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Contractual clauses for international data transfer
Find out how to use standard data protection clauses and the new International Data Transfer Agreement (IDTA) and addendum, to lawfully and securely transfer personal data to 'third' countries
Writing a business plan: 5 top tips
Five key steps that can help you to prepare a successful business plan when you're starting a business.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Advantages and disadvantages of overdrafts
The flexibility, advantages, drawbacks and costs of using an overdraft facility.
Providing a guarantee for your loan
How loan guarantees can help you secure funding, and details of personal and limited liability.
How to avoid overtrading: example
A case study of how to avoid a situation of overtrading and the potential disaster it causes.
Balance sheets
Balance sheets show a business' assets and liabilities and can help you assess a business' financial health.
Reduce your business insurance risks and premiums
How to pay less for insurance by managing risk - perhaps by improving your health and safety performance.
Different types of commercial mortgage lenders
Different types of lender in the commercial mortgage field.
Finding a commercial mortgage lender
Search for the right mortgage lender for your needs.
Writing a business plan for a European bank
What to include in any business plan used to apply for financing from a European bank.
Directories and local media in Northern Ireland
Sources of information, business directories, media and promotional channels for businesses in Northern Ireland
Protect your business from ransomware
Understand what ransomware is, how it works, what impact it may have on your business and how you can prevent it.
Different types of content management systems
An overview of the different types of CMS, including examples of the most popular open source and proprietary CMS software.
Reporting serious breaches of personal data
Serious breaches of personal data that puts people's rights and freedoms at risk must be reported to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Cloud security risks and solutions
How to evaluate the security of your cloud services, and mitigate cloud security risks to your business.
ISP tiers, connectivity and speed capacity
Understand the key factors affecting the speed of your business' internet connection, including the ISP tier, contention ratios and service usage restrictions.
Advantages and disadvantages of accepting payment cards for sales
Card payments can increase sales, broaden your customer base and cut admin - but watch costs and the risk of fraud.
Choosing a payment card provider
Key factors to consider when choosing business debit, charge or credit cards and where to find providers.
Impact of cyber attack on your business
Understand the impact of cyber attacks on businesses and their finances, reputation and consumer confidence.