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Ecodesign in product and service development
What is ecodesign and how it can help you to minimise the environmental impact of your goods and services
Advantages and disadvantages of ecodesign
Introduction to the environmental and cost benefits of ecodesign, and some barriers to creating products or services in a sustainable way.
Ecodesign: process and strategies
How to plan ecodesign for your products and introduce ecodesign activities within your business’ existing design process.
Research your products for ecodesign
How to carry out research and life cycle assessment to ensure that new or revised products follow ecodesign principles.
Identify ecodesign priorities
Assess your priorities when developing new or revised products that will use ecodesign.
What is ecodesign?
An overview of ecodesign and the key environmental considerations when developing products using ecodesign principles.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Business insurance: the basics
Details of the different types of insurance for businesses and finding a broker.
What is venture capital?
Overview of venture capital and how it can be used to finance a new business or grow an existing business.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
What is crowdfunding?
Overview of crowdfunding and how it can be used to finance a business.
Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.
What types of business insurance are legally required?
Information on the types of cover you must have by law - typically employers' liability and motor insurance.
Checklist: buying insurance for your business
Key stages when choosing and buying insurance.
What insurance does my business need?
Learn about the different types of insurance and how to get help from an insurance broker.
Liability and professional indemnity cover
Insurance against legal claims for damages - public and product liability and professional indemnity cover.
Business insurance when working from home
How working from home could affect your cover - perhaps requiring an increased premium or changes to your property.
Insure against common business risks
Risks most businesses need to consider insuring against - from fire, theft and equipment failure to unpaid bills and cyber attacks.