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Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to Australia
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to Australia.
Benefits of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
The UK has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia which will make exporting to Australia cheaper, faster and more secure for UK businesses.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Australia
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Australia.
Sectoral opportunities in Australia
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Financial forecasts for your business plan
What to include in your business sales, cashflow and profit and loss forecasts, including financial forecast examples.
Tips for presenting your business plan
Tips for business plan presentation, such as appendices, proofreading and further advice and support.
Managing conflict in family businesses
Using family constitutions and encouraging good communication to manage conflict and channel it as a driver for change.
Download a business plan template
Free downloadable business plan template with tips and guidance to help you write a successful business plan.
Business plan: your operations
Information to include about how you will source, procure, create and deliver the goods or services you will be selling.
Identify how much money your start-up business will make
Concentrate on cashflow estimates in the first year, not expected profit, to help ensure your business stays afloat
Forecast your personal financial needs when starting a business
How to make a realistic assessment of your personal financial needs for the first year of your new business
Cut business costs to increase start-up cashflow
Some simple, common-sense steps to consider when trying to make significant start-up business cost savings
Alternative income sources for start-ups
How you can find other sources of income during the critical early days of running your start-up business
Advantages and challenges of exporting to New Zealand
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in New Zealand.
What happens if I don't pay my rate bill?
Action that may be taken by Land & Property Services if you fail to pay your business rates.
Pay business rates by internet or telephone banking
How you can pay your business rates bill using internet banking or telephone banking.
Pay business rates by standing order
How to set up a standing order to pay Land & Property Services your business rates bill.
Pay business rates by telephone
Pay your rates over the telephone using the Land & Property Services automated payment service.
Pay business rates by cheque
How to pay your business rates bill by cheque.
Pay business rates online
How to set up online payment for your rate bill through Billpay.