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Things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding website
Things to consider when choosing a crowdfunding platform.
Advantages and disadvantages of crowdfunding
The benefits and disadvantages of using crowdfunding to finance your business idea.
Is crowdfunding right for your business?
Guidance to help you decide if crowdfunding is right for your business.
Regulation of crowdfunding
Overview of the regulation of crowdfunding by the Financial Conduct Authority in the UK.
Crowdfunding websites
Overview and examples of crowdfunding websites that can be used to fund your business, project or venture.
Types of crowdfunding
An overview of the different crowdfunding options and the benefits of each.
Calculating Customs charges when importing by post
How Customs charges apply to gifts, consignments of multiple gifts and used goods.
Exporting or moving high risk food and feed of non-animal origin to the EU or Northern Ireland
Guidance on exporting or moving high-risk food and feed of non-animal origin (HRFNAO) from Great Britain to the EU or Northern Ireland.
Tailor your business plan to secure funding
How to adapt your business plan and present it to the right people in order to secure funding.
How to register and use the Excise Movement and Control System
When you must use the Excise Movement and Control System (EMCS), and how to register and enrol.
Importing plants from countries outside the EU
Find out how to import plants from countries outside the European Union.
How to declare goods when importing by post
Why goods imported by post must be declared and what may happen if they aren't.
Importing and exporting plants and plant products
How to trade plants and plant products, including trees, inside and outside the EU
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: Labelling requirements
Labelling rules for businesses in Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) and retailers in Northern Ireland, for certain agri-food products moved under the Retail Movement Scheme.
NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 2: Products that need individual product labels from 1 October 2024
From 1 October 2024, in addition to the phase 1 products, all milk and dairy products moving to Northern Ireland under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme will need to be individually labelled.
NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 1: Products that need individual product labels from 1 October 2023
From 1 October 2023 all meat products and some fresh dairy products that are moving from Great Britain to Northern Ireland will need to be individually labelled.
NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 3: Products that need individual product labels from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, additional food products that move through the Retail Movement Scheme must be individually labelled.
Labelling requirements for individual products, boxes and retailer premises in Northern Ireland
Labelling requirements for retailers in Northern Ireland moving certain agri-food products under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Use your business plan to demonstrate your commitment to the business
Showing commitment to your business and the importance of financial integrity.
Presenting your business plan - key considerations
What to consider when presenting your business plan and what to avoid.