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Business risk insurance
What is risk protection insurance and how to insure your business against financial losses associated with business risks
Practical steps to support employees affected by domestic and sexual abuse
A list of practical measure your business can use to support employees affected by abuse, such as diverting phone calls and allowing flexible working.
Intellectual property business help and support
Overview and contact details for organisations that can help and advise you on intellectual property queries.
Identifying signs of domestic and sexual abuse
Spot the signs of domestic and sexual abuse in your employees, such as absenteeism, anxiety, injuries and problems concentrating.
Why domestic and sexual abuse is a workplace issue
The definitions of domestic and sexual abuse, and how this affects victims in their place of work.
How to choose an overseas supplier
Price, quality and reliability are critical factors when choosing a supplier overseas.
Counselling and support for domestic and sexual abuse
The range of local information and support services for domestic and sexual abuse in Northern Ireland.
Steps in the strategic planning process
Overview of strategic planning and management, and the importance of involving different levels of staff in the process
Implementing a strategic plan
How to implement and execute your strategic plan, and monitor performance against your business' strategic objectives
Advantages and disadvantages of outsourcing product distribution
Consider the benefits and challenges of outsourcing product distribution, and IP issues in outsourcing agreements.
Types of strategic planning models
Using strategic models, such as Five Forces, SWOT or PESTLE analysis, can help you assess threats and opportunities facing your business
SWOT analysis example
An example of a SWOT analysis, and how to assess your business' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Criteria for selecting a supplier
Critical factors you should consider when searching for potential suppliers for your business – including whether to choose single or multiple sources of supply.
Overseas supplier contracts
Overseas supplier agreements should cover pricing and trading terms in great detail, to ensure they offer the best way of avoiding disputes.
Managing risks from diseases and infections in the workplace
Introducing policies and procedures to reduce incidences of disease and infections at work to protect your employees, clients and any other visitors
The challenges of sourcing overseas
Understand the challenges of sourcing overseas, such as varying trade restrictions, language, cultural and legal differences, and business practices.
Grow your business through franchising
Find out how to grow your business through a franchise operation, and use franchise agreements to prevent common problems.
Intellectual property health check
Find out how you can use the IPO's free IP Health Check tool to help protect your intellectual property assets.
Carry out supplier due diligence
What due diligence checks should you run on prospective suppliers before you enter into contract negotiations with them.
Managing supplier relationships
Key considerations around working with suppliers, including building and managing a successful relationship based on mutual gain.