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Working with a search engine optimisation agency
Learn how to work with a search engine optimisation (SEO agency), what they may be able to help you with and what to look for in a new SEO contract.
Advertising
Why every business should consider the possible benefits of advertising, how to get the most from it, types of advertising and the pros and cons of each.
How to write an advertisement
The key requirements of a print advertisement - a targeted headline, well-written text and clear design, follow these guidelines to write a quality advert.
Product safety and metrology - Northern Ireland
Guides on specific product safety and metrology regulations for businesses placing goods on the market in Northern Ireland
Business contracts and fair competition
Forming contracts with other businesses, resolving disputes and competing fairly
Product safety
Laws and guidance for businesses on product safety in Northern Ireland
Promoting our business through Instagram - Ivory & Pearl
Kate Speers, owner of Ivory & Pearl, explains how they promote their business through Instagram
Understanding social value in public procurement
What social value is in public sector procurement, how you demonstrate it in a tender submission and what resources are available to assist your business.
The Consumer Rights Act
Understand the implications of the Consumer Rights Act 2015 and the responsibilities you have under it to the consumers who buy your goods or services.
Customers' rights to return goods
What you must do when selling to customers and their rights to redress for goods that aren’t as described, are unfit for purpose or are unsatisfactory.
Returns and the law
How to deal with requests for refunds and returns , what your legal obligations are to offer or refuse a return and consumer’s rights when goods are faulty.
What is a warranty?
How warranties work and what you must do if you offer one.
Extended warranties for domestic electrical goods
Your responsibilities if you provide extended warranties on domestic electrical goods, including the information you must supply to customers on price and statutory rights.
What is a guarantee?
How guarantees work and what you must do to honour them to your customers, including how the Consumer Rights Act applies in relation to guarantees.
Returns and refunds, warranties and complaints
Customers' legal rights to return goods, receive refunds for goods, complain about unsatisfactory goods and make claims under guarantees and warranties.
Writing your tender
The key points your tender and covering letter should make and considerations such as who will do the research, writing and editing.
Editing your tender
Advice on the language, style and format you should use in a tender document such as consistency, clear layout and formatting.
Five top tips for public sector tenders
Tips and advice on how to make your public sector tender bid a success, such as starting with smaller contracts and spotting opportunities early.
What to put in your tender
Ways to ensure your tender document reflects the client's needs including focus on the client, value for money, contracts and risk management.
Finding out about private and public contracts
Where to search for private and public sector contract tender opportunities for your business.