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The costs of accepting card payments
Advice on the fees you will pay for every credit, debit or charge card transaction, and other costs to consider.
Your liability for disputed card payments
Customer refunds for fraudulent transactions and for undelivered or defective goods.
Costs of buying business property
Financial considerations you should take into account when purchasing commercial premises.
How to avoid overtrading: example
A case study of how to avoid a situation of overtrading and the potential disaster it causes.
Business start-up challenges for unemployed people
Guidance on starting your own business when unemployed and how to overcome any potential challenges along the way.
Business banking services offered by European banks
The different business accounts and business services offered by European banks.
What you will need to set up your business account in Europe
The documents that banks in Europe will require you to submit before you can open your business bank account.
Payment card security measures
Fraud prevention techniques and your obligation to protect cardholder data that your business stores or transmits.
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.
Make an offer to buy a business property
Understand conditional offers, lockout agreements, building survey results and raising finance for the purchase.
Funding support for food and drink businesses
Funding support for food and drink businesses in Northern Ireland.
Set up a business partnership
How to set up a limited partnership, choose a business name, appoint partners and register with Companies House
Skills support for food and drink businesses
Skills support and development for food and drink businesses in Northern Ireland.
Find and develop a business idea
The first steps to finding and developing a business idea and the research you might need to undertake
Buying business property
What to consider when buying your own business premises, financial and legal aspects, and when to use a solicitor or surveyor.
Set up as a sole trader
Sole traders must register with HM Revenue and Customs and follow certain rules on running and naming their business
Choosing business property
Key issues to consider when choosing the right commercial property for your business needs.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying business property
You should weigh up both pros and cons when considering buying a business property.
Acquire assets and borrow money tax efficiently
Tax efficient methods of borrowing and how they can apply to your business.
Business angels
How business angels can fund investment in young and growing businesses.