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Choose insurance to suit your business structure
You may require certain types of business insurance depending on the structure of your business.
What you need when applying for a bank loan
Banks have a number of core criteria which they will take into account in assessing your finance application.
Signs your business is overtrading
Be mindful of the symptoms of overtrading so you can try to prevent it.
Social media and search engine optimisation (SEO)
Understand how to get started with social media search engine optimisation (SEO) and how it can benefit your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of business budgeting
The benefits and potential drawbacks of budgeting for businesses.
Apply to claim a repayment or remission of import duty on ‘at risk’ goods brought into Northern Ireland
Check if you can apply for a repayment or remission of EU import duty paid on goods brought into Northern Ireland, through the Duty Reimbursement Scheme.
Exporting to Germany
What you need to know about exporting to Germany, and how you can get help targeting this market.
Sectoral opportunities in Germany
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Apply for authorisation for the UK Internal Market Scheme if you bring goods into Northern Ireland
How to get authorised to declare goods you bring into Northern Ireland 'not at risk’ of moving to the EU, so that EU duty will not be payable on those goods.
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: groupage and mixed load consignments
How to move groups of agrifood products from Great Britain (England, Scotland and Wales) to Northern Ireland, which may include consignments of Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme (NIRMS) goods and consignments of non-NIRMS goods.
Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme: how to register and seal consignments
Businesses that sell or facilitate movement of food in Northern Ireland can register for the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme.
Potential problems when buying a business
Be aware of potential issues that may affect your purchase of an existing business.
Benefits of the UK-Australia free trade agreement
The UK has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with Australia which will make exporting to Australia cheaper, faster and more secure for UK businesses.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to Germany
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in Germany.
Taxes, duty and legal considerations when exporting to Germany
Find out about the numerous things you need to consider before you start exporting to Germany.
Support available for exporting to Germany
There are a range of support options available to help you export to Germany.
Benefits of the UK-New Zealand free trade agreement
The UK has signed a Free Trade Agreement (FTA) with New Zealand which will make exporting to New Zealand cheaper, faster and more secure for UK businesses.
Product life cycle management
Introduction to PLM, including tools, systems, and the substantial benefits it can bring to your business.
What is the circular economy?
How a circular economy works to minimise use of finite resources and reduce waste and how your business can benefit.
Advantages of credit checking customers
Why credit checking current or potential customers is so important.