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Managing business finance during the start-up phase
How to keep yourself afloat during the early months of your new business through effective cashflow management
Finance for start-ups
How to make sure you have the right finance in place for your new business and how to manage cashflow
Better Business Finance
Impartial loan financing information and support to businesses and entrepreneurs looking to develop and grow.
Financing an employee buyout
Borrowing options, deferred payment and employee financing for buyouts.
Other sources of business finance
How you can source start-up finance from within your local community and how to access peer group lenders.
Finance options for new businesses
Discover diverse finance options for new businesses: personal savings, loans, grants, and more. Explore funding strategies tailored to your start-up needs.
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative funding options including family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Mentoring, networking, finance and training for startups
How to find ongoing business advice through mentors or networks, and financial support available to new businesses.
Realistic business planning with limited finances
How to create a business plan and a cashflow forecast to help control finances in your start-up business.
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Choose the right finance when starting a business
How to assess different finance options when starting a new business and how to make the right choice for your business.
Start-up costs and financing your home-based business
The most common costs to plan for when starting a business from home and options for financing your initial setup
Private investment for music
How to find and secure private investment to fund your music project or business.
Music sponsorship
What are music sponsorships, where to find them and how to get an endorsement deal for your music business.
Crowdfunding for music projects
How and where to launch a crowdfunding campaign for your next music project.
Grants and subsidies for music
Where to find public grants and support for music businesses.
Find money to start your business
Guides to help you through the tricky issues of finding and securing finance to start up your business
Investment Fund for Northern Ireland
The fund offers two different commercial finance options of loans ranging from £25,000 to £2 million and equity investments up to £5 million.
Account NI system upgrade - September 2023
The planned upgrade of the payment system for the Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments is due to take place this September.
Running the business after an employee buyout
Training for employees, managers and trustees for their new roles.