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Secure your business premises
Secure your business property by applying the right security measures to deter criminals.
Artificial intelligence in business
Discover what artificial intelligence is, the possible applications of AI in business, and their benefits to your business.
Risks and limitations of artificial intelligence in business
Find out about the risks of artificial intelligence for your business, and possible limitations of these new technologies
How are businesses using artificial intelligence?
How to use artificial intelligence to improve your business performance, operational management, marketing and customer services, or simply seize new business opportunities
What is artificial intelligence (AI)?
Artificial intelligence refers to machines capable of intelligent behaviour - here's the definition, the difference between weak and strong AI, and how they are used in business
Product life cycle
Key stages of product life cycle, and how you can use this information to increase profits and generate sales.
Product life cycle - key stages
Understand the sequence of stages your product goes through in a typical product life cycle.
Product life cycle strategies
Key strategies to consider throughout the different product life cycle stages, and how to make the most of each stage.
Funding for innovation start-ups
How to fund an innovation start-up through private financing, equity investments and publicly funded schemes
Funding product or service innovation
Where to find innovation funding and support to start or grow your business through innovation and carry out innovation projects
Concept development and testing
How to define new product concept and test it with your market segment to determine if the product will be a success
UK innovation funding
Where to find support and funding for Northern Ireland businesses looking to create innovative new products and services.
Food tourism opportunities for producers
Food tourism opportunities for food producers in Northern Ireland.
Advantages of innovation in manufacturing
Discover how different types of innovation in manufacturing can benefit your business and improve your business' productivity, competitiveness and bottom line
Increase efficiency through innovation
What is efficiency innovation, and how innovation can impact your business performance, profitability and competitiveness
Ways to improve your business efficiency
How do you improve efficiency in business to reduce costs and make the best possible use of your resources
Advantages and disadvantages of just-in-time production
Pros and cons of just-in-time production, and how JIT and lean manufacturing can help you eliminate waste and improve efficiency
Improving efficiency through lean thinking and Six Sigma
How to use lean thinking and Six Stigma to streamline your operations management and improve your business efficiency
Protecting innovative ideas and practices in manufacturing
How to use patents, design rights and trade secrets to protect your innovative and original manufacturing products and processes
Saving money through energy and resource efficiency
Understand how energy and resource efficiency and good waste management practices can help you achieve cost savings and make your business more efficient