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Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
What is crowdfunding?
Overview of crowdfunding and how it can be used to finance a business.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
IT
Browse our key technology guidance and get impartial advice on using the latest IT systems and technologies to power your business
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Shares and equity finance
Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market
Grants and government support
Find and secure grants and government support to help start up and develop your business
How to attract investment
What you can do to make your business investment ready and how to prepare to approach investors
Do you need payroll software?
Not every business needs payroll software - here's how to determine if you need a computerised payroll package for your business.
Types and examples of CRM software
Understand the main types of CRM systems and find examples of outsourced, off-the-shelf and managed CRM software solutions.
What is a customer relationship management (CRM) system?
Understand what a customer relationship management system is, how it works and how it can help you turn customer data into actionable insight.
Business benefits of CRM systems
Key benefits of customer relationship management systems that can help improve customer satisfaction, retention, acquisition and processes.
Potential drawbacks of CRM systems
Understand the potential challenges and risks of implementing customer relationship management systems, and how to avoid them.
Decide if your business needs a CRM system
Six signs that will tell you if you need a customer relationship management system for your business.
Create your CRM strategy
Understand the importance of a customer relationship management (CRM) strategy and why you should create one for your business.
How to find the right CRM supplier
Key questions to ask potential suppliers when choosing a customer relationship management solution.
Payroll software
Find out how payroll software systems can help you pay your employees accurately, on time and within law.
Different types of computerised payroll systems
Different types of computer payroll systems, including basic payroll packages and fully featured online or cloud-based payroll.