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How to move goods by rail
An overview of the rules for moving goods by rail and the key documents needed to transport your goods on the railways.
How to comply with energy labelling requirements
An overview of the steps your business needs to take to comply with ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.
Which products need an energy label?
The types of in-scope energy-related products that require energy efficient labelling under legislation.
Ecodesign requirements
What your business needs to do to comply with the ecodesign requirements for energy-related products.
Ecodesign and energy labelling in manufacturing
How to comply with with ecodesign and energy labelling legislation that applies to energy-related products.
Selling and storing tobacco products
What you need to do if you sell or store tobacco products in the UK
Name your business
Guides on how to choose a name for your startup business and the rules you need to follow depending on your choice
EU BPR
How EU BPR affects businesses in Northern Ireland and where to get support for your activities which fall within scope
GB BPR
Guidance on how GB BPR regulates biocidal products that are supplied or used in the Great Britain market
How to keep up to date on chemical regimes
A quick reference guide on where to obtain the latest information on European Union and United Kingdom chemical regimes
REACH - Registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals
What REACH is, and how you must comply with it if you supply, manufacture, use or import certain chemicals
Manufacturing and the environment
Guides on how to improve the environmental performance of your manufacturing business
How to get from unemployed to self-employed
Information and advice on how to get started in business when you are unemployed and key questions to consider.
Business start-up challenges for unemployed people
Guidance on starting your own business when unemployed and how to overcome any potential challenges along the way.
Becoming a sole trader
An overview of the things you need to consider before starting in business on your own and some of the benefits.
UK economic interest groupings
Guidance on UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) and European economic interest groupings (EEIG) business entities.
Business plan: dos and don’ts
A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.
Developing an up-to-date business plan - AKC Home Support Services
Case study with Darren Jones, who shares his experience of writing a business plan when he launched his care business.
Stock control systems - keeping track manually
Using inventory listing, stock codes, stock books and a simple re-order system to manage your stock
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland