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Financing growth
Explore different options for financing growth in your business - from bank finance and equity to grants and crowdfunding
Financing for business growth
Financial planning for growth including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels
Finance and support for water efficiency
Sources of help to reduce your business' water use and improve efficiency
Financing loans and tax incentives for energy efficient equipment
Financial assistance available for installation of energy-efficient equipment
Enforcement of Energy Performance Certificates
How to comply with Energy Performance Certificate regulations and avoid any penalties
Energy Performance Certificates for newly built business premises
Builders must provide an Energy Performance Certificate to the new building's owner
Energy Performance Certificates when renting business premises
Landlords must provide Energy Performance Certificates for buildings that they let
Energy Performance Certificates when selling business premises
Sellers of business premises must provide a free Energy Performance Certificate to all genuine prospective buyers
Do I need an Energy Performance Certificate?
When you need an Energy Performance Certificate during the sale or lease of business premises
What is an Energy Performance Certificate?
What Energy Performance Certificates are, what they contain and what recommendation reports are
Who produces Energy Performance Certificates?
Types of energy assessor you can commission to produce Energy Performance Certificates for your business property
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
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
Business growth strategy and planning
Maximise the chances of business growth success by carefully planning your growth strategy
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
Slow or stop the growth of your business
Identify when to slow down or stop business growth and how to stop it if you are encountering difficulties
Top tips to prepare your business for growth
Top tips to help you plan ahead, assess different growth options and prepare your business for expansion
Top tips for saving water in your business
Tips on how to engage your business in saving water and practical tips for minimising water use
Avoid problems during business growth
Common issues that businesses often face during growth, and tips for overcoming these difficulties through proper planning and management