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Contribute to communities where goods and services are produced
Businesses contribute to communities where goods and services are produced.
Research overseas customers' and markets' creditworthiness
Political, economic, currency exchange and banking issues to consider.
Receiving payments from overseas customers
Interbank transfers, buyer's cheques, banker's drafts, international money orders and debit or credit cards.
Avoid corruption and bribery overseas
Remain within the law and promote corporate social responsibility by trading honestly and transparently.
Payment terms for overseas customers
Learn about the main transaction types for overseas customers.
Legal responsibilities as an exporter
The HM Revenue & Customs rules that apply to exporters.
Dealing in Fairtrade products
Use or sell Fairtrade products in business to promote sustainable development and corporate social responsibility.
Benefits of ethical trading
How considering social, environmental and economic objectives can make you more competitive.
Protecting the environment
Implement sustainable development policies to minimise your business' negative impact on the world around it.
Getting paid when exporting
Guidance on reducing risks associated with receiving payments from selling goods or services internationally.
Basics of exporting
What's involved in selling goods or services to another country.
Enforcement of civil court orders in Northern Ireland
How to seek a court order to recover debts if you win your claim and the customer still fails to pay.
Winding up and bankruptcy petitions
How to issue a petition to close the business or enforce a judgment if your customer does not pay you.
How bankruptcy petitions work
How to issue a bankruptcy petition.
Non-bank finance
Non-bank finance options for businesses and how to choose between them.
Market research and market reports
How to use market research and market reports to understand your marketplace, your customers and their behaviour for better targeting.
Difference between quantitative and qualitative research
The main differences between qualitative and quantitative field research and the basics of using each for your business’ market and customer research.
Primary and secondary market research
Sources of information you can use to learn more about your market business libraries, trade associations, business news and your own data.
Raise long-term funding through debt capital markets
Long-term funding options available for larger businesses by issuing and selling bonds through debt capital markets.
Advantages and disadvantages of raising finance through asset securitisation
How securitisation allows you to use your income-generating assets as security for bonds.