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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.
Using technology to improve efficiency
How to use technology to improve your business processes and increase efficiency
Financing your business: the options (video)
Tutorial on common ways to raise business finance, such as bank finance, equity finance and accessing government grants.
Rules for naming your business
Information on the regulations that affect the name of your limited company or limited liability partnership
Commercial property leases: renewing and ending a tenancy
The rights of tenants and landlords to end or renew a business tenancy and the help and advice that is available.
Five simple steps to set up a pop-up shop
Business planning, market research and complying with regulations are vital to pop-up business success.
Find the right premises for a pop-up shop
Getting the right commercial premises in Northern Ireland can help to make a success of your pop-up shop business.
Market your pop-up shop
Getting customers interested in your pop-up shop, and getting them through the door, is important for success.
What is a pop-up shop
Different types of pop-up business models, and reasons for considering opening a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland.
Start-up survival strategy for an economic downturn
How to plan early for the survival and future success of your start-up business in tough economic conditions.
Business mistakes: poor supplier and customer controls
Avoid cashflow problems related to starting up such as poor supplier contracts or customer credit arrangements
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Start-up ideas in an economic downturn
How to tailor your business idea to what you know about a difficult financial climate and economic conditions.