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Payback period
Using payback period to see how quickly an investment is repaid.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Estimate your rate bill
Get an indication of how much your business rates bill could be for 2024-25.
Assess your business plan to improve your business
The areas of your business that you should assess in order to uncover any problems or potential problems.
Internal research and development
How to carry out internal research and development and leverage the benefits of keeping research in-house
External research and development
How to outsource your research and development and the benefits of commissioning it externally
Research and development - investment and risks
How to weigh up the possible risks of research and development against the potential benefits
What is research, design and development?
Stay ahead of competitors by carrying out quality research, design and development in your business
Managing the design process
Understand the steps you should take when trying to turn an idea into a product
Eliminating ideas that are not viable
Understanding when a product will not be viable is important to prevent wasting time and money
Exploring your ideas
How to innovate and develop your business ideas
Franchise agreements for a franchisee
Your franchise agreement should cover franchise length, territory, amount of fees, management service fees and royalties, and restrictions.
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
Make sure you have the cash to grow (video)
Guidance and useful tips on financial planning to help grow your business
How to close down your business
What you need to do if your business fails and has to close down or be sold.
Tips to improve business cashflow
What you can do to free up cashflow in order to improve your business.
Renting commercial property: practicalities
The costs, considerations and obligations of renting business property.
Northern Ireland business support finder
A searchable database of advisory and financial assistance - find advice, expertise, equity, grants, loans, and recognition awards.
Individual voluntary arrangements
Overview of individual voluntary arrangements, including advantages and disadvantages
Administration orders
Overview of administration orders, including the advantages and disadvantages of administration orders