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Selecting the best online payment option
Choosing between internet merchant accounts, payment-processing companies and online shopping malls.
Set up an internet merchant account
Internet merchant accounts and the issues to consider when setting them up.
Online payment jargon
The key concepts in online debit and credit card payments.
Sign up for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme
Sign up for the scheme and apply online for a General Certificate to move retail products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland.
EU exit - local trade advice and support organisations
Sources of trade advice for businesses now that the UK has left the European Union.
What are shares?
What shares are and how they work.
Sale and transfer of shares
Setting out the information required by law, what the business does and the price of shares in the company.
Types of shares
Ordinary, preference, cumulative preference and redeemable shares come with different conditions and rights.
Advantages and disadvantages of issuing shares in your company
There are business benefits of issuing shares in your company but you should also be aware of potential drawbacks.
Risk management process
Risk management process involves five crucial steps that can help you identify, assess and mitigate risks to your business
Exporting to France
What you need to know about exporting to France, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Business growth through acquisition, mergers and partnerships
Understand the power of partnerships in business and how to use acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers to grow your company.
Planning for business growth (video)
Watch our short video tutorial to find out how to carry out a business review and prepare your business for growth.
Product development strategy
How to create a product development strategy and use tactics such as brand expansion to increase your sales and market share.
Market development strategy
How to create a market development strategy and use pricing, distribution and promotional tactics to increase your sales and market share.
Market penetration strategy
Understand what market penetration is, how to measure it and tactics to use to help you gain market share or grow revenue through sales.
Financing for business growth
Introduction to financial planning for growth, including equity, venture capital and funding from business angels.
Business assets
Introduction to business assets, including keeping asset records, valuing assets, selling assets and asset protection.
Improve the way your business operates (video)
Video explaining how to change the way your business operates to improve performance.
Difference between assets and liabilities
Assets are resources that you own, while liabilities are obligations that you have – the difference between them is your equity in the company.