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Drainage system requirements to avoid water pollution
Types of drainage systems and how to ensure correct connections to reduce the risk of pollution from your business.
Types of water pollution notice
How water pollution is prevented through different types of notice from regulators, and what your business must do.
Regulation that protects surface water and groundwater
Information on the legislation controlling discharges into surface waters and groundwater and responsible bodies.
Preventing water pollution
Comply with water pollution legislation and avoid being prosecuted for causing a pollution incident.
Types of asbestos
Different types of asbestos used in construction before 1999 which may still be present in buildings you’re working in.
Managing asbestos
Guidance on how to identify sources of asbestos and work with and dispose of asbestos waste in your business.
Using design to boost our sales - Mullins Ice Cream (video)
Marking, labelling and marketing standards for food imports and exports
Information on marking, labelling and marketing food and drink products for import for export
Efficiency and environment
Environmental advice and guidance for Northern Ireland businesses to help you run a more efficient and responsible business
Innovation and R&D
Guidance on intellectual property, innovation and research and development, and financing business R&D in Northern Ireland
Running a food and drink business
Find business support and funding for the food and drink sector in Northern Ireland
How to become a net zero business
Guidance for small businesses to pledge to cut their emissions to net zero and practical actions to achieve success
Innovation, research and development grants
Overview of grants and support available for businesses undertaking research and development (R&D) and creating innovative new products and services
How can I use design in my business?
An overview of the many ways you can use design in your business, how to carry out a design audit and make design a part of your strategy
Innovation in manufacturing
Discover how innovation in manufacturing can help your business overcome challenges and boost growth.
Choose and work with a designer
How to find the right designer or design agency to work with, and how to ensure that your design project is successful
Non-disclosure agreements
Non-disclosure agreements can protect your ideas or invention when you need to discuss them with investors, manufacturers and other third parties
Pollution incidents and environmental damage
How to prevent pollution incidents in your business through good planning, and how to remedy environmental damage
Packaging and packaging waste management
How to comply with packaging regulations and how to reduce costs and the environmental impact of packaging
Intellectual property: the basics
How to recognise and use different types of intellectual property rights to protect your business' inventions and ideas