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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
Advantages of sourcing overseas
Understand the benefits of sourcing your products and materials overseas, and the issues that can arise when purchasing internationally.
The challenges of sourcing overseas
Understand the challenges of sourcing overseas, such as varying trade restrictions, language, cultural and legal differences, and business practices.
How to find an overseas supplier
Carry out due diligence to research suitable countries and individual overseas suppliers before agreeing a deal.
How to choose an overseas supplier
Price, quality and reliability are critical factors when choosing a supplier overseas.
Working with overseas suppliers
Importance of building a strong relationship with your overseas suppliers, managing quality and carrying out performance reviews.
Overseas supplier contracts
Overseas supplier agreements should cover pricing and trading terms in great detail, to ensure they offer the best way of avoiding disputes.
Key elements of strategic planning
Understand the essential questions that you should consider as part of your strategic planning process
Steps in the strategic planning process
Overview of strategic planning and management, and the importance of involving different levels of staff in the process
Types of strategic planning models
Using strategic models, such as Five Forces, SWOT or PESTLE analysis, can help you assess threats and opportunities facing your business
Implementing a strategic plan
How to implement and execute your strategic plan, and monitor performance against your business' strategic objectives
SWOT analysis example
An example of a SWOT analysis, and how to assess your business' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Businesses affected by the WEEE Regulations
Which business activities the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations apply to
Equipment covered by the WEEE Regulations
The types of equipment covered by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations
WEEE producer responsibilities
What you must do if you are classed as a producer of electrical and electronic equipment under the WEEE Regulations
WEEE distributor responsibilities
Obligations if you are a retailer or distributor of electrical and electronic equipment under the WEEE Regulations
Repairing, refurbishing and storing WEEE
What permits or exemptions you may need if you repair, refurbish or store waste electrical and electronic equipment