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Funding and support for collaboration
Where to find advice, support and funding for business collaboration in Northern Ireland.
Benefits of ongoing business planning
The importance of business planning and its role in securing funding, allocating resources and aligning business goals to strategy.
Use a business plan to allocate resources effectively
How to use your business plan to identify resources you will need to meet your objectives and grow your business.
Business growth planning
What is a growth plan, how to plan for business growth or expansion, and what to include in the growth plan document.
Business plans for each department
How to create a business growth plan that incorporates objectives for individual departments within your business.
Use targets to implement your business plan
Importance of setting SMART targets and measuring relevant KPIs to support your business' growth goals.
Review your business plan
What is a business planning cycle, and how often should you review your business plan to update it and set new objectives.
Financing growth
Explore different options for financing growth in your business - from bank finance and equity to grants and crowdfunding
Business growth: cashflow management
Cashflow issues are common in growing businesses - here's how to control working capital and manage finances for growth
Business growth and premises
As your business grows and takes in more staff, you may need to assess your options for larger business premises
Using a business model to improve your business (video)
Advice to help you become more competitive by using a clear business model as part of your business plan.
Business growth through collaboration
What is a collaborative business network, how to set one up, and how collaborative growth can help you innovate, build capacity and increase profits.
Problems with growth: overtrading
Overtrading and lack of finance are common problems in a fast-growing business - here's how to overcome them
Business growth: market research
Use market research to drive business growth and innovation and to stay ahead of the competition
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
Paying overseas suppliers
How to pay international invoices and overseas suppliers - common payment methods, their pros and cons, and foreign currency issues.
Intellectual property business help and support
Overview and contact details for organisations that can help and advise you on intellectual property queries.
Advantages of sourcing overseas
Understand the benefits of sourcing your products and materials overseas, and the issues that can arise when purchasing internationally.
The challenges of sourcing overseas
Understand the challenges of sourcing overseas, such as varying trade restrictions, language, cultural and legal differences, and business practices.
How to find an overseas supplier
Carry out due diligence to research suitable countries and individual overseas suppliers before agreeing a deal.