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Make sure a business is worth buying: due diligence
Research the new business to ensure it is right for you, use solicitors and accountants to help you.
Where to find a business to buy
Newspapers, trade journals, adverts, magazines, websites and word of mouth will help you find businesses for sale.
What type of business should I buy?
How to choose the right business for you.
Business transfer agents and business brokers
A business transfer agent or business broker could also help you to find the right business to buy.
Business angels
How business angels can fund investment in young and growing businesses.
Using business angel investment to grow our business - Pitchbooking
How Pitchbooking has successfully grown through business angel investment.
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising
Franchises have benefits, proven ideas and brand names but the franchisor may restrict how you run the business.
Different types of commercial mortgage lenders
Different types of lender in the commercial mortgage field.
How to secure business angel investment
Preparing your business to apply for business angel funding.
Finding a commercial mortgage lender
Search for the right mortgage lender for your needs.
How to find business angel networks
Finding a business angel investor using a business angel network.
Writing a business plan for a European bank
What to include in any business plan used to apply for financing from a European bank.
Directories and local media in Northern Ireland
Sources of information, business directories, media and promotional channels for businesses in Northern Ireland
Business budgeting
The importance of managing a budget as part of your business planning and how to create one.
What should be included in a business budget?
Projected costs, revenues, cashflow and profit are some of the elements to include in a budget.
Creating a business budget: key steps
Managing the financial side of your business, including advice on how to create a budget.
Creating a budget for your business
How to create, review and manage a budget for your business, and what elements to include in it.
Budgets and business planning
Definition of a budget and the advantages of using one, including clear allocation of resources.
Using your budget to measure business performance
Benchmark your business using your budget projections and key performance indicators.
Reviewing your business budget regularly
When and why to review your budget and the main steps involved.