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Invoice discounting
Invoice discounters offer an advance on the total amount owed to you by customers.
Advantages of credit checking customers
Why credit checking current or potential customers is so important.
Signs your business is overtrading
Be mindful of the symptoms of overtrading so you can try to prevent it.
Causes of cashflow problems in your business
Common causes of cashflow problems including late customer payments and seasonal demand.
Crowdfunding
What is crowdfunding and how can it be used to finance a business.
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
How to become a successful woman in business
Tips, guidance and support for potential women entrepreneurs on taking the rights steps when starting a business
How entrepreneurial are women in NI?
Overview of female entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland and support available to help women get started in business
Things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding website
Things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding platform.
Advantages and disadvantages of crowdfunding
The benefits and disadvantages of using crowdfunding to finance your business idea.
Is crowdfunding right for your business?
Guidance to help you decide if crowdfunding is right for your business.
Regulation of crowdfunding
Overview of the regulation of crowdfunding by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
Crowdfunding websites
Overview and examples of crowdfunding websites that can be used to fund your business, project or venture.
Types of crowdfunding
An overview of the different crowdfunding options and the benefits of each.
Tailor your business plan to secure funding
How to adapt your business plan and present it to the right people in order to secure funding.
Use your business plan to demonstrate your commitment to the business
Showing commitment to your business and the importance of financial integrity.
Presenting your business plan - key considerations
What to consider when presenting your business plan and what to avoid.
Essential information to include in a business plan
Include information in your business plan such as how much you need to borrow and how you will pay the money back
How to tailor your business plan to get funding
Adapt your business plan to suit the interests of the target audience.
Company shares and shareholders
The advantages of selling shares in your company and the entitlements of an individual who buys shares.