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How to choose raw materials for ecodesign
Consider your use of raw materials while developing sustainable goods and services.
Ecodesign for end of product life
How to design products so that you or your customers can reuse or dispose of them in an environmentally friendly and cost-effective way.
Product ecodesign checklist
Considering the whole of a product's lifecycle to ensure goods and services become more sustainable
Ecodesign: compliance and standards
Understand the legal responsibilities and standards that relate to the ecodesign of products, and how to ensure compliance with ecodesign directives.
Ecodesign in product and service development
What is ecodesign and how it can help you to minimise the environmental impact of your goods and services
Advantages and disadvantages of ecodesign
Introduction to the environmental and cost benefits of ecodesign, and some barriers to creating products or services in a sustainable way.
Ecodesign: process and strategies
How to plan ecodesign for your products and introduce ecodesign activities within your business’ existing design process.
Research your products for ecodesign
How to carry out research and life cycle assessment to ensure that new or revised products follow ecodesign principles.
Joint ventures and business partnerships
What is a joint venture, how does it work, how it can benefit your business and how to plan your joint venture partnership for success.
6 tips for a successful joint venture
Six tips for setting up a successful joint venture, negotiating JV agreements and overcoming common problems that cause joint ventures to fail.
Identify ecodesign priorities
Assess your priorities when developing new or revised products that will use ecodesign.
What is ecodesign?
An overview of ecodesign and the key environmental considerations when developing products using ecodesign principles.
How are advertising standards regulated?
How advertising standards are regulated in the UK by two advertising codes covering broadcast and non-broadcast advertising and how to work within them.
R&D grants and support in Northern Ireland
Where to find research and development support and grants for businesses in Northern Ireland, and how Invest NI can help.
How to write a good job advert
Tips for employers on what to include in an effective job advertisement.
Advertising complaints procedures
What happens if a complaint is made against you and how you can complain about your rivals' advertisements if they are in breach of advertising codes.
The CAP and BCAP Advertising Codes
What kind of marketing and advertisements the Advertising Codes cover and the key points you need to be aware of.
Carrying out the job interview
How to conduct a fair job interview and keep appropriate records of the interview process.
Importing and exporting fresh fruit and vegetables
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
Best practice in employment and improving skills
How to improve your chances of winning contract work by developing your staff and using best practice in employment when preparing to tender.