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Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
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.
Choosing the right bank for your business
How to find the right bank for your business and information on specialist and private banks.
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
Private investment for music
How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.
Debt conversion and countertrading
Learn about typical debt conversion projects, how they are assessed and the basics of countertrading.
Avoiding loan sharks to fund your business
Advice on how to spot unlicensed lenders and why you shouldn't borrow money from them
Music sponsorship
What are music sponsorships, where to find them and how to get an endorsement deal for your music business.
Export insurance
Understand what advice is available on insurance for exporting overseas.
Crowdfunding for music projects
How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.
Overseas investment
Overseas market information and insurance for investment abroad.
Is your business investment-ready?
Steps to take to ensure your business is investment ready
Grants and subsidies for music
Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.
Services and training in international trade
Find out about the support for selling outside Northern Ireland.
Prepare to secure equity investment
How to present a high-growth business plan to private equity investors
Seven tips on how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign
Top tips and advice to help you run a successful crowdfunding campaign
How to pitch to potential investors (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to pitch to potential investors.
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
The fund offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.
Understanding depreciation of assets
The value of assets falls over time and can be written off in accounts spreading the cost over several tax years.