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Prepare for outsourcing and be aware of pitfalls in areas of costs, productivity, communication and culture.

The advantages of using electronic outsourcing instead of conventional outsourcing.

Common types and examples of outsourcing services, including disruptive outsourcing solutions.

What is outsourcing (or contracting out), how does it work and what are the pros and cons of outsourcing to your business.

Find out how you can use the IPO's free IP Health Check tool to help protect your intellectual property assets.

Find out how to grow your business through a franchise operation, and use franchise agreements to prevent common problems.

Consider the benefits and challenges of outsourcing product distribution, and IP issues in outsourcing agreements.

How to license out your intellectual property, and choose the right type of license, to fuel the growth of your business.

How to value and sell your business' intellectual property and use your IP to support your growth strategy.

Ways you can use intellectual property (such as brands, patents and designs) to support the growth of your business.

Overseas supplier agreements should cover pricing and trading terms in great detail, to ensure they offer the best way of avoiding disputes.

How to pay international invoices and overseas suppliers - common payment methods, their pros and cons, and foreign currency issues.

Importance of building a strong relationship with your overseas suppliers, managing quality and carrying out performance reviews.

Price, quality and reliability are critical factors when choosing a supplier overseas.

Understand the challenges of sourcing overseas, such as varying trade restrictions, language, cultural and legal differences, and business practices.

Understand the benefits of sourcing your products and materials overseas, and the issues that can arise when purchasing internationally.

Common problems associated with international purchasing and using overseas suppliers, and how to avoid them.

Tips on drawing up a contract with your supplier to protect your interests and agree standards of service.

Practical tips and tactics to help you conduct successful supplier contract negotiations.

How to negotiate a supplier price and use strategies like counter-offers and discounts to secure a deal that offers good value for money.

Find the right strategy for your supplier contract negotiation and prepare to win the best deals for your business.

How to define goals and objectives for supplier negotiations, and determine your bargaining range ahead of the negotiations.

How to prepare for successful supplier contract negotiations.

Best practice tips and strategies to help you prepare for and conduct successful supplier contract negotiations.

Possible penalties, operational barriers and other points to consider when ending a contract with a supplier.