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Business property specification
Preparing a specification that sets out what you want when starting a search for commercial premises.
Thinking about growing your business (video)
Short video tutorial covering some important points to consider before growing or improving your business.
SWOT, PESTLE and other models for strategic analysis
Introduction to the common business analysis models, including SWOT and PESTLE analysis, scenario planning and Porter's Five Forces framework
Employee focused performance measurement
Tools and techniques to measure and manage your employee performance more effectively
Benchmark your business performance
Use benchmarking to measure your business performance against that of your competitors as a focus for your growth strategy
Set business performance targets
How to move from performance measurement to target-setting in order to help your business improve and grow
Customer focused performance measurement
How to gather and manage information to help your business attract, retain and sell to customers
Competitor analysis
Performance metrics you can use to analyse your competitors, and how to use this information to inform your business decisions
Is my business ready to grow?
Common reasons why you may want to grow your business and how to tell if you're ready to expand.
Paying business rates
Payment options available for you to pay your business rates bill, what you should do if you can't pay your bill, and what will happen if you don't.
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.
Benefits of improving heating system efficiency
Efficient heating systems can save you money, improve your business' image and prepare you for future regulation.
How to cut carbon emissions from business buildings
Some of the measures you can take to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from your business premises and buildings.
Rules on advertising credit
The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.
Structuring a board of directors
How to best structure a board of directors with responsibility for key areas of the business
Installing efficient heating and hot water equipment
Types of energy-efficient heating and hot water equipment and how to choose the best system for your building.
Fire safety and building work
Taking into account building regulations requirements for fire safety when building, extending or materially altering your business premises.
Advisory support for creative businesses
Sources of information and advice for businesses in the Northern Ireland creative industries.
Core skills all businesses require
Core skills your business needs to function successfully in areas including leadership, finance, and personnel.
Challenges and opportunities in Northern Ireland creative sector
Learn about the opportunities for creative businesses in Northern Ireland, and the challenges they may encounter.