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Alternatives to liquidation
An outline of alternatives to liquidation including Company Voluntary Arrangement (CVA) and administration.
Complain against an undischarged bankrupt or disqualified company director
How to complain against a disqualified director, an undischarged bankrupt or a person subject to bankruptcy restrictions.
What disqualified directors and undischarged bankrupts cannot do
Restrictions on undischarged bankrupts and those subject to bankruptcy restrictions orders and undertakings.
Check if a director has been disqualified or if an individual is bankrupt
Using the Companies House Disqualified Directors Register, and contacting the Insolvency Service.
Directory of authorised professional bodies
Contact details of authorised professional bodies, and information on what they are responsible for.
When and how to seek debt help
First steps in tackling business debt and how to avoid problems when seeking debt advice or help.
Business debt: help and advice
How businesses in Northern Ireland can get help with financial difficulties.
Find advice on insolvency
How a business can be closed down or taken out of management's control and where to get advice.
Find advice on debt
Where you can find advice on business debt in Northern Ireland from reliable and independent organisations.
Ten top tips to improve your financial management
Top tips on planning, organising, controlling and monitoring your business finances.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Business insurance: the basics
Details of the different types of insurance for businesses and finding a broker.
What is venture capital?
Overview of venture capital and how it can be used to finance a new business or grow an existing business.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
What is crowdfunding?
Overview of crowdfunding and how it can be used to finance a business.
Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.
What types of business insurance are legally required?
Information on the types of cover you must have by law - typically employers' liability and motor insurance.
Checklist: buying insurance for your business
Key stages when choosing and buying insurance.