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Starting a business: ongoing training
Training will support the development of a business, understand the importance of ongoing training
Choosing a payment card provider
Key factors to consider when choosing business debit, charge or credit cards and where to find providers.
Secure equity investment
How to secure private equity or business angel investment in your business.
Credit checks in Europe
The credit check system in Europe
UK business bank accounts for Europe
Business accounts and services from UK banks for doing business in Europe.
Accessibility of European banks
The face-to-face and remote access services you can expect to be offered by European banks.
Set up a limited company
How to incorporate and register a limited company and rules on directors, shares, articles of association and more
Balance sheets
Balance sheets show a business' assets and liabilities and can help you assess a business' financial health.
Set up a profit and loss account for your business
The financial records you need to keep in order to report your profit or loss.
Setting up a merchant account for your business
Discover which banks offer merchant services and how to set up an account.
The costs of accepting card payments
Advice on the fees you will pay for every credit, debit or charge card transaction, and other costs to consider.
Your liability for disputed card payments
Customer refunds for fraudulent transactions and for undelivered or defective goods.
Costs of buying business property
Financial considerations you should take into account when purchasing commercial premises.
Energy Performance Certificates for newly built business premises
An overview of responsibilities for builders to provide an Energy Performance Certificate to the new building's owner.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business
An overview of the advantages and disadvantages of buying an existing business.
Business transfer agents and business brokers
A business transfer agent or business broker could also help you to find the right business to buy.
How to avoid overtrading: example
A case study of how to avoid a situation of overtrading and the potential disaster it causes.
NI Small Business Loan Fund
Small businesses in Northern Ireland can apply for loans from £10,000 to £100,000.
Business start-up challenges for unemployed people
Guidance on starting your own business when unemployed and how to overcome any potential challenges along the way.
Business banking services offered by European banks
The different business accounts and business services offered by European banks.