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Survey | Tourism Enterprise Development Programme
Give your feedback on Tourism Northern Ireland's Tourism Enterprise Development (TED) Programme events and webinars.
Arts Council re-opens Digital Evolution Awards for organisations
Funding is available to support Northern Ireland arts organisations in developing digital and immersive art skills.
WOMEX 24 delegate bursaries
Arts Council NI is offering up to four bursary awards for NI music professionals looking to attend WOMEX 2024 World Music Expo in Manchester.
UK-Singapore collaborative R&D 2024
UK businesses can apply for a share of £5 million for collaborative innovation projects with Singapore.
Innovate UK Textile Fund 2024
Opportunity for businesses in the UK fashion and textile sector who are looking to develop innovative solutions to pressing industry challenges.
Belfast Region City Deal innovation programme
New Queen's University innovation programme aims to create high-quality jobs as part of the Belfast Region City Deal.
Faraday Battery Challenge Investment Readiness Programme 2024
Innovate UK Business Connect will select up to 15 SMEs to join the programme to accelerate their investment journey.
Investment Readiness Programme
Opportunity for UK cleantech businesses to get £5,000 funding, tailored support, and a chance to pitch to investors. Apply by 21 July 2024.
Training bursaries for early-career craftspeople
Apply for up to £4,000 to start training in a heritage craft or to further develop your skills.
Race equality event for the health & social care sector
Event to help health and social care employers develop and promote an ethnically diverse and inclusive workplace.
Applications open for Rural Engagement Arts Programme 2024
Grants from £500 to £10,000 are available to deliver arts projects benefitting rural-based communities.
R&D funding for disaster resilience technologies
Businesses can apply for a share of up to £1 million to develop disaster resilience, response and recovery technologies.
Strategic planning for business growth
Understand the importance of a clear and effective strategic plan to enable the growth of your business
How do you develop a strategic plan?
List of elements to include in your strategic plan - from your vision statement to your key goals for implementation.
Steps in the strategic planning process
Overview of strategic planning and management, and the importance of involving different levels of staff in the process
Key elements of strategic planning
Understand the essential questions that you should consider as part of your strategic planning process
Types of strategic planning models
Using strategic models, such as Five Forces, SWOT or PESTLE analysis, can help you assess threats and opportunities facing your business.
The purpose of strategic planning
Understand what is meant by strategic planning, what the process entails, and the purpose it serves in your business
Implementing a strategic plan
How to implement and execute your strategic plan, and monitor performance against your strategic objectives.
PESTLE analysis example
An example of PESTLE analysis, and information you should examine to assess external factors affecting your business