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Raising finance for our business - See.Sense. (video)
See.Sense co-founders Philip and Irene McAleese talk about how they used a successful crowdfunding campaign to bring their product to the marketplace.
Non-bank funding for short and long-term use
Where you can find short and long-term business finance from non-bank providers.
Eight types of non-bank financial support
The main types of non-bank financial support for businesses including non-banking financial institutions and equity finance.
Avoiding loan sharks to fund your business
Advice on how to spot unlicensed lenders and why you shouldn't borrow money from them.
Obtaining non-bank investment
How to secure an investment for your business by preparing for a lender's requirements.
Social and community lenders
Applying for business loans from credit unions, the Prince's Trust and co-operative and community finance.
Belfast business support
Business support and advice to start-up, expand or locate a business in Belfast
Recover debt through Court
Your options when trying to obtain money owed to you and the procedures involved when taking your claim to court.
Advantages of doing business in Belfast
An overview of the benefits of setting up a business in the Belfast Council area
Business growth support in Newry, Mourne and Down
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Newry, Mourne and Down area
How to start your business in Ards and North Down
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area
What happens after your debt claim has been served
Court procedures after your claim has been issued, and what the defendant's and your options are.
Deciding whether to take your debt claim to court
Alternatives to court action to recover payment from customers, and checking whether they can afford to pay you.
Choosing the right legal route for your debt claim
Differences between the small claims track and the high court.
What happens if your debt claim is contested
The procedures if a defence is entered and the case proceeds to a court hearing or trial.
Using solicitors and debt recovery agents
In certain cases when collecting money owed to you it may be sensible to seek professional help.
Benefits of mentoring
Advantages of business mentoring can include building your network and helping your personal and professional development.
Recovering interest on unpaid debts
The types of interest you can charge on unpaid debts and whether you are entitled to claim them back in court.
Issuing your debt claim
The forms and evidence you will need to issue a claim for payment.
Business mentoring
How a business mentor can offer you guidance and support to help your business succeed, and how to become a business mentor.