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Report a UK Internal Market issue
Report issues you have faced when buying or selling goods or services between different parts of the UK.
Claiming tariff quotas to reduce import duties
Tariff quotas let you import a certain amount of specific goods at a lower rate of duty. Most tariff quotas operate on a first come first serve basis
Networking for staff development
How networking can lead to effective partnerships with other businesses and help your staff develop their knowledge and social skills
Implement staff incentive schemes
Benefits of offering incentives, rewards and perks to staff and the different ways employers can do this
Recruiting company directors
To improve your chance of business success, choose the right mix of skills and personalities for your directors
Staff and business development through higher education
Higher education training opportunities can help develop your employees and grow your business
Vocational qualifications
How vocational qualifications can help you develop the skills your employees need to perform particular jobs or roles
Communicate your business strategy and gain employee buy in
Build and communicate a business story to explain your background and business strategy, and how to get your employees to champion it
Lead and motivate your staff
Inspire and motivate your staff to improve your chances of business success
Using the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) to move goods
Understanding the New Computerised Transit System and how to use it in your business
Price lists, estimates, quotations and tenders
Find out how to present prices to your customers, including how to draw up price lists, estimates and quotations and prices for tenders.
Choose the right social media platforms
Different types of social media platforms serve different business needs - how to choose the best one or combination to reach your audience and meet your goals.
Drink
Guidance on selling alcohol in Northern Ireland and producing and distributing wine, craft beer and cider
LinkedIn for business
How LinkedIn works for businesses and how you can use it as part of your marketing plan to reach your audience and meet goals such as sales leads and awareness.
YouTube for business
How YouTube can be an effective way of reaching your audience with video content and how to best optimise your videos and manage your channel.
How to enter and win business awards
Entering and winning business awards is a good public relations opportunity that can raise the profile of your business.
Develop your public relations plan
The elements of a public relations (PR) plan including, aim and objectives, target audience, target media, tactics, schedule, resources, budget and evaluation.
Identify your target media for public relations
Identifying the media outlets that will be most interested in giving your business coverage including local newspapers, radio and influencers.
Public relations opportunities
Advice on tailoring your public relations (PR) activities to the needs of different media outlets.
Advantages and disadvantages of public relations
Consider the advantages and disadvantages of public relations (PR) such as cost, effectiveness, measurement, influence and reach.