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Working effectively with different cultures
How to approach other cultures respectfully and effectively.
Ten key steps to successful exporting
Tips for how to improve your chances of exporting successfully
Choosing the right export markets
Focusing on export market opportunities that suit your strengths.
Manage export contracts and logistics
Understanding export contracts, delivery and payments.
Plan your export market entry strategy
Choosing the right distribution channels and ways of promoting your product in overseas markets.
Rules on credit agreements
Understand the rules that govern credit agreements between businesses and consumers such as the consumer credit act and consumer contract regulations.
Rules on advertising credit
The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.
Consumer credit rules for businesses that hire out or lease goods
An introduction to how consumer credit rules affect businesses that hire or lease goods including providing a written hire agreement stating the consumer’s rights.
Manage the risks of exporting
Learn how you can identify and manage export risks.
Getting paid when exporting
Guidance on reducing risks associated with receiving payments from selling goods or services internationally.
Does my business need a consumer credit licence?
If you sell on credit, lend money, issue credit cards, collect debts or give debt advice, you may need a consumer credit licence to operate.
How to apply for a consumer credit licence
You can apply for consumer credit licensing from the Financial Conduct Authority who will assess your fitness on factors such as competence and past offences.
Export licences and certificates
Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK
Cyber security for business
Introduction to small business cyber security, risks to your business, and tools and techniques to help you manage it.
Demonstrate good environmental compliance
Show your environmental credentials to become a more attractive business to contractors in Northern Ireland when preparing your business for tender
Find contracts and tender successfully
Put your business in the best position to find and win tender competitions in Northern Ireland, Great Britain, Republic of Ireland and the EU
Protect your business from ransomware
Understand what ransomware is, how it works, what impact it may have on your business and how you can prevent it.
Using a sales agent
Advice on using an outside agency to sell your products and services, and the legal issues this can raise.
Impact of cyber attack on your business
Understand the impact of cyber attacks on businesses and their finances, reputation and consumer confidence.
Create your sales plan
How a sales plan will help you to sell your product or service