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Break-even analysis when exporting
Use a break-even analysis to determine how many products you must sell and at what price in order to make a profit.
How to sell fireworks legally in Northern Ireland
The steps you should take in order to sell fireworks legally, including registering and complying with regulations.
Compliance and regulatory risk
How to identify and manage compliance and regulatory risks in your business
Operational risk
Understand the sources of operational risk and how to minimise the impact of operational problems in your business
Entering new markets - BubbleBum (video)
Problems with growth: overtrading
Overtrading and lack of finance are common problems in a fast-growing business - here's how to overcome them
Registering for EORI reports
How to access reports for individual branches or divisions under the EORI system
SWOT, PESTLE and other models for strategic analysis
Introduction to the common business analysis models, including SWOT and PESTLE analysis, scenario planning and Porter's Five Forces framework
Business growth and premises
As your business grows and takes in more staff, you may need to assess your options for larger business premises
Exporting to the USA - Pia Rossini (video)
Blayne Shaw and Kirsty Roy of Pia Rossini explain how they started exporting to the United States of America.
Doing business in China: five top tips
Follow our tips to help you understand the culture of doing business in China
Retail - find a case study
Retail case studies to help you with your own retail business
Exporting to the USA: five top tips
Some considerations before exporting to the USA.
UK sanctions regimes
Information on UK sanctions regimes currently in force
Start a retail business
An overview of starting a retail business in Northern Ireland, looking at the challenges, the support available and the possible rewards
Types of retail business
The various types of retail business, including convenience store, speciality store, supermarket, discount store, department store, warehouse, direct retailer and online store
Retail start-up support
How to find the right financial and advisory support to start your retail business in Northern Ireland
Ten top tips for starting a retail business
Ten top tips to starting a retail business successfully and staying afloat in the early days of trading
Where to set up your retail business
Find the right place to set up your retail business in Northern Ireland by weighing the important options
Rules for selling fireworks legally
Once you are registered as a firework retailer in Northern Ireland, there are rules you must follow including age restrictions and packaging.