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Grants: the basics
How to find a grant that suits your business and what makes a business eligible to receive one.
Grants and government support
Find and secure grants and government support to help start up and develop your business
Grant eligibility
Location, industry sector, personal circumstances and purpose of grant can determine your eligibility.
Government grants and support
Information about grant award criteria and matching funds you may need to provide.
What kind of grants are available?
Searching for grant funding using the Northern Ireland business support finder and other channels.
How to apply for a government grant
Advice to ensure your application is effective, including applying before the deadline and researching the grant body.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
Why a grant application might be turned down
Prepare your application meticulously to limit the possibility of it being turned down.
Northern Ireland business support finder
A searchable database of advisory and financial assistance - find advice, expertise, equity, grants, loans, and recognition awards.
Cost of living: Support and advice for small businesses
Sources of support and funding to help Northern Ireland businesses.
Finance
Guidance on raising finance, finance options, managing finance, financial planning and accounts, managing cashflow, improving business performance and managing a business when economic conditions are tough
What to do if you are served with a statutory demand
Your options if you receive a statutory demand, and the grounds for a demand to be dismissed
Appoint advisers for successful flotation
The advisers you need for a flotation including corporate advisers, stockbrokers, corporate lawyers and accountants
Apply for bank finance: step-by-step
Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.
What you need when applying for a bank loan
Banks have a number of core criteria which they will take into account in assessing your finance application.
Advantages and disadvantages of overdrafts
The flexibility, advantages, drawbacks and costs of using an overdraft facility.
Providing a guarantee for your loan
How loan guarantees can help you secure funding, and details of personal and limited liability.