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Sharing knowledge in your business
How to share knowledge effectively and efficiently between different people and areas in your business.
Knowledge management systems
Overview of the systems you can use to manage knowledge in a business - eg data mining, analytical and reporting tools.
Operating a bus service in Northern Ireland
This guide will help you to understand what you need to do to run a bus company and service in Northern Ireland.
Bus public transport in Northern Ireland
A Commercial Bus Service Permit system has replaced the old bus route licensing element of the Road Service licence.
How to get a bus operator licence
You need a Bus Operator’s Licence to carry passengers in a vehicle carrying nine or more passengers for hire or reward.
Commercial Bus Service Permits
Detailing the types of bus services that need a Service Permit from the Department for Infrastructure.
Knowledge management and your business (video)
Watch this short video to find out how to implement knowledge management in business to gain a competitive edge.
Vehicle documents for international road haulage
Heavy goods vehicle and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Certificates, licences and permits for HGVs and trailer
Essential documentation about your HGV and trailer to carry when you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.
Insurance, tax and vehicle security documents
Documents on vehicle and goods insurance, and various tolls, taxes, charges and permissions you need to carry abroad.
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.
Slow or stop the growth of your business
Identify when to slow down or stop business growth and how to stop it if you are encountering difficulties
PESTLE analysis example
An example of PESTLE analysis, and information you should examine to assess external factors affecting your business
Financing your business: the options (video)
Tutorial on common ways to raise business finance, such as bank finance, equity finance and accessing government grants.
Company name and trade mark checker
Check that your planned company name or trade mark is not already registered or similar to one already existing
Rules for naming your business
Information on the regulations that affect the name of your limited company or limited liability partnership
Five simple steps to set up a pop-up shop
Business planning, market research and complying with regulations are vital to pop-up business success.
Find the right premises for a pop-up shop
Getting the right commercial premises in Northern Ireland can help to make a success of your pop-up shop business.
Market your pop-up shop
Getting customers interested in your pop-up shop, and getting them through the door, is important for success.