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Self-financing your music
How to fund your next music project or album out of your own pocket.
Access to finance conference 2023
An event to help local businesses learn more about accessing finance.
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative sources of finance including, family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Business Finance Week 2023
The British Business Bank and several partners from across the UK will host Business Finance Week 2023.
Finance - find a case study
Case studies focusing how businesses have raised finance, managed financial accounts and overcome financial difficulties
Finance and funding for music businesses
An overview of the different finance options available to music businesses in Northern Ireland.
Financing from friends and family
Pros and cons of getting a loan from friends and family and your tax position on repayments.
Finance and taxes in Great Britain
Financing growth in sales to GB and understanding taxes
Is your business ready for bank financing?
Even before seeking finance, you need to be clear in your own mind about why you need it, and how much.
Different ways to finance your music
There are many ways to finance your music business, for example through public grants, loans, private funding, sponsorship and crowdfunding.
Financing your business: the options (video)
Tutorial on common ways to raise business finance, such as bank finance, equity finance and accessing government grants.
Prepare your pitch to secure finance
What to include in your pitch to secure finance and how to structure your presentation
Present your pitch to secure finance
How to successfully present your pitch to investors
Options for financing business growth (video)
In this video, business advisers explain the importance of getting the right finance for your business growth.
Realistic business planning with limited finances
How to create business plans and cashflow forecasts to help control finances in your startup business.
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.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.