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In-house or outsourced design?
How to decide if you should commission a design agency to handle your design, or manage a design project in-house
Benefits of design in establishing a brand
Good design can help you develop a great brand with a strong corporate identity
The key stages of the design process
Understand the different stages in the design of products and services, from discovery to delivery
How design affects your business
Good design can help your business thrive by improving your brand, products, services, packaging and many other aspects of your business
Ensuring brand consistency
Why consistency matters in brand design, and how to make sure that your brand is consistent across your business
The importance of ergonomics
What is ergonomics and why ergonomists should be an integral part of your design development team
Chemical manufacturing site pollution incident prevention
How you can prepare and deal with pollution incidents to minimise the risk of fines and clean-up costs.
Chemical manufacturing and water and sewer discharge
Types of water pollution related to chemical manufacturing, and how your business can reduce or prevent it.
Chemical manufacturing and land contamination
Types of land pollution related to chemical manufacturing, and how your business can reduce or prevent it.
Chemical manufacturing and noise pollution
How to avoid noise pollution, nuisances, and health and safety impacts from your chemical manufacturing activities.
Horizon Europe
Information on the current European research and innovation investment programme, and how to find and apply for Horizon Europe funding calls.
Using technology to improve efficiency
How to use technology to improve your business processes and increase efficiency
Financing your business: the options (video)
Tutorial on common ways to raise business finance, such as bank finance, equity finance and accessing government grants.
Company name and trade mark checker
Check that your planned company name or trade mark is not already registered or similar to one already existing
Rules for naming your business
Information on the regulations that affect the name of your limited company or limited liability partnership
Five simple steps to set up a pop-up shop
Business planning, market research and complying with regulations are vital to pop-up business success.
Find the right premises for a pop-up shop
Getting the right commercial premises in Northern Ireland can help to make a success of your pop-up shop business.
Market your pop-up shop
Getting customers interested in your pop-up shop, and getting them through the door, is important for success.
What is a pop-up shop
Different types of pop-up business models, and reasons for considering opening a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland.
Start-up survival strategy for an economic downturn
How to plan early for the survival and future success of your start-up business in tough economic conditions.