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Enforcement of food laws
The Framework Agreement outlines the remit of the Food Standards Agency to supervise and monitor local authority enforcement.
Food and feed hygiene for farmers and growers
Guidance for farmers and growers on hygiene, and food and feed health and safety legislation.
Support for craft breweries, cideries and distilleries
Find advice and support for craft beer and spirit producers in Northern Ireland from agencies such as Invest NI, Tourism NI, NIFDA and CAMRA.
Waste options for breweries, cideries and distilleries
How to dispose of brewery and distillery waste, and reuse it for animal feed, fertiliser and other environmentally-friendly purposes.
Start a craft brewery, cidery or distillery
Key considerations for a new brewery or distillery, including market research, planning and finance.
Selling craft beer, cider and spirits
How to sell your craft alcohol product, including channels to market and how to promote your drink.
Craft cider making in Northern Ireland
The history of cider making in Northern Ireland, the current industry and what defines craft cider.
Alcohol labelling rules
Introduction to the rules for labelling alcohol products, including a list of all the information required to be on the label.
Funding for innovation start-ups
How to fund an innovation start-up through private financing, equity investments and publicly funded schemes
Funding product or service innovation
Where to find innovation funding and support to start or grow your business through innovation and carry out innovation projects
Concept development and testing
How to define new product concept and test it with your market segment to determine if the product will be a success
UK innovation funding
Where to find support and funding for Northern Ireland businesses looking to create innovative new products and services.
Decide whether to lease or buy assets
The pros and cons of leasing and buying outright.
Marketing your franchise opportunity
Deciding who you want to franchise with and how to advertise and promote your business to attract potential franchisees.
Consumer law in Europe
Understanding consumer protection law in the European Union including providing information, safety and product labelling and packaging regulations.
Stopping self-employment
What you need to do and who to contact at HM Revenue & Customs when you stop being self-employed.
Advantages and challenges of exporting to France
Be aware of the advantages and challenges of doing business in France.
Sectoral opportunities in France
There are a number of sectors that could potentially offer some opportunities to Northern Ireland companies.
Handling grievances
How to keep staff and maintain morale by resolving grievances effectively and quickly.
Pregnancy at work
Pregnant employees' rights in relation to health and safety, antenatal care, and dismissal/discrimination.