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Financing growth
Explore different options for financing growth in your business - from bank finance and equity to grants and crowdfunding
Retail business finances
Guides which can help your retail business to navigate financial issues with customers, suppliers, insurance and rates.
Financing for business growth
Introduction to financial planning for growth, including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels.
Retail start-up support
How to find the right financial and advisory support to start your retail business in Northern Ireland
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
Types of retail business
The various types of retail business, including convenience store, speciality store, supermarket, discount store, department store, warehouse, direct retailer and online store
Ten top tips for starting a retail business
Ten top tips to starting a retail business successfully and staying afloat in the early days of trading
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
Where to set up your retail business
Find the right place to set up your retail business in Northern Ireland by weighing the important options
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
Start a sales forecasts
How to use last year's sales as a starting point for your forecast of next year's sales to help manage your business more effectively.
Business growth and premises
As your business grows and takes in more staff, you may need to assess your options for larger business premises
Avoid problems during business growth
Common issues that businesses often face during growth, and tips for overcoming these difficulties through proper planning and management.
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
Types of business growth: rapid and organic
There are many different ways to grow your business, and at different paces - some strategies are riskier than others.
Business growth implications
Growth can have many implications for your business - it will affect your premises, equipment, staff and IT systems.
Thinking about growing your business (video)
Short video tutorial covering some important points to consider before growing or improving your business.