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Drink
Guidance on selling alcohol in Northern Ireland and producing and distributing wine, craft beer and cider
Manufacturing and the environment
Guides on how to improve the environmental performance of your manufacturing business
Franchising options
Business format franchising, licensing, and agency and distribution agreements.
Business exit strategy: selling your business
How to develop key business characteristics that will make selling your business to another business more likely.
Business exit strategy: float your business on the stock market
Characteristics your business will need to attract venture capital investment or for a stock-market flotation.
Exit strategy: key considerations when starting a business
Overview of the key start-up decisions that could affect your ability to successfully exit your business.
Business exit strategy: close your business
Overview of the circumstances in which you may close your business and the practicalities of how to go about it.
Develop your franchise format
The franchise operations manual, and protecting your brand.
Is franchising right for your business?
Offering franchisees a successful business model, and having the right resources and skills.
Managing your franchisees
Supporting and motivating your franchisees to grow sales and increase franchising fees.
Running the business after an employee buyout
Training for employees, managers and trustees for their new roles.
Hatching eggs and chicks marketing standards
Overview of the marketing standards for hatching egg and chick producers, manufacturers, retailers and distributors.
CLP - Classification, Labelling and Packaging
What the CLP regulation is, knowing your role within the supply chain and your responsibilities to ensure compliance
EU CLP
Your role and responsibilities under EU CLP and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
GB CLP
Your role and responsibilities under GB CLP and where to get support for activities which fall within scope
EU REACH
How EU REACH affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support if your activities fall within scope
UK REACH
Guidance on how UK REACH regulates chemical substances that are imported into Great Britain from Northern Ireland
When to sell your business
The importance of planning ahead and what to consider to help you sell your business at the best price.
Is it realistic to sell my business?
Key points you need to consider to make sure your business is financially healthy and attractive to buyers.
Show strong financial performance when selling your business
How to get your business finances in good order and present your accounts in a clear, attractive way.