Retail & Wholesale

Implementation of new stock management systems;
Use of analytics to improve ecommerce online;
Improving existing processes by introducing new technology or modifying existing technology;
Introducing more durable packing or eco-friendly packaging;
Installing automated systems for materials handling;
New materials in products e.g. smart fabrics for the fashion/textile industry;
Enhancing materials in products that are cheaper, stronger, thinner, lighter, or;
Use of devices that improve operational efficiency.

Overcoming challenges and uncertainties;
Designing and making products;
Suggesting a more cost effective process;
Suggesting a more time efficient process;
Time spent researching and development of current projects;
Seeking to improve processes, services, materials or devices;
Production of prototypes or performance testing;
Development of software or IT solutions;
Investment in failed projects or developed products that are never launched/used;
Efficiency of product, process or service;
Employing any staff of a highly skilled background or with technical or scientific background;

Staff Costs – Employee costs (salary, national insurance and employer pension) are apportioned for their time spent on the R&D project plus any reimbursed associated business expenses.
Software – Purchased for R&D purposes and costs apportioned for any subsequent use.
Subcontracted R&D – You can claim 65% of what you paid your R&D subcontractor.
Utilities & Consumables – Water, fuel, power and material used in the project.
Prototypes – Produced for R&D purposes