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Farming Futures Environmental Resilience
Apply for a share of up to £12.5 million to develop innovative solutions for sustainable and resilient farming.
Taking court action to collect debts
Taking court action to collect debts.
Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Claiming debt recovery costs on debts and payments
Your legal right to claim debt recovery costs from customers who pay late.
Advantages and disadvantages of using a debt collection agency
Using a debt collection agency could help your business but there are also some possible disadvantages to consider.
What is equity finance and is it right for your business?
Work out whether equity finance can provide the finance you want for your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of factoring
Factoring boosts cashflow but there are costs and it brings a third party into the relationship between you and your customer.
Recourse factoring and non-recourse factoring
In certain circumstances, a factoring arrangement could involve the factor taking on the risk of bad debts.
How factoring works
Factors advance money to cover invoices and you repay an agreed percentage and fee.
What makes a business suitable for factoring?
Criteria that make your business eligible for factoring.
Advantages and disadvantages of equity finance
Discover the benefits and drawbacks of the use of equity finance or share capital in your business.
Secure equity investment: six top tips
Top tips on securing equity investment for your business.
Alternatives to equity finance
Loans and government support are possible alternatives to equity finance.
How to choose a factor or invoice discounter
Find a list of providers to choose from but examine them carefully and get personal recommendations.
Export factoring
Avoid currency fluctuation and invoice problems when exporting, minimise bad debt risk with credit protection.
Supplier finance
Benefits of supplier finance or reverse factoring to buyer and supplier.
Belfast Business Idea Award 2023
This competition is designed to unearth, recognise and help fast track the best business ideas in Belfast.
Feasibility studies for Artificial Intelligence solutions
Up to £5 million to deliver feasibility studies on innovative solutions using AI to address business challenges and opportunities.
Learn how to manage and approach mental health in the workplace
Webinars to provide employers with advice and support on dealing with stress, fatigue and burnout in the workplace.
Small Settlement Business Support Grant Scheme
Grants of up to £3,000 and £20,000 are available for Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon businesses.