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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.
Overview of a commercial mortgage
The commercial mortgage market and getting the right mortgage for your business.
What commercial mortgage lenders need to know
Commercial mortgages and the information a lender will need before considering your application.
Claim loan interest against tax
If you deduct loan interest from your profits you can reduce your business tax bill.
Enforcement of civil court orders in Northern Ireland
How to seek a court order to recover debts if you win your claim and the customer still fails to pay.
Payment card security measures
Fraud prevention techniques and your obligation to protect cardholder data that your business stores or transmits.
Setting up a merchant account for your business
Discover which banks offer merchant services and how to set up an account.
The costs of accepting card payments
Advice on the fees you will pay for every credit, debit or charge card transaction, and other costs to consider.
Your liability for disputed card payments
Customer refunds for fraudulent transactions and for undelivered or defective goods.
Pension planning for business owners
How pensions work, the basic state pension, stakeholder pensions and choosing a personal pension scheme.
Strategic issues for investment appraisal
Assessing how an investment fits into your business strategy and long-term objectives.
Borrow money for capital investment from pension schemes
How small self-administered pension schemes allow a business to borrow money with certain restrictions.
Calculating tax relief when acquiring an asset
How tax relief can work in different ways when borrowing or leasing to acquire an asset.
Types of bank finance for businesses
Sources of short- and long-term bank finance for businesses, including overdrafts, bridging finance and mortgages.
Advantages and disadvantages of bank loans
What loans are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when they are suitable for your business' needs.
Where to look for a bank loan
Potential lenders for a business bank loan and how to secure a loan and get the best deal.