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Sell by metric weights and measures
The metric weights and measures your business must use when selling goods, including kilograms, litres and metres.
Enforcing weights and measures legislation
Overview of who is responsible for the regulation of weights and measurement legislation in the UK.
Weights and measures
The law applying to the supply and sale of goods (including food and drink) by weight or other measures such as volume or length.
TikTok for business
Using TikTok to drive brand awareness and engagement, including creating an account, developing content and identifying trends.
Snapchat for business
How to use Snapchat to reach your audience with real time video and image content, including the basics of using the app and opportunities for businesses.
Pinterest for business
How to use Pinterest to reach your business’ target audience, including the basics of using the platform and delivering business benefits.
Write an effective press release
The types of news that media organisations look for and the key elements your press release should include.
Non-media public relations
The key non-media PR activities you can use to raise the profile of your business including sponsoring events.
Advantages and disadvantages of using online marketplaces
The benefits and challenges of using online marketplaces such as Amazon or eBay to sell your products over the internet.
Selling through online marketplaces
The main benefits of selling through online marketplaces such as eBay and Amazon and advice on how to get started selling.
Getting started on Amazon Marketplace
The basics of how to start selling products on the Amazon Marketplace including the steps you need to take.
Selling through niche online marketplaces
How to sell goods on specialist online marketplaces such as Etsy, Folksy, Not On The High Street and Gumtree.
Selling on Amazon Marketplace
How to sell on Amazon Marketplace, including uploading listings and the Buy Box.
What is branding?
What branding is, and how it could benefit your business if you get it right by highlighting what is unique about your business compared to competitors.
Starting a tourist accommodation business - Kribben Cottages (video)
Kribben Cottages explain how they started a four star self-catering accommodation business at the Mourne Mountains in County Down.
Tips to improve business cashflow
What you can do to free up cashflow in order to improve your business.
Assess your business plan to improve your business
The areas of your business that you should assess in order to uncover any problems or potential problems.
How are shares issued?
Issuing share capital and definitions of the relevant terminology.
Making changes to share capital
Companies House must be informed of a change in share capital and of the allotment of new shares.
Paying dividends and paying tax
How and when to pay a dividend to shareholders and how much employee shareholders can reinvest.