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Design thinking for new technology developers
How design thinking can help your business to develop new technology products or services
Design IP protection for start-ups
How to protect your designs against copying and ensure that you don't infringe other people's intellectual property rights
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
Horizon Europe
Information on the current European research and innovation investment programme, and how to find and apply for Horizon Europe funding calls.
Types of payment cards available
An overview of payment card types - including credit, debit, charge, pre-paid, travel and purchasing cards.
Using technology to improve efficiency
How to use technology to improve your business processes and increase efficiency
Advantages and disadvantages of using payment cards for purchases
How using credit, debit, charge and pre-paid cards can benefit your business and potential pitfalls to be aware of.
Accepting card payments for goods or services
The process involved in enabling your business to accept sales using credit, debit, charge and pre-paid cards.
How payment card processing works
The sequence of a transaction and how long it will take for your account to be credited.
Using payment cards for your business
Advice on using payment cards for business expenditure and on increasing sales by accepting cards from customers.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.
Steps to avoid cashflow problems in your business
Business practices and things to consider to avoid and prevent cashflow problems before they occur.
Advantages of using a cashflow forecast
How cashflow forecasts can be used to avoid overtrading and other problems.
Importance of cashflow management
Why good cashflow management is critical for business success.