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Paper manufacturing and renewable energy generation
Renewable energy sources for paper and cardboard producers, such as solar, wind and water power, and biomass.
Bus public transport in Northern Ireland
A Commercial Bus Service Permit system has replaced the old bus route licensing element of the Road Service licence.
How to get a bus operator licence
You need a Bus Operator’s Licence to carry passengers in a vehicle carrying nine or more passengers for hire or reward.
Commercial Bus Service Permits
Detailing the types of bus services that need a Service Permit from the Department for Infrastructure.
Chemical manufacturing site pollution incident prevention
How you can prepare and deal with pollution incidents to minimise the risk of fines and clean-up costs.
Chemical manufacturing and water and sewer discharge
Types of water pollution related to chemical manufacturing, and how your business can reduce or prevent it.
Chemical manufacturing and land contamination
Types of land pollution related to chemical manufacturing, and how your business can reduce or prevent it.
Chemical manufacturing and noise pollution
How to avoid noise pollution, nuisances, and health and safety impacts from your chemical manufacturing activities.
Vehicle documents for international road haulage
Heavy goods vehicle and trailer documents you need to legally cross international borders in a UK-registered vehicle.
Certificates, licences and permits for HGVs and trailer
Essential documentation about your HGV and trailer to carry when you drive a commercial vehicle carrying goods abroad.
Insurance, tax and vehicle security documents
Documents on vehicle and goods insurance, and various tolls, taxes, charges and permissions you need to carry abroad.
Is rail transport right for your goods?
How rail freight transport is used for certain goods and routes as a useful alternative to other modes of transport.
Radiation screening at ports and airports
Incoming freight, vehicles and passengers and pedestrians are routinely screened for radiation at UK ports and airports.
Types of payment cards available
An overview of payment card types - including credit, debit, charge, pre-paid, travel and purchasing cards.
Advantages and disadvantages of using payment cards for purchases
How using credit, debit, charge and pre-paid cards can benefit your business and potential pitfalls to be aware of.
Accepting card payments for goods or services
The process involved in enabling your business to accept sales using credit, debit, charge and pre-paid cards.
How payment card processing works
The sequence of a transaction and how long it will take for your account to be credited.
Using payment cards for your business
Advice on using payment cards for business expenditure and on increasing sales by accepting cards from customers.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.