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Issuing your debt claim
The forms and evidence you will need to issue a claim for payment
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
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
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
Complaints against the Insolvency Service
How to complain about The Insolvency Service, who to complain to and what you should include in your complaint
Dealing with unresolved Insolvency Service complaints after the initial response
What to do if your complaint is unresolved and how to complain
Taking your case to the Ombudsman
What the Parliamentary Ombudsman is responsible for, what they can do, and how to contact them
How the Insolvency Service responds to complaints
Receiving written statements of apology, claiming back your costs or damages, and other types of complaint
How to complain about an insolvency practitioner
How to complain about an insolvency practitioner, who to complain to, and what you should include in your complaint
Business premises and rates
Guidance on business property in Northern Ireland including business rates, buying and renting commercial property and managing your business premises
Banking overseas and UK-based foreign currency accounts
Pros and cons of opening an overseas bank account or a UK-based foreign currency account to hedge your risks
Buying currency options
The pros and cons of buying currency options and how it might help your business hedge foreign exchange risks
Foreign currency transactions and bookkeeping
How making and receiving payments in foreign currencies can affect your accounts
Business growth and premises
As your business grows and takes in more staff, you may need to assess your options for larger business premises
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
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.
The purpose of business insurance
Why businesses should consider insurance and the types of events your business can insure against.
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.
Biometric residence permits
Information on biometric residence permits for individuals from outside the European Economic Area
What to consider before making a complaint
Details you should get from an insolvency practitioner prior to making a complaint and who you should complain to