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Different types of content management systems
An overview of the different types of CMS, including examples of the most popular open source and proprietary CMS software.
Reporting serious breaches of personal data
Serious breaches of personal data that puts people's rights and freedoms at risk must be reported to the Information Commissioner's Office.
Business budgeting
The importance of managing a budget as part of your business planning and how to create one.
What should be included in a business budget?
Projected costs, revenues, cashflow and profit are some of the elements to include in a budget.
Creating a business budget: key steps
Managing the financial side of your business, including advice on how to create a budget.
Creating a budget for your business
How to create, review and manage a budget for your business, and what elements to include in it.
Budgets and business planning
Definition of a budget and the advantages of using one, including clear allocation of resources.
Using your budget to measure business performance
Benchmark your business using your budget projections and key performance indicators.
Reviewing your business budget regularly
When and why to review your budget and the main steps involved.
Email marketing
Best practice advice to improve open and click rates and boost sales through email marketing campaigns.
What is email marketing?
Definition of email marketing, its importance for your business, the types of email marketing and options for sending email marketing messages.
Types of business networks
Networks to suit your business needs and your preferred style of networking
Sales promotion examples
Methods you can use to promote and price your product or service including vouchers, deals, discounts, free samples and loyalty schemes
How to ensure your online sales promotions are compliant
How you can make sure your online sales promotions are compliant and do not mislead consumers.
Sales of second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland
Find out about using the VAT margin scheme if you're a dealer who sells second-hand motor vehicles in Northern Ireland that have come from Great Britain.
Advantages and disadvantages of 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.
Cloud security risks and solutions
How to evaluate the security of your cloud services, and mitigate cloud security risks to your business.
Dispose of fat, oil and grease in your food business
The most effective ways for catering businesses to handle, store and dispose of waste fat, oil and grease.
The cost of using fat, oil and grease for food businesses
The costs catering businesses may have to pay when using and disposing of fat, oil and grease.
International trade fairs
Advice on visiting or exhibiting at trade fairs overseas and finding the right fair for your business.