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Selecting the best online payment option
Choosing between internet merchant accounts, payment-processing companies and online shopping malls.
Set up an internet merchant account
Internet merchant accounts and the issues to consider when setting them up.
Online payment jargon
The key concepts in online debit and credit card payments.
What are shares?
What shares are and how they work.
Sale and transfer of shares
Setting out the information required by law, what the business does and the price of shares in the company.
Types of shares
Ordinary, preference, cumulative preference and redeemable shares come with different conditions and rights.
Advantages and disadvantages of issuing shares in your company
There are business benefits of issuing shares in your company but you should also be aware of potential drawbacks.
Government grants and support
Information about grant award criteria and matching funds you may need to provide.
Cost of living: Support and advice for small businesses
Sources of support and funding to help Northern Ireland businesses.
What do business angels do?
How business angels operate and how they choose the businesses they invest in.
Champion net zero through your business
How your business can become an advocate for net zero actions within your community and across wider society
Advantages of becoming a net zero business
How becoming a net zero business can improve business resilience, attract customers, and improve social responsibility
Barriers to becoming a net zero business
There are several challenges which many types of small business must overcome to make a successful journey to net zero
Carbon literacy for your business
How becoming carbon literate in your business is an important step on the way to realising your net zero ambitions
Improve your environmental performance
A more environmentally-friendly approach can protect your business, save money and improve your reputation.
Reduce costs by improving your environmental performance
How to save your business money by cutting energy use, reducing waste and making full use of environmental tax breaks.
Save water at industrial premises
How your business can reduce water use at industrial sites through measures such as efficient processes and cleaning.
Business benefits of good environmental and sustainable practices
How going the extra mile to demonstrate your commitment to protecting the environment can boost your business.
Reduce environmental risk insurance costs
How your business can lower insurance premiums through effectively tackling environmental issues and minimising risks.
Gain marketing benefits through improving environmental performance
Strong action on environmental issues can demonstrate your commitment to creating a socially-responsible business.