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Market strategy and planning
How to develop a marketing strategy and write a marketing plan
Market research
How to conduct your market research and competitor research
Pre-start checklist
There’s a lot to think about before you take steps to start your business. Find out what other people have done, get help to develop a plan of action, research your market and find tools to refine your idea.
Start your business checklist
You’re ready to take the plunge to get your business going. Use our guides and tools to help you through the phase of getting your business established - from finding and managing money to choosing premises and hiring staff.
Running your business checklist
You're running a business and want to accelerate your sales and growth, so what steps do you need to take and what help is available? Use our support to get ahead and find out how other local entrepreneurs have made the transition.
EU BPR
How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
GB BPR
Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
How to keep up to date on chemical regimes
A quick reference guide on where to obtain the latest information on European Union and United Kingdom chemical regimes
Hydrogen transport and storage business models consultation
Views sought on business model designs, regulatory arrangements, strategic planning and the role of blending
How to become a net zero business
Guidance for small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero and practical actions to achieve success
Future flight challenge phase 3
Competition aims to fund projects that will position the UK as a leader in the third revolution of aviation
Automotive technologies and growing capability competition
The Advanced Propulsion Centre is investing up to £25 million in developing automotive technologies
Farmers urged to take care when mixing slurry
Follow the slurry mixing code to reduce the health and safety risks
The Power of PR programme for Newry, Mourne and Down
This free programme aims to help small businesses effectively promote their business on a tight budget
How can I use design in my business?
An overview of the many ways you can use design in your business, how to carry out a design audit and make design a part of your strategy
Innovation in manufacturing
Discover how innovation in manufacturing can help your business overcome challenges and boost growth.
Choose and work with a designer
How to find the right designer or design agency to work with, and how to ensure that your design project is successful
Networking for staff development
How networking can lead to effective partnerships with other businesses and help your staff develop their knowledge and social skills
Non-disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreements can protect your ideas or invention when you need to discuss them with investors, manufacturers and other third parties
Implement staff incentive schemes
Benefits of offering incentives, rewards and perks to staff and the different ways employers can do this