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Non-financial factors for investment appraisal
Taking into account the broader non-financial factors of a potential investment.
Information that invoices must contain
A valid invoice must contain certain information which may include VAT number, company name, business name and address.
Invoicing and payment terms
How to devise payment terms and an invoicing system to maintain a healthy cashflow.
What is venture capital?
Overview of venture capital and how it can be used to finance a new business or grow an existing business.
Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
What is crowdfunding?
Overview of crowdfunding and how it can be used to finance a business.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
Higher education business support
Higher education offers a diverse range of courses and qualifications for your employees
Find out more about Foundation degrees
If you think that Foundation degrees are for you or for your employees, then there are a number of options available to find out more.
Mango Direct Marketing Ltd | Foundation degrees
Mango Direct Marketing Ltd has witnessed very tangible benefits from employing Foundation degree work placement students.
Marking, labelling and marketing standards for food imports and exports
Information on marking, labelling and marketing food and drink products for import for export
Running a food and drink business
Find business support and funding for the food and drink sector in Northern Ireland
Choose the right finance options
Find out about types of finance and decide which method of financing is the best fit for your needs
Borrowing finance for your business
Guidance on options available to businesses, including bank finance, commercial mortgages, finance from friends or family and tax efficient borrowing
Shares and equity finance
Assess whether your business could benefit from equity finance, issuing shares or floating on the stock market
Grants and government support
Find and secure grants and government support to help start up and develop your business
How to attract investment
What you can do to make your business investment ready and how to prepare to approach investors
Networking for staff development
How networking can lead to effective partnerships with other businesses and help your staff develop their knowledge and social skills
Implement staff incentive schemes
Benefits of offering incentives, rewards and perks to staff and the different ways employers can do this