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Fibre broadband for business
What is fibre optic broadband,and what types of fibre broadband connections are available to your business.
Broadband security and your business
An overview of the threats to your broadband, and the steps you can take to reduce the risks to your business.
Payback period
Using payback period to see how quickly an investment is repaid.
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.
IT
Browse our key technology guidance and get impartial advice on using the latest IT systems and technologies to power your business
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
Do you need payroll software?
Not every business needs payroll software - here's how to determine if you need a computerised payroll package for your business.
Types and examples of CRM software
Understand the main types of CRM systems and find examples of outsourced, off-the-shelf and managed CRM software solutions.
What is a customer relationship management (CRM) system?
Understand what a customer relationship management system is, how it works and how it can help you turn customer data into actionable insight.