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Joint venture checklist
Due diligence checklist to help you consider key issues when entering a contractual joint venture agreement.
Checklist before you sign a sales contract
The details you need to check before and after you sign the final contract in order to complete the sale of a business.
Negotiating the sales deal - buyer's perspective
The main points you need to consider when you are negotiating to buy a business.
Rules on advertising credit
The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.
Joint venture advantages and disadvantages
Understand the pros and cons of forming a joint venture to share resources, responsibilities and risks with another business.
Fire safety and building work
Taking into account building regulations requirements for fire safety when building, extending or materially altering your business premises.
Meetings with potential buyers for your business
How to prepare for and conduct negotiations with prospective purchasers of your business.
Your responsibilities and liabilities when selling your business
The warranties and indemnities you may have to provide to buyers; protecting your employees.
Undergoing due diligence
Allowing your buyer to check the claims you have made, and completing the sale agreement.
Choosing and negotiating with a buyer for your business
Selecting the right buyer for your business, conducting negotiations and drawing up Heads of Terms.
Business and commercial environment of Northern Ireland
Key trading sectors, business taxation and government help for businesses in Northern Ireland
Demographics of Northern Ireland
Overview of population, labour market, main business centres and economic activity in Northern Ireland
Choosing the right joint venture partner
How to carry out due diligence checks for joint ventures, and find a suitable partner with complementary strengths and the right attitude.
Create a joint venture agreement
How to create a fair and detailed joint venture agreement and establish the contractual terms for your new business operation.
Financial risk
Understand the main types of financial risks to your business and find ways to mitigate and reduce them
Recovering assets of a dissolved company
Basics of recovering dissolved company assets and the role of the Crown Solicitor for Northern Ireland.
Invoicing and payment terms
How to devise payment terms and an invoicing system to maintain a healthy cashflow.
Choose an accountant for your business
How to choose the best accountant for your business' accounting, financial and taxation requirements.
European banking services
An overview of the different services offered by commercial banks in Europe.
Investment appraisal techniques
Techniques for assessing potential business investments and key factors to consider.