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Sales and other sources of business income
Record sales in the profit and loss account and keep sales documentation and proof of income.
Setting up an innovation start-up
How to build an innovative start-up, develop a business plan for innovation and find the right finance and exit options for your business
Creative business support and funding
Discover where to find advice, funding and skills support for creative businesses in Northern Ireland.
Single European Payment Area
How the Single European Payment Area (SEPA) operates and how it can benefit business.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.
Negotiate a gig deal
Find out what type of gig deals are there, how payments work in the gig business and how to negotiate booking arrangements.
How to pitch your music
Follow these simple steps to pitch your music to venues and to gig promoters.
Find an audience for your show
Learn how to increase gig attendance and use simple strategies to help you get more fans through the door.
Booking gigs: the basics
Understand the process of booking gigs, and find out what promoters and venue owners look for when choosing what acts to book.
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
Taking court action to collect debts
Taking court action to collect debts.
Taking non-court action to collect debts
There are a number of ways of collecting a debt without having to go to court.
Common approaches to innovation
What are the most common approaches to innovation, and how you can analyse the market, identify opportunities and find government support for innovation
Trade mark tips for beginners
12 things that small business owners need to know in order to protect and manage their valuable trade marks
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
Commercial mortgages and lenders
How to find a mortgage or broker to suit your business situation.
Non-financial factors for investment appraisal
Taking into account the broader non-financial factors of a potential investment.
7 key advantages of R&D for small business
Discover different ways to leverage research and development to improve products and services, and boost your business.
Advantages of innovation
Benefits of innovation in business can include efficiencies, growth and increased competitive advantage, as well as enhanced reputation
Strategic issues for investment appraisal
Assessing how an investment fits into your business strategy and long-term objectives.