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Research and development
Understand the importance of research and development for the success of new products, services and ideas
Selling
Preparing to sell. The sales process. Choose and manage a commercial agent. Forecast and plan your sales. Spotting market opportunities. Increase your market share. Identify potential sales channels. Overview on selling to government. ...
Pricing
Competing fairly. Price indications. Price lists, estimates, quotations and tenders. Price your product or service.
Understanding the local market
Guides on the local business support available for entrepreneurs and networking opportunities to increase your profile and sales
Sales and marketing
Information guides on all aspects of business sales of products and services to marketing, both online and via traditional methods
Selling overseas
Preparing to export. Exporting - an overview. Entering overseas markets. Intellectual property protection overseas. Ethical trading. Manage the risks of exporting. CE marking.
Selling online
Accepting online payments. Create an online shop. Search engine optimisation. Pay per click advertising. Distance selling and online trading. Fulfilling online orders. Planning for e-commerce.
Developing products and services
Key considerations for businesses that are developing new products and services
Use innovation in your business
Guidance on using innovation in manufacturing and business operations, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 technologies and open data in business
Design for business success
Discover how design can benefit your business, your products, services and branding
Manufacturing
Advice and support for manufacturing businesses in Northern Ireland
Manufacturing advice and support
Guides to help improve and grow your manufacturing business
Tax allowances and grants
Guides to help you manufacturing business apply for available grants and benefit from tax allowances
Grow your manufacturing business
Advice and guidance to help you grow your manufacturing business
Health and safety practices in manufacturing
Guides on best practice and legal requirements for health and safety within your manufacturing business
Chemical manufacturing
Guides on regulations for businesses in the chemical manufacturing sector
Electrical and electronic industry
Guidance on regulations in the electrical and electronic industry
Engineering
Guides for engineering businesses which deal with industry issues including environmental performance and compliance
Metal production & processing
Guidance for metal manufacturing businesses which cover industry issues including legal compliance on the environment
Paper and cardboard manufacturing
Guides on the environmental responsibilities for paper and cardboard manufacturing businesses