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NI Retail Movement Scheme phase 3: Products that need individual product labels from 1 July 2025
From 1 July 2025, additional food products that move through the Retail Movement Scheme must be individually labelled.
Labelling requirements for individual products, boxes and retailer premises in Northern Ireland
Labelling requirements for retailers in Northern Ireland moving certain agri-food products under the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to New Zealand
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to New Zealand.
Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to Germany
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to Germany.
Benefits of the UK-New Zealand free trade agreement
The UK has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand which will make exporting to New Zealand cheaper, faster and more secure for UK businesses.
Sectoral opportunities in New Zealand
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Sectoral opportunities in Germany
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
How can I start exporting?
First steps and early considerations before you decide to start selling outside Northern Ireland.
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Sign up for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme
Sign up for the scheme and apply online for a General Certificate to move retail products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland.
EU exit - local trade advice and support organisations
Sources of trade advice for businesses now that the UK has left the European Union.
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
Risk management process
Risk management process involves five crucial steps that can help you identify, assess and mitigate risks to your business
Exporting to France
What you need to know about exporting to France, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Business growth through acquisition, mergers and partnerships
Understand the power of partnerships in business and how to use acquisitions, joint ventures and mergers to grow your company.
Planning for business growth (video)
Watch our short video tutorial to find out how to carry out a business review and prepare your business for growth.
Product development strategy
How to create a product development strategy and use tactics such as brand expansion to increase your sales and market share.