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Business mistakes: weak financial planning
Lack of capital, contingency plans and a reluctance to seek professional advice are all potential start-up problems
Weights and measures rules for licensed premises
Weights and measures rules for licensed premises including approved measures of alcohol and pricing information.
Five ways to manage your client-agency relationship
What steps you should take to manage the relationship with your advertising agency including maintaining regular contact and setting confidentiality agreements.
Protecting consumers' economic and legal interests in the EU
Consumer rights protection in the European Union for transactions involving holidays, credit, toys, chemicals, financial services, energy and online purchases.
Checklist: starting a social enterprise
A checklist of key questions you should consider to help you succeed when setting up a social enterprise
Product labelling and packaging in the EU
EU rules and regulations relating to product labelling and packaging including product origin and production, genetic modification, food, nutrition and plastics.
Providing consumer information in the EU
How to find and provide product information to your customers while complying with European Union regulations that aim to protect consumers from being mislead
Consumer safety in the EU
Rules and regulations in the European Union to ensure products are not dangerous to consumers, for instance cosmetics, foodstuffs, toys and explosives.
Accurate descriptions: Used vehicle sales
How to describe used vehicle sales in a lawful way in line with consumer protection legislation.
Consumer law in Europe
Understanding consumer protection law in the European Union including providing information, safety and product labelling and packaging regulations.
How to become a successful woman in business
Tips, guidance and support for potential women entrepreneurs on taking the rights steps when starting a business
How entrepreneurial are women in NI?
Overview of female entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland and support available to help women get started in business
Support for women in business
Support programmes available to business women and potential women entrepreneurs in Northern Ireland
How to comply with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
How to treat your customers fairly and honestly when dealing with them, the regulations that apply to unfair treatment of consumers and your responsibilities.
Hiring an advertising agency or an in-house employee
Understanding the differences between hiring an advertising agency or an in-house employee to deliver on your marketing outputs.
Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Choose an advertising agency
Choose an advertising agency that suits your business and that will help you achieve your goals.
Negotiate a contract with an advertising agency
What you should include in any formal arrangements your business makes with a new advertising agency including contract length, campaign details and objectives.
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business