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Trading partner relationships and e-commerce
How internet-based technologies can improve relationships with your business and trading partners.
Business mistakes: hiring the wrong people
Making unwise staff hiring choices can seriously undermine the success of your start-up business.
Identify e-commerce opportunities
The main opportunities for introducing e-commerce within your business including direct sales, pre-sales and post-sales support.
Small Business Rate Relief
The Small Business Rate Relief (SBRR) provides different levels of rate relief for Northern Ireland business properties depending on their net annual value.
Running an e-commerce website
The activities you will have to undertake once your e-commerce site has been launched including maintenance, marketing and security.
User experience in e-commerce
How to make an e-commerce website easy to use for the customer, including the user interface, shopping cart and payment software.
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.
The induction process for new salespeople
How to create an induction process for new salespeople, including training tips, industry insights, and best practices for onboarding your sales team.
Manage your sales team
How to manage and motivate your sales team with clear strategies, roles, and data-driven performance tracking.
Setting sales targets
Set clear sales targets linked to incentives such as commissions and bonuses for your sales team, covering new sales, renewals, and converting lapsed customers.
Digital Innovation Fund
Funding is available for National Lighthouse projects and Rapid Demonstrators, up to £150,000 and £50,000 respectively.
Employees working from home
The key issues to consider if you decide that working from home is a possibility for your business.
Applications open for Rural Engagement Arts Programme 2024
Grants from £500 to £10,000 are available to deliver arts projects benefitting rural-based communities.
When do I need to hire a salesperson?
Assess your recruitment needs and don’t employ sales staff until you’re sure you need to – consider your current opportunities and resources.