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What is open source software?
What is open source software, how does it work and how is it different to proprietary, closed-source software.
Tips for selecting open source business software
How to choose what open source software to use in your business and make sure that you get the most of it.
Find support for open source software
Where to find support and training for implementing open source solutions in your business.
What is an environmental review?
An environmental review is a three-stage process of assessing environmental performance and making improvements.
Why making environmental improvements is good for business
Environmental improvements can improve your business image to attract and retain good staff and generate good publicity.
Motivating staff to make environmental improvements
How to gauge company-wide interest, appoint environmental champions, delegate responsibilities and encourage initiative.
Environmental teams and champions
Advice on choosing the right person or team to co-ordinate and facilitate your business culture change.
Make the financial case for environmental improvements
Carrying out investment appraisals can help to convince management about the viability of environmental improvements.
Ongoing environmental improvement
Plan and collect feedback, set targets, monitor success, change, adapt and re-evaluate to keep on track.
Maintain communication about environmental improvements
Keep sharing ideas, train staff, take time out, be honest if things go wrong, encourage and incentivise.
Changing your organisation's environmental culture
Create a new working culture with shared vision, good teamwork and improved environmental awareness.
Innovate UK open funding competitions
Information about Innovate UK’s funding opportunities open to any innovative business, from any sector
Categories of R&D supported by Innovate UK
Innovate UK funds different categories of research and development (R&D) activities to support a wide range of sectors
How to apply for Innovate UK funding
Who can apply for Innovate UK funding, and what projects are eligible for support
Using the internet for business
Reasons for using the internet in business, main considerations and common pitfalls businesses should be aware of.
Advantages of using internet in business
Using internet in business can increase your profits, reduce costs and help you work more productively.
Types of e-commerce business models
Basic e-commerce models are business to business (B2B) or business to consumer (B2C), although other models exist.
Email and internet acceptable use policy
An acceptable use policy can help limit risks and data breaches, ensure compliance and protect your business reputation.
Advantages and disadvantages of using email for business
Understand the key benefits and downsides of using email for business, and how to use email technology more effectively.
Using email for business communication and marketing
Different ways you can use email to enhance your business operations, including marketing and communications.