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7 key advantages of R&D for small business
Discover different ways to leverage research and development to improve products and services, and boost your business.
Funding your research and development
The range of funding available to support research and development.
Five stages of project management
Understand the distinct project management stages, and processes you need to follow to move the project from conception to conclusion.
Research and Development (R&D) tax reliefs
Discover the different types of relief for businesses that work on R&D, find out if you can claim and what to do before you make a claim.
Knowledge Transfer Partnerships funding
Find out about the Knowledge Transfer Partnerships support and funding available, and how to apply.
Intellectual property after 1 January 2021
Information for owners and users of IP about the changes to the IP system in the UK after the end of the transition period
Changes to international trade mark registrations
Overview of the rules governing international trade mark registrations protected in the EU under the Madrid Protocol
Changes to unregistered designs
Overview of the rules governing unregistered Community designs in the UK
Collective rights management in the EU
EEA collective management organisations may no longer automatically represent UK right holders and collective management organisations
Copyright clearance for UK satellite broadcasting
Guidance for satellite broadcasters transmitting copyright works into the UK and from the UK to EEA states
Cross-border portability of online content services
UK customers may not be able to access their online content services when they visit the EU
Exhaustion of IP rights and parallel trade
Actions that parallel exporters to the EEA and intellectual property rights holders need to take
Business growth: IT systems and processes
Choosing suitable IT systems and developing the right policies and procedures can assist in the growth of your business
Project management organisational structure
Pros and cons of project management organisational structure, and how having separate project teams can benefit certain businesses.
ISO 9001 quality management standard
Introduction to the ISO 9001 standard, its requirements and the quality principles you must satisfy for ISO certification.
Basic principles of project management
Follow simple project management principles to define your project's objectives, and understand its constraints and life cycle.
Checklist: managing a design project
A practical checklist that outlines key people and stages in managing a design project in your small business
Changes to EU and international designs and trade mark protection
Guidance for businesses holding registered Community designs and international trade marks and designs.
Apply for action to protect your intellectual property rights
Apply for protection against infringements of intellectual property rights on imports into and exports out of the UK.
International EU protected designs
Guidance on the changes for businesses and holders of international EU protected designs