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Understanding depreciation of assets
The value of assets falls over time and can be written off in accounts spreading the cost over several tax years.
UK points-based immigration system: employer information
Information to help employers meet the UK’s points-based immigration system.
Becoming an employee-owned company – White Ink Architects
Joan McCoy, co-founder of White Ink Architects, explains why they decided to become an employee-owned company.
VAT rules for particular trades
Understand the VAT rules and rates for trades including builders, plumbers, plasterers and car dealers
Starting and running a food business
How to register a food business in Northern Ireland and follow best practice advice to ensure you comply with food safety laws.
What higher education is
Types of higher education qualifications that are available to your employees
Benefits of higher education and work-based learning
Types of higher education qualifications and how they can improve motivation and reduce staff turnover
Recruiting higher education students
Ways to incorporate higher education skills into your business
Appoint advisers for successful flotation
The advisers you need for a flotation including corporate advisers, stockbrokers, corporate lawyers and accountants
Financing new product or service development
How to finance new product or service development, assess various funding options and analyse the costs involved in bringing your product to market
High Growth AI Accelerator
Support is available to help you develop scalable AI and ML solutions in the creative sector.
Agri-Food Investment Initiative
Northern Ireland agri-food businesses can access financial assistance for capital investments to grow and increase their competitiveness.
Causes of cashflow problems in your business
Common causes of cashflow problems including late customer payments and seasonal demand.
Autumn Statement 2023
How does the Autumn Statement 2023 affect Northern Ireland businesses?
Heritage building and materials skills development events
Develop your skills for working with older buildings and materials with this series of events from the CITB NI.
Support available for exporting to Norway
There are a range of support options available to help you export to Norway.
Setting up a merchant account for your business
Discover which banks offer merchant services and how to set up an account.
The costs of accepting card payments
Advice on the fees you will pay for every credit, debit or charge card transaction, and other costs to consider.
Your liability for disputed card payments
Customer refunds for fraudulent transactions and for undelivered or defective goods.
Choosing a payment card provider
Key factors to consider when choosing business debit, charge or credit cards and where to find providers.