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Consumer credit rules for businesses that hire out or lease goods
An introduction to how consumer credit rules affect businesses that hire or lease goods including providing a written hire agreement stating the consumer’s rights.
Skills and training for directors and owners
The key skills needed by business owners and directors and how these skills can be developed.
Manage the risks of exporting
Learn how you can identify and manage export risks.
Getting paid when exporting
Guidance on reducing risks associated with receiving payments from selling goods or services internationally.
Does my business need a consumer credit licence?
If you sell on credit, lend money, issue credit cards, collect debts or give debt advice, you may need a consumer credit licence to operate.
How to apply for a consumer credit licence
You can apply for consumer credit licensing from the Financial Conduct Authority who will assess your fitness on factors such as competence and past offences.
How to maintain heating systems effectively
What a professional should check when maintaining heating and hot water systems and regular checks you can carry out.
Export licences and certificates
Licences, certificates and special rules for taking goods out of the UK
Tax breaks to encourage energy efficiency
Understand the tax breaks available for using cleaner energy and energy-efficient vehicles, plant and machinery.
Checking boiler efficiency
Calculating boiler size, checking the boiler efficiency database and information on Energy Performance Certificates.
Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning systems
Information about HVAC systems, running and maintenance costs, and how using zone controls can improve efficiency.
How to use heating equipment efficiently
Tips on getting the most out of your heating system to cut energy costs and improve overall heating system efficiency.
Energy assessments for heating and hot water systems
Energy assessments allow you to make informed decisions on heating system upgrades and efficiency improvements.
Skills required by growing businesses
How the complexity and variety of skills your business needs to access increase as your business grows.
Building a management team
Key considerations when building an effective management team for your business.
How to source and design low-carbon products
How to design or find suppliers of low-carbon goods and materials to benefit the environment and attract new customers.
How to cut carbon emissions from energy use
How you can cut your greenhouse gas emissions by reducing the amount of energy used in your business.
How to cut carbon emissions from business travel
Cut your carbon emissions from business travel by reducing journeys and making better travel decisions.
Demonstrating management's commitment to environmental change
Ensure everyone knows that finance, time and staff resources are committed and are good, long-term investments.
Delegation skills for business owners and directors
Why effective delegating of business tasks can be efficient time management and how to best go about it.