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Organisational structure by geographical area
Pros and cons of geographical organisational structure for businesses that have offices or units in different geographical locations.
Decentralised organisational structure
Understand the features, advantages and disadvantages of a decentralised organisational structure, and when to decentralise decision-making.
Organisational structure by function
Pros and cons of functional organisational structure and dividing your business into specialised departments such as IT, marketing or operations.
Organisational structure by product
Pros and cons of product organisational structure or organising your business in separate divisions based around specific products or services.
Matrix organisational structure
Definition and types of matrix organisational structure, its advantages and disadvantages, and use of matrix management in business.
Apply to claim a repayment or remission of import duty on ‘at risk’ goods brought into Northern Ireland
Check if you can apply for a repayment or remission of EU import duty paid on goods brought into Northern Ireland, through the Duty Reimbursement Scheme.
Export or move composite food products
Find out what a composite food product is, and the rules you need to follow to export or move these products.
Best practice in business
Find out how introducing best practice and better ways of working can help your business grow and adapt to change.
End-use relief
Check if you can apply for End-Use relief to reduce your payments when you import goods for a specific use. This can include repairs, maintenance or processing
When you can and cannot declare goods 'not at risk'
There are two reasons that goods brought into Northern Ireland from Great Britain can be declared not ‘at risk’. You should consider which of these two options is most suitable for your business.
Best practices for sales and marketing alignment
Understand the key processes and tools needed to achieve best practice and alignment in sales and marketing.
Best practices in HR and people management
Examples of HR best practice and the importance of following tried and tested best practices for managing staff in your business.
What is best practice in business?
Understand what best practice means in business, and how it can impact your business operations, competitiveness and profitability.
Best practices in business management
Find examples of management best practice and tools to help you manage performance and staff across your business.
Best practices in operations management
How to improve your operational performance by introducing best practice methods and processes across your business.
Best practice in business innovation
Stay ahead of your competition by using innovative best practice and continuous improvement.
Is your business is ready for a merger or acquisition?
Carry out a SWOT analysis to make sure your business is ready to expand.
Assess the target business for a merger or acquisition
Weigh the pros and cons of buying or merging with a target business and get expert advice.
Assessing business value for a merger or acquisition
Use valuation techniques to assess how much a target business is worth.
Identify targets for a merger or acquisition
How to choose a target business that will enhance your business when considering a merger or acquisition.