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Financing growth
Explore different options for financing growth in your business - from bank finance and equity to grants and crowdfunding
Supplier credit financing facility
Understand how buyer credits and supplier credit financing work.
Finance and taxes in Great Britain
Financing growth in sales to GB and understanding taxes
Financing for business growth
Introduction to financial planning for growth, including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels.
Financial help for exporters
Credit finance from UK Export Finance.
Debt conversion and countertrading
Learn about typical debt conversion projects, how they are assessed and the basics of countertrading.
Export insurance
Understand what advice is available on insurance for exporting overseas.
Overseas investment
Overseas market information and insurance for investment abroad.
Services and training in international trade
Find out about the support for selling outside Northern Ireland.
Risk management and insurance services
Credit insurance options for exports
Minimise the risks of exporting
Research, insurance, foreign exchange cover and the right partners can all help reduce export risks.
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
Knowledge of overseas markets
Know your target export market and where to get help in penetrating it successfully.
Agreements with overseas markets
Investment promotion and protection agreements and explanation of "double taxation".
Risks of exporting
Discover some of the risks involved when exporting.
Review your import readiness
Import planning and strategy, product, skills and finance checklist.
Assess your skills and resources for importing
Finances, personnel and other resources for importing.
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
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