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How to use Lean and Six Sigma together
How Lean methods can be used alongside Six Sigma working methods to improve the efficiency of processes.
How to implement process efficiency improvements
Identifying ways of improving process efficiency and reducing waste to increase the profitability of your business.
Get the skills to start a business when unemployed
How find sources of training and support to get the experience and confidence to start your own business.
Finding a business idea when unemployed
Tips and resources to help you to find a successful business idea, concept, product or service to base your business on.
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative sources of finance including, family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Teach yourself how to manage money better
Use all the resources that are available to your business to help find out more about managing money effectively.
Creative ways to succeed in business
How to think outside the box in business and how to implement and profit from your creative thinking.
Control costs when starting your business
How to keep control of costs in your startup business and how to look for common ways to make savings.
Manage your cashflow effectively
Make your cash work for you by keeping a regular check on all money going in and out of the business.
Realistic business planning with limited finances
How to create business plans and cashflow forecasts to help control finances in your startup business.
How to eliminate unnecessary business costs
How to cut wasteful spending in your business in order to invest more money and improve financial performance.
Checking boiler efficiency
Calculating boiler size, checking the boiler efficiency database and information on Energy Performance Certificates.
What is the EU Construction Products Regulation?
Background to the new Northern Ireland CPR rules looking at the EU Construction Products Regulation.
Construction products and the UK(NI) indication
Information on the new UK(NI) marking and when your business needs to use it for construction products.
Placing construction products on the Northern Ireland market
Guidance for businesses placing construction products on the Northern Ireland market and the correct markings to use.
Changes for Northern Ireland economic operators
Changes which businesses making construction products available on the market in Northern Ireland need to be aware of.
Accepted markings on construction products for different markets
A breakdown for your business of the accepted markings on construction products for different markets.
Installing an efficient heating system - Marine Hotel (video)
Claire Hunter of Marine Hotel in Ballycastle explains how they installed an efficient LPG gas zoned heating system.
How to use heating and hot water systems efficiently
How you can use heating and hot water systems in your business more efficiently, to save money and help the environment.
Construction Products Regulation in Northern Ireland
Practical information for placing construction products on the Northern Ireland market and unfettered access provisions.