment?
How giving a share in your business is an option if you need long-term funds from friends and family.
Financing from friends and family: tax implications
Understand the tax implications of investment and interest-bearing borrowing from friends and family.
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Keep business finance forecasts up to date
Why and how you should assess and maintain your budgets and business plans on a regular basis.
Choose the right finance when starting a business
How to assess different finance options when starting a new business and how to make the right choice for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of raising finance from friends and family
The advantages and potential problems of finance from friends and family.
Advantages and disadvantages of raising finance through asset securitisation
How securitisation allows you to use your income-generating assets as security for bonds.
Advantages and disadvantages of raising finance through private placements
How you can use private placement of shares or bonds to raise finance for your business.