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Start-up survival strategy for an economic downturn
How to plan early for the survival and future success of your start-up business in tough economic conditions.
Business mistakes: poor supplier and customer controls
Avoid cashflow problems related to starting up such as poor supplier contracts or customer credit arrangements
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Start-up ideas in an economic downturn
How to tailor your business idea to what you know about a difficult financial climate and economic conditions.
Business plans in an economic downturn
How to create a good business plan in an economic downturn and decide the best structure for your business.
What are your start-up options?
Decide whether you want to start your own business or make another choice such as buying a franchise
Tax and legal considerations for new businesses
Some legal requirements for business startups, including business structures, business taxes and intellectual property
Finance for start-ups
How to make sure you have the right finance in place for your new business and how to manage cashflow
Business plans for new businesses
How to put together a successful business plan for your start-up business and what the plan needs to include
Finding and keeping customers
How your business can reach new customers and the benefits of effective management of existing customer relationships
Tenant's right to renew a commercial property lease
Which tenants have the right to renew their business property lease and which don't.
Tenant's rights to end a commercial property lease
When a tenant has the right to end a commercial property lease early, and how a tenant can end a fixed term tenancy.
Start-up costs and financing your home-based business
The most common costs to plan for when starting a business from home and options for financing your initial setup
Advantages and disadvantages of starting a business from home
An overview of the benefits and drawbacks of deciding to start your own business as a home-based enterprise
IT for home-based business start-ups
Getting your home business IT investment right to ensure an engaging and secure customer-facing online presence
Record keeping for a home-based business
Business records you need to keep for your home-based business and tips for getting your record-keeping right
Workspace for a home-based business
Work equipment and workspace requirements, planning permission and questions to ask yourself
How to open a pop-up retail shop
Specific considerations for a pop-up retail shop in Northern Ireland, with further contacts for help and advice.
How to open a pop-up restaurant
Considerations when opening a short-term pop-up restaurant in Northern Ireland and where to go for more help and advice.
Starting a business during an economic downturn
Guidance on how to start up a business during a period of economic slowdown and where to get start-up support.