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Using a business model to improve your business (video)
Advice to help you become more competitive by using a clear business model as part of your business plan.
What are quality management standards?
Introduction to quality management standards, their purpose and examples you can implement in your business.
Advantages of quality management systems
Key benefits of implementing ISO 9001 or another quality management system in your business to increase efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
ISO 9001 certification
Find out about the ISO 9001 certification process, the associated costs, and what you must do to prepare for ISO 9001 certification assessment.
ISO 9001 certification costs
How to budget for an ISO 9001 project, and what types of costs to consider for QMS implementation and certification.
How to implement a quality management system
Key steps you should follow to create and implement an efficient quality management system for your business.
Project plan for ISO 9001 implementation
Prepare and plan for your ISO 9001 implementation with our free and easy-to-use project plan template.
Balanced scorecard
A balanced scorecard is a crucial tool in strategic management that allows you to measure the health of your business from four different perspectives.
Higher education business support
Higher education offers a diverse range of courses and qualifications for your employees
Using design to boost our sales - Mullins Ice Cream (video)
Risk management
Introduction to the risk management process and the steps to help you identify, manage and minimise risk in your business
Find out more about Foundation degrees
If you think that Foundation degrees are for you or for your employees, then there are a number of options available to find out more.
Mango Direct Marketing Ltd | Foundation degrees
Mango Direct Marketing Ltd has witnessed very tangible benefits from employing Foundation degree work placement students.
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Innovation, research and development grants
Overview of grants and support available for businesses undertaking research and development (R&D) and creating innovative new products and services
How can I use design in my business?
An overview of the many ways you can use design in your business, how to carry out a design audit and make design a part of your strategy
Innovation in manufacturing
Discover how innovation in manufacturing can help your business overcome challenges and boost growth.
Choose and work with a designer
How to find the right designer or design agency to work with, and how to ensure that your design project is successful
Networking for staff development
How networking can lead to effective partnerships with other businesses and help your staff develop their knowledge and social skills