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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.
Doing business in the USA
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to the USA
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.
Business plan: dos and don’ts
A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.
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
How to make a complaint about an authorised insolvency practitioner
How to contact the Insolvency Practitioner Unit regarding complaints you may have about an insolvency practitioner
Directory of authorised professional bodies
Contact details of authorised professional bodies, and information on what they are responsible for
Penalties for employing illegal workers
Visits by immigration officers and the penalties you could face if you are found to have employed an illegal worker
Avoid problems during business growth
Common issues that businesses often face during growth, and tips for overcoming these difficulties through proper planning and management.
Find a case study
Find business case studies to help you start, grow and manage your business
Support available for exporting to the Netherlands
There are a range of support options available to help you export to the Netherlands.
Business growth: market research
Use market research to drive business growth and innovation and to stay ahead of the competition
Business growth strategy and planning
Maximise the chances of business growth success by carefully planning your growth strategy
Business growth: developing skills
Developing effective leadership skills and making the most of other people's abilities can help you grow your business
Insure against common business risks
Risks most businesses need to consider insuring against - from fire, theft and equipment failure to unpaid bills and cyber attacks.
Protect your staff with insurance
Insurance to protect you and your staff - key person, critical illness, income protection, private health cover.