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Finding a business idea when unemployed
Tips and resources to help you to find a successful business idea, concept, product or service to base your business on.
Alternative sources of business finance
Consider alternative sources of finance including, family loans, part-time jobs, re-mortgages and credit unions.
Teach yourself how to manage money better
Use all the resources that are available to your business to help find out more about managing money effectively.
Creative ways to succeed in business
How to think outside the box in business and how to implement and profit from your creative thinking.
Control costs when starting your business
How to keep control of costs in your startup business and how to look for common ways to make savings.
Manage your cashflow effectively
Make your cash work for you by keeping a regular check on all money going in and out of the business.
Realistic business planning with limited finances
How to create business plans and cashflow forecasts to help control finances in your startup business.
How to eliminate unnecessary business costs
How to cut wasteful spending in your business in order to invest more money and improve financial performance.
What are animal by-products?
What is animal by-product waste, and when catering waste is considered animal by-product waste.
Animal by-products and food waste
Complying with the animal by-products regulations - how to deal with animal bodies, animal parts and food waste.
Disposing of food and catering waste
How to dispose of food, catering waste, former foodstuffs and international catering waste.
Disposing of animal carcasses
How to dispose of animal carcasses including farmed animals, pets and wild animals, and where to find advice.
Disposing of animal by-products
How to dispose of animal by-products by each risk category - approved premises, treatment and disposal.
Animal by-product categories
Different categories of animal by-products reflect the level of risk to public and animal health.
Transporting animal by-products
How to transport animal by-products, who is authorised to do so and what documentation you need.
Handling and storing animal by-products
How to handle and store animal by-products, and comply with labelling and record keeping duties.
EU protected food name schemes
Description of the four EU protected food name schemes which protect registered product names when they are sold in Northern Ireland.
UK protected food name schemes
Description of the UK protected food name schemes which protect registered product names when they are sold in Great Britain.
What are geographical indications and protected food names?
Explanation and examples of geographical indications and protected food names, used to protect products from imitation.
Protecting geographical food and drink names in Northern Ireland
Guidance on geographical indication and traditional specialty guaranteed protection for food, drink or agricultural products in Northern Ireland.