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What is equity finance and is it right for your business?
Work out whether equity finance can provide the finance you want for your business.
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
Identify finance options for your business (video)
In this video, business advisers explain how to identify finance options for your business.
Financing new product or service development
How to finance new product or service development, assess various funding options and analyse the costs involved in bringing your product to market
Raising finance for our business - See.Sense. (video)
See.Sense co-founders Philip and Irene McAleese talk about how they used a successful crowdfunding campaign to bring their product to the marketplace.
Bank finance
Bank finance options available for businesses, their advantages and disadvantages, and sources of advice.
Export finance and insurance
How to solve cashflow problems through export finance to avoid the risks of non-payment.
Financing for business growth
Introduction to financial planning for growth, including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels.
Non-bank finance
Non-bank finance options for businesses and how to choose between them.
Finances and funding for Apprenticeships
An incentive payment will be available for employers whose employees successfully complete the Level 2 and Level 3 Apprenticeship programmes.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
Finding finance for seasonal businesses
Arrange repayment terms on overdrafts, loans, mortgages, leasing and factoring to suit seasonal highs and lows.
Equity finance: the equity gap
What the equity gap is, how you could avoid it, and guidance on Enterprise Capital Funds.
Six sources of equity finance
Outline of the various sources of equity finance available to businesses.
How bond finance works
How debt capital markets can give you access to public funding from a variety of investors.
Types of bank finance for businesses
Sources of short- and long-term bank finance for businesses, including overdrafts, bridging finance and mortgages.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Is your business ready for bank financing?
Even before seeking finance, you need to be clear in your own mind about why you need it, and how much.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.