As we enter a new decade, small business owners will be looking for new opportunities and ways to increase sales and grow their business.

Exporting is one option to seriously consider as it can significantly help firms to increase turnover and enhance business performance. For a first-time exporter, the cross-border market is the perfect place to begin, writes Alison Currie from InterTradeIreland.

Here are ten useful tips to get you started.

'Do you collaborate with those outside your organisation and make use of their resources and skills to reach new customers?'

Leading expert Professor Nuran Acur tells us why businesses should collaborate openly with partners and industry. In the third of the ‘Innovation Station’ podcast series, the award winning scholar shares insight and practical advice on how to unravel ‘ the collaboration conundrum’.

The European Commission is seeking applications for the final round of funding under the current Horizon 2020 programme worth €11bn. Key focus areas in 2020 are climate change, clean energy, plastics, cyber security and the digital economy. InterTradeIreland can help companies and researchers across the island to collaborate in Horizon 2020 through our range of Horizon 2020 supports.  

Do you have a new product, process or service you want to develop? The Co-Innovate programme has up to €150k funding available to bring your idea to life as well as salary support to hire an expert to deliver the project.   Come along to one of our FREE information sessions in January and February to find out more.