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Choose an outsourcing partner
How to find the right outsourcing partner and choose a provider that can add value to your business.
Service level agreements
Service level agreements define the service that outsourcing partners are expected to provide.
Advantages and disadvantages of road transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using couriers, freight forwarders, hauliers, or operating your own vehicles to move goods by road.
Advantages and disadvantages of sea transport for international trade
The pros and cons of using sea transport when importing or exporting and the practicalities of shipping goods by sea.
International transport and distribution
Road, rail, air and sea options for transport and distribution and how your business can choose between them.
Online outsourcing
The advantages of using electronic outsourcing instead of conventional outsourcing.
Types of outsourcing services
Common types and examples of outsourcing services, including disruptive outsourcing solutions.
Outsourcing
What is outsourcing (or contracting out), how does it work and what are the pros and cons of outsourcing to your business.
Carrying perishable foodstuffs in road vehicles
Requirements on refrigeration and thermal efficiency in road transport vehicles, and displaying the right certificate.
Appointing a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser
How to assess whether you are required to appoint a Dangerous Goods Safety Adviser under ADR provisions.
Inspection of tanks used to carry dangerous goods by road
Design, construction and equipment standards for your vehicles before carrying dangerous goods in your business.
6 tips for a successful joint venture
Six tips for setting up a successful joint venture, negotiating JV agreements and overcoming common problems that cause joint ventures to fail.
Advantages of hydrogen fuel for vehicles
Hydrogen fuel cell technology benefits to your business in reduced fuel costs and lower transport emissions.
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.
Types of joint venture
Differences between various types of joint venture structure, and how to decide on the right form of partnership for your business.
Joint ventures and business partnerships
What is a joint venture, how does it work, how it can benefit your business and how to plan your joint venture partnership for success.
Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing product distribution
Consider the benefits and challenges of outsourcing product distribution, and IP issues in outsourcing agreements.
Licensing your intellectual property
How to license out your intellectual property, and choose the right type of license, to fuel the growth of your business.
Selling your intellectual property
How to value and sell your business' intellectual property and use your IP to support your growth strategy.
Grow your business through franchising
Find out how to grow your business through a franchise operation, and use franchise agreements to prevent common problems.