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How to use septic tanks, package treatment plants and cesspools
How to comply with environmental regulations if you use septic tanks, package treatment plants in your business.
Upgrade to energy efficient office equipment and systems
How to save energy in your business by making the right choices when you purchase new office equipment.
Where is asbestos found in buildings?
A list of some of the most common locations in older buildings where you might find asbestos-containing materials.
How to apply for trade effluent consents
How to apply for a trade effluent consent or agreement, how to comply and when you need a new or revised consent.
Disposing of asbestos waste
How to correctly dispose of different types of waste that is contaminated with asbestos in Northern Ireland.
The eCommerce Directive and the UK
What you need to do now that the eCommerce Directive no longer applies to the UK.
Requirements of the Waste Incineration Directive
What the Waste Incineration Directive is, what your business needs to do to comply with it, and exclusions.
Do I need a permit for burning waste?
The different types of permits and licences that your business needs for burning waste in Northern Ireland.
Controls on types of waste burning units
An overview of the different kinds of containers, plant and equipment that your business can use to burn waste.
Controls on burning waste in the open
How burning waste in the open, including bonfires, is controlled and the restrictions on dark smoke.
Exemptions for burning waste
When you need to register a waste exemption for burning waste in Northern Ireland and how to comply with conditions.
Working with Northern Ireland Trading Standards Service
How Trading Standards can help your business comply with the law when a customer has lodged a complaint about your business or you need general advice.
Fair trading for businesses selling goods or services
An overview of the law relating to fair trading and how this may affect your business - including pricing and product description.
Marketing on a tight budget
How to get the most out of a small or limited marketing budget using cost-effective marketing methods such as Public Relations and online marketing.
Review and evaluate your current marketing spend
Factors you should consider when analysing your marketing budget such as last year’s customer spend figures and changes in the market.
How to attract, win and keep your customers
Advice on getting more business from your existing customers and on finding new customers to reach the most profitable groups.
How to stick to your marketing budget
Ideas for marketing objectives you could set for your business, and advice on keeping your aims on track to stay within your budget.
What is affiliate marketing?
What affiliate marketing is and how your business can set it up and benefit from the potential boost to website traffic and brand reach.
Digital marketing on a budget
Cost-effective ways to promote your business using email, social networking or a blog to reach your target audience with marketing messages.
Public relations on a budget
Advice on how to get the best out of public relations (PR) with limited funds by making your business stand out, networking and press releases.