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Identify how much money your start-up business will make
Concentrate on cashflow estimates in the first year, not expected profit, to help ensure your business stays afloat
Forecast your personal financial needs when starting a business
How to make a realistic assessment of your personal financial needs for the first year of your new business
Cut business costs to increase start-up cashflow
Some simple, common-sense steps to consider when trying to make significant start-up business cost savings
Alternative income sources for start-ups
How you can find other sources of income during the critical early days of running your start-up business
How to assess your transport needs for international trade
Speed, cost, regulation and other requirements that may influence your choice of transport mode for your goods.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to New Zealand
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in New Zealand.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Germany
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Germany.
Exporting to Germany
What you need to know about exporting to Germany, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Support available for exporting to Germany
There are a range of support options available to help you export to Germany.
Find out what supporting evidence you need to make a ‘not at risk’ declaration
If you are declaring your goods ‘not at risk’ under the UK Trader Scheme, you will need to keep supporting evidence for each consignment you move into Northern Ireland
Check the additional requirements for goods subject to processing
If you bring goods into Northern Ireland which will be subject to processing, and wish to declare these goods ‘not at risk’, you will need to meet additional criteria.
How to declare your goods ‘not at risk’
Find out how to declare your goods ‘not at risk’
5 things to do before you start your business
Consider your business idea, business name, market research and how you will finance your business venture
Who can apply for AEO status
Find out if you are eligible to apply for AEO status.
Take goods temporarily out of the UK
You may need permission to temporarily move or export goods outside the UK, for example if you take sales samples to a trade show.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to France
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in France.
Sectoral opportunities in France
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
How to transport goods out of the UK by road: step-by-step
Checklist for transporting goods commercially by road from the United Kingdom to an international destination.
Import and export of wood and bark
Find out the requirements for importing and exporting wood and bark for Northern Ireland.
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