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How to calculate the value of a business
How to find out whether the business you want to buy will be profitable and value for money.
Buy a franchise
What franchising is, how to find and assess franchise opportunities and how to buy a franchise.
Buy an existing business
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business including how to assess and value it.
Show strong financial performance when selling your business
How to get your business finances in good order and present your accounts in a clear, attractive way.
Consultation on devolution of more fiscal powers
Views sought on recommendations to increase the NI Assembly’s control over taxation.
InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference 2024
Network and build connections with investors and learn more about sources of equity finance and how to raise venture capital.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000
Consultation | Changes to rate reliefs
Views sought on proposed changes to a number of non-domestic rate reliefs and allowances.
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
Made in Northern Ireland, Sold to the World - Exporter roadshow
Event to highlight the benefits of selling your products and services internationally.
Franchise costs and returns
Be aware of initial and ongoing costs of a franchise and potential financial performance.
How to buy a franchise
Check these dos and don'ts before buying a franchise.
Assess a franchise opportunity
What to find out when considering buying a franchise - including costs, competition, current success and support.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Event: Exporting Made Easy
Join the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) along with key stakeholders at this exporting event.
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.
Business rates: New valuation list published
The new valuation list for non-domestic properties will be used to calculate business rate bills from 1 April 2023.
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
Measure your financial performance
Use common financial performance measures, such as profit margins and accounting ratios, to review your business finances
Problems with growth: overtrading
Overtrading and lack of finance are common problems in a fast-growing business - here's how to overcome them