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Apply to protect a geographical food or drink name in Northern Ireland
How to protect a product name under UK and EU geographical indication schemes in Northern Ireland.
Selling or closing a business
Having an exit strategy may be the best way to ensure a pain-free sale or liquidation.
Employers' responsibilities when selling a business
Information about your legal duties to inform and consult employees when transferring a business.
VAT when selling or closing a business
What you need to do if your business is VAT registered and you are closing or selling your business.
Difficulties paying HMRC
What you need to do if you have problems paying what you owe to HMRC when selling or closing a business.
Placing manufactured goods on the market in Northern Ireland
What you need to do to comply with regulations on manufactured goods you place on the Northern Ireland market.
Understanding contracts when buying or selling a business
Get expert advice to help you understand the many contracts involved in buying or selling a business.
Negotiating the sales deal - seller's perspective
The main points you need to consider when negotiating the sale of your business.
Preparing to negotiate the sale of a business
The contracts and non-legally binding documents you need for the sale process to begin.
Preparing for the final contract
Your legal obligations as you enter the final stage of negotiations.
Examples of artificial intelligence use in business
Common applications of artificial intelligence technology in business, with examples of use in areas of business management, e-commerce and marketing
Innovation opportunities in manufacturing
Find out how to introduce innovative practices across your manufacturing business - from product and process improvements to equipment maintenance
Examples of digital innovation in business
Common applications of Industry 4.0 technologies in business, with examples of use in areas of design, production, customer experience, business management and more
Using technology in manufacturing
Introduction to Industry 4.0, examples of technology innovations and the latest trends in the manufacturing process
Industry 4.0 technologies
Discover the key technologies that are considered the pillars of Industry 4.0 and are transforming industries and businesses worldwide
How to achieve an employee buyout
The advantages of an employee buyout when you retire or sell your business and key issues to consider.
Alternatives to an employee buyout
Family succession, new management, trade sale, flotation, MBO or liquidation as possible exits.
Planning for an employee buyout
Involving employees to create an ownership culture is key to a successful buyout.
Northern Ireland Christmas licensing hours
The times of day you can legally sell alcohol in Northern Ireland over Christmas.
Finding support to develop our business - Shortcross Gin (video)
Fiona and David Boyd-Armstrong talk about finding support for developing their new product - Shortcross Gin