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Who can apply for AEO status
Find out if you are eligible to apply for AEO status.
Start a food business in Northern Ireland
What you need to know about starting a food business in Northern Ireland, including how to register and comply with food safety and allergen law.
Healthier menu choices for food businesses
Guidance to help different types of food businesses provide cost-effective, healthier food choices for customers.
Business security: protecting staff
How to provide a safe workplace and develop strategies that will protect employees from criminal and violent behaviour.
Secure your business premises
Secure your business property by applying the right security measures to deter criminals.
Made in Northern Ireland, Sold to the World - Exporter roadshow
Event to highlight the benefits of selling your products and services internationally.
FSA launches a new food fraud hotline
Food Standards Agency has launched a new freephone number for people to report suspected cases of food fraud.
InterTradeIreland Equity Advisory Clinics - winter 2023 dates
Businesses will be advised on fundraising activities including business plan review, investment pitch practice and signposting to investors.
Innovate UK showcase event for climate tech investment
This regional event will take place in Belfast on 6 December 2023 and will focus on digital solutions for net zero.
How to report food fraud
Process of reporting mislabelling, substitution and other types of food fraud to the Food Standards Agency.
Take goods temporarily out of the UK
You may need permission to temporarily move or export goods outside the UK, for example if you take sales samples to a trade show.
Green Agreements guidance launched by Competition and Markets Authority
Help for businesses to understand how to collaborate on environmental sustainability goals without breaking the law.
Financial advice for seasonal businesses
How seasonal businesses can plan their cashflow, staff and stock levels and other activities.
Advantages and disadvantages of buying business equipment
Consider interest rates, tax, overdrafts, maintenance and administration when buying equipment.
Franchise fees and royalties
Initial franchise fees help recover development and marketing costs while continuing royalties or mark-ups provide your profit.
Top tips on managing seasonal business cashflow
Using forecasts and improving your stock and credit control, and purchasing terms to help prevent cashflow problems.
Boost your seasonal business all year round
Diversify your activities and change your marketing to keep your business active during off-peak times.
How to acquire assets for your business
Different ways to finance the resources and equipment your business needs.
Employing staff for seasonal businesses
Seasonal businesses should use flexible working options and incentives to find and keep high-quality staff.
Finding finance for seasonal businesses
Arrange repayment terms on overdrafts, loans, mortgages, leasing and factoring to suit seasonal highs and lows.