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Ethical trading
Implement corporate social responsibility policies when conducting overseas trade.
How socially responsible is your business?
Audit business activities relating to the market, your workforce, the environment, the community and human rights
Ensure staff welfare in your supply chain
Trade ethically and take responsibility for the human rights of workers indirectly involved in your business.
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.
Business mentoring and other types of business support
Building on your business mentoring support through coaching, networking, peer mentoring and learning alliances.
Face-to-face business mentoring
How to choose the business mentoring format that works for you if you prefer face-to-face meetings to online mentorship.
600 small business ideas
Detailed guides on over 600 small business trades and sectors for start-up research, market trends and sector regulations
How to become a business mentor
Skills and experience you'll need to become a business mentor, including the ability to listen and empathise.
Ards and North Down business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area
Business growth support in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon