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Hardware installation, maintenance and support
An overview of installation and maintenance issues you should consider when purchasing new IT hardware for your business.
Using technology to boost our profits - Northside Graphics (video)
Find out how a small printing business used e-commerce and automation technology to change its business model and increase their profits.
Software installation and maintenance
Common issues around installing, activating and upgrading software and the possible effects of hardware upgrades.
Advantages and disadvantages of Software as a Service (SaaS)
Consider the main SaaS advantages and disadvantages to your business before you decide to use cloud applications.
How to choose software for your business
How to select the right software, determine your software requirements, document your business processes and purchasing considerations
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.
Computer hardware for business
How to assess your IT needs and get the right computer hardware to meet your business requirements.
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
Business growth support in Derry City and Strabane
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Derry City and Strabane area
How to start your business in Causeway Coast and Glens
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area
Computer software for business
Understand the importance of business software and its role in improving efficiency, cutting costs and maintaining control over your business.
Business benefits of new software
Boost your business with upgraded software for enhanced security, greater productivity and lower operating costs.
Types of software licences for business
Understand the different types of software licences, how to comply with licensing terms and conditions, legal considerations and risks to your business.
Disadvantages of open source software
Understand the hidden costs and other disadvantages of open source software, and the difficulties they can cause to business.
Open source licensing and legal issues
Introduction to copyleft, common types of open source licences, and the terms for using open source software in business.
Advantages of open source software
Open source software offers many advantages to businesses, including lower costs, greater reliability and more security and control.
Types of business software
Understand the different types of business software, including bespoke and off-the-shelf software, and decide if you should buy or build your own applications.
Succession planning and business transfer
How effective succession planning can create the best outcome for you and your business.