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Ecodesign and energy labelling in manufacturing
How to comply with with ecodesign and energy labelling legislation that applies to energy-related products.
What are quality management standards?
Introduction to quality management standards, their purpose and examples you can implement in your business.
Advantages of quality management systems
Key benefits of implementing ISO 9001 or another quality management system in your business to increase efficiency, productivity and customer satisfaction.
ISO 9001 certification
Find out about the ISO 9001 certification process, the associated costs, and what you must do to prepare for ISO 9001 certification assessment.
ISO 9001 certification costs
How to budget for an ISO 9001 project, and what types of costs to consider for QMS implementation and certification.
How to implement a quality management system
Key steps you should follow to create and implement an efficient quality management system for your business.
Project plan for ISO 9001 implementation
Prepare and plan for your ISO 9001 implementation with our free and easy-to-use project plan template.
Balanced scorecard
A balanced scorecard is a crucial tool in strategic management that allows you to measure the health of your business from four different perspectives.
SWOT analysis example
An example of a SWOT analysis, and how to assess your business' strengths, weaknesses, opportunities and threats
Risk management
Introduction to the risk management process and the steps to help you identify, manage and minimise risk in your business
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
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
Producing goods for remanufacturing and reuse
What to consider when deciding whether to design your products to enable remanufacturing and reuse
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
Printing business waste reduction
How printing businesses can reduce waste and deal effectively with the waste they do produce
Furniture manufacturing resource efficiency
How furniture manufacturers can cut costs and waste by using materials, water and energy more efficiently
Set objectives for contract negotiation
How to define goals and objectives for supplier negotiations, and determine your bargaining range ahead of the negotiations.
Prepare for contract negotiation
How to prepare for successful supplier contract negotiations.