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How a business can be closed down or taken out of management's control and where to get advice.

Where you can find advice on business debt in Northern Ireland from reliable and independent organisations.

First steps in tackling business debt and how to avoid problems when seeking debt advice or help.

How businesses in Northern Ireland can get help with financial difficulties.

When and why to review your budget and the main steps involved.

Benchmark your business using your budget projections and key performance indicators.

Projected costs, revenues, cashflow and profit are some of the elements to include in a budget.

Managing the financial side of your business, including advice on how to create a budget.

How to create, review and manage a budget for your business, and what elements to include in it.

The benefits and potential drawbacks of budgeting for businesses.

Definition of a budget and the advantages of using one, including clear allocation of resources.

The importance of managing a budget as part of your business planning and how to create one.

Finding a business angel investor using a business angel network.

Preparing your business to apply for business angel funding.

Investment from a business angel could help your business but it’s also important to consider any disadvantages of using an angel investor.

How business angels operate and how they choose the businesses they invest in.

How business angels can fund investment in young and growing businesses.

Before applying for bank finance, take a step-by-step approach so that you have the best chance of success.

How loan guarantees can help you secure funding, and details of personal and limited liability.

How to find the right bank for your business and information on specialist and private banks.

Potential lenders for a business bank loan and how to secure a loan and get the best deal.

Banks have a number of core criteria which they will take into account in assessing your finance application.

The flexibility, advantages, drawbacks and costs of using an overdraft facility.

What loans are, their advantages and disadvantages, and how to know when they are suitable for your business' needs.