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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.
Supplementary protection certificates (SPCs) and the Northern Ireland Protocol
How the Northern Ireland Protocol affects supplementary protection certificates (SPCs), and what it means you need to do when applying for an SPC and afterwards
Trade marks and geographical indications
Guidance for businesses and organisations on the relationship between trade marks and geographical indications (GIs)
Using robotics to improve our business operations - Irwin's Bakery (video)
In this case study, Aaron Harrigan from Irwin's Bakery discusses the business benefits of introducing automation and robotics into their manufacturing process
EU trade mark protection and comparable UK trade marks
Guidance for businesses and organisations holding EU trade marks at the end of the transition period
Using digital innovation to benefit our business - GRAHAM Group (video)
Shervin Yousefzadeh and Victoria Allen from GRAHAM Group talk about the company's digital transformation
Using robotics to increase efficiency in our business - NC Engineering (video)
Robert Nicholl from NC Engineering describes how the company has introduced automation and robotics in their manufacturing process to increase their efficiency and competitiveness
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.