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Choose an outsourcing partner
How to find the right outsourcing partner and choose a provider that can add value to your business.
Service level agreements
Service level agreements define the service that outsourcing partners are expected to provide.
Online outsourcing
The advantages of using electronic outsourcing instead of conventional outsourcing.
Types of outsourcing services
Common types and examples of outsourcing services, including disruptive outsourcing solutions.
Outsourcing
What is outsourcing (or contracting out), how does it work and what are the pros and cons of outsourcing to your business.
The different online selling regulations
The legal position and the relevant legislation to consider when selling online, including data protection, consumer protection and electronic commerce
Incorporating recycled materials into construction projects
The business benefits and methods of using recycled or reclaimed materials in your construction project.
Recycling wood from construction projects
How your business can recycle or reuse wood waste on your construction project, and the potential benefits.
Recycling tiles and board from construction projects
How you can recycle or reuse tile and board materials on your construction project, and the potential benefits.
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.
Rules on credit agreements
Understand the rules that govern credit agreements between businesses and consumers such as the consumer credit act and consumer contract regulations.
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.
Rules on advertising credit
The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.
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.
Consumer credit
An overview of the rules about consumer credit and whether your business needs a consumer credit licence from the Financial Conduct Authority.
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.
Development stage of a product life cycle
How to develop the idea for your product or service, plan potential outcomes and product expansion.
Product life cycles - decline stage
How to deal with product decline and extend the lifespan of your product or service.
Introduction stage of a product life cycle
How to introduce your product or service to potential customers in the marketplace and promote your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of using social media
Understand how social media can benefit your business through increased brand awareness, and the potential pitfalls such as ineffective use.