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Potential risks of exporting and importing, and how to insure against them.

How making and receiving payments in foreign currencies can affect your accounts.

Pros and cons of opening an overseas bank account or a UK-based foreign currency account to hedge your risks.

The pros and cons of buying currency options and how it might help your business hedge foreign exchange risks.

When it's a good idea to agree to buy or sell a fixed amount of foreign currency on a set date.

Assessing the possible impact of exchange rate changes - and what you can do to minimise the risks.

What you need to know about foreign currency transactions and the key decisions you face.

Why exporters and importers need to consider the implications of fluctuations in exchange rates for their business.

What you need to do if your business fails and has to close down or be sold.

How to identify and take advantage of the opportunities within your business to enhance your profit margins.

How you can get the most out of your staff, processes and resources to reduce costs and improve your business.

How to research and understand your marketplace, customers and competitors to improve your business performance.

What you can do to free up cashflow in order to improve your business.

The areas of your business that you should assess in order to uncover any problems or potential problems.

Different strategies you can try when your business is underperforming.

The importance of staying aware of your customers' financial situation.

How to use your bank and bank account to improve your cashflow and avoid problems.

How competitors and market conditions can affect business cashflow.

Why and how you should assess and maintain your budgets and business plans on a regular basis.

Common causes of cashflow problems including late customer payments and seasonal demand.

How to use cashflow forecasts and business plans to avoid financial problems.

Prepare your application meticulously to limit the possibility of it being turned down.

Advice to ensure your application is effective, including applying before the deadline and researching the grant body.

Location, industry sector, personal circumstances and purpose of grant can determine your eligibility.

Searching for grant funding using the Northern Ireland business support finder and other channels.