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Is rail transport right for your goods?
How rail freight transport is used for certain goods and routes as a useful alternative to other modes of transport.
Radiation screening at ports and airports
Incoming freight, vehicles and passengers and pedestrians are routinely screened for radiation at UK ports and airports.
Types of payment cards available
An overview of payment card types - including credit, debit, charge, pre-paid, travel and purchasing cards.
Registering as a fireworks retailer
How to register with the Department of Justice as a firework retailer in Northern Ireland and why it is important to ensure you have an up-to-date licence.
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: groupage and mixed load consignments
How to move groups of agrifood products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland, which may include consignments of Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) goods and consignments of non-NIRMS goods.
Advantages and disadvantages of using payment cards for purchases
How using credit, debit, charge and pre-paid cards can benefit your business and potential pitfalls to be aware of.
Accepting card payments for goods or services
The process involved in enabling your business to accept sales using credit, debit, charge and pre-paid cards.
How payment card processing works
The sequence of a transaction and how long it will take for your account to be credited.
Using payment cards for your business
Advice on using payment cards for business expenditure and on increasing sales by accepting cards from customers.
Support available for exporting to Australia
There are a range of support options available to help you export to Australia.
Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to Australia
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to Australia.
Benefits of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
The UK has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia which will make exporting to Australia cheaper, faster and more secure for UK businesses.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Australia
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Australia.
Sectoral opportunities in Australia
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
How to assess your transport needs for international trade
Speed, cost, regulation and other requirements that may influence your choice of transport mode for your goods.
Steps to avoid cashflow problems in your business
Business practices and things to consider to avoid and prevent cashflow problems before they occur.
Advantages of using a cashflow forecast
How cashflow forecasts can be used to avoid overtrading and other problems.
Cashflow management techniques
How to manage your cashflow to help speed up cash inflows and slow down cash outflows to improve overall cashflow.
Choose insurance to suit your business structure
You may require certain types of business insurance depending on the structure of your business.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to New Zealand
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in New Zealand.