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Intangible assets
Intangible assets are non-physical resources, such as brand, reputation and intellectual property, which help you generate value for your business.
Tangible assets
Tangible assets are physical items of value in your business - including current assets like cash, and fixed assets like machinery, property and stock.
Funding and support for collaboration
Where to find advice, support and funding for business collaboration in Northern Ireland.
The Carrier Bag Levy
A Carrier Bag Levy for each new carrier bag applies to most retail transactions in Northern Ireland.
Five stages of project management
Understand the distinct project management stages, and processes you need to follow to move the project from conception to conclusion.
Retailing: 5 ways to improve your business
Retailing moves fast - can you move faster to beat the competition and drive new sales?
Retail payment options
The various payment options that retail businesses can accept such as cash or card and how they can work for your business.
Online payments in retail
Consider your options for taking online payments in your retail business, including important factors like cost and security.
Cash handling in retail
How to accept cash payments in your retail business safely and securely, including the records of cash sales you should keep.
Visual merchandising: retail store design and layout
The interior of your retail store can impact your customers’ decisions on what to buy.
How do I pay the Carrier Bag Levy to DAERA?
There is an online site which must be accessed to pay the Carrier Bag Levy to the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA).
Business growth: IT systems and processes
Choosing suitable IT systems and developing the right policies and procedures can assist in the growth of your business
Project management organisational structure
Pros and cons of project management organisational structure, and how having separate project teams can benefit certain businesses.
ISO 9001 quality management standard
Introduction to the ISO 9001 standard, its requirements and the quality principles you must satisfy for ISO certification.
Basic principles of project management
Follow simple project management principles to define your project's objectives, and understand its constraints and life cycle.
Champion net zero through your business
How your business can become an advocate for net zero actions within your community and across wider society
Advantages of becoming a net zero business
How becoming a net zero business can improve business resilience, attract customers, and improve social responsibility
Barriers to becoming a net zero business
There are several challenges which many types of small business must overcome to make a successful journey to net zero
Carbon literacy for your business
How becoming carbon literate in your business is an important step on the way to realising your net zero ambitions
Improve your environmental performance
A more environmentally-friendly approach can protect your business, save money and improve your reputation.