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Advantages and disadvantages of getting a patent
Consider the benefits of patents, as well as possible difficulties patenting may cause, before taking your ideas public
How to cut carbon emissions from business buildings
Some of the measures you can take to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from your business premises and buildings.
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Eureka Network
Information on the world's biggest public network for international cooperation in research, development and innovation
Installing efficient heating and hot water equipment
Types of energy-efficient heating and hot water equipment and how to choose the best system for your building.
Fire safety and building work
Taking into account building regulations requirements for fire safety when building, extending or materially altering your business premises.
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.
Insure your business: people, life and health
How insurance offers protection against the consequences of your or an employee's illness, injury or death.
Insolvency
An overview of the options available if you or your business is insolvent.
Owed money from a bankrupt or a company in liquidation
What to do if your business is owed money by an individual in bankruptcy or a company in compulsory liquidation
Floating on the stock market
The pros and cons of making a company public and how the stock market flotation process works.
Identify potential cashflow problems
How to use cashflow forecasts and business plans to avoid financial problems.
London Stock Exchange: Main Market
How the Main Market works, the benefits of joining, eligibility criteria and the obligations of listed companies.
Statutory demands
What statutory demands are and how they could impact on you or your business.
Foreign currency and exchange rate risks
Why exporters and importers need to consider the implications of fluctuations in exchange rates for their business.
Ensure customers pay you on time
Actions you can take if a payment you are due is late.