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Insurance: export and import risks
The risks of exporting and importing, including loss or damage of goods, product faults and non-payment.
Purchasing or leasing computer hardware - pros and cons
How to decide if you should buy, lease or rent IT equipment for your business.
Computer hardware components and specifications
Key components of computer hardware, and how to find the right hardware specification for your business.
Business benefits of new computer hardware
Advantages of buying new or upgrading computer hardware for your business.
Choosing a network server for your business
What do network servers do, how they work and how to choose the right server for your business network.
Desktop or laptop devices for business
How to choose between laptops and desktop computers for your business, and what are the advantages of PCs over portable devices.
Grant eligibility
Location, industry sector, personal circumstances and purpose of grant can determine your eligibility.
Insuring against non-payment when exporting
How to protect your business from the risks of non-payment by your buyer when exporting.
Find an export credit insurer when exporting
Search the market for an export credit insurer.
Insurance for products when exporting
How product liability insurance can protect you against unforeseen claims when exporting.
Hardware installation, maintenance and support
An overview of installation and maintenance issues you should consider when purchasing new IT hardware for your business.
Export finance and insurance
How to solve cashflow problems through export finance to avoid the risks of non-payment.
Investment appraisal techniques
Techniques for assessing potential business investments and key factors to consider.
Financial aspects of investment appraisal
The effects of an investment on profitability and cashflow.
Investment risk and sensitivity analysis
Assessing the financial risks of a potential investment.
Discounting cashflow methods
Using discounted cashflows to calculate the NPV and IRR for an investment.
Help with investment appraisal
Using computer software for simple investment appraisal and getting help from your accountant.
Discounting future cashflow
Using discounts to compare the value of cashflows received at different times.
Accounting rate of return
Using the accounting rate of return to assess the expected profits from an investment, including advantages and disadvantages.
Insure your business: people, life and health
How insurance offers protection against the consequences of your or an employee's illness, injury or death.