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Open source licensing and legal issues
Introduction to copyleft, common types of open source licences, and the terms for using open source software in business.
Advantages of open source software
Open source software offers many advantages to businesses, including lower costs, greater reliability and more security and control.
Types of business software
Understand the different types of business software, including bespoke and off-the-shelf software, and decide if you should buy or build your own applications.
Closure of landlines and fixed telephone services
Landline phones are being moved to digital technology - understand the business implications and prepare to switch to VoIP services.
Cyber Essentials scheme
Introduction to Cyber Essentials, a UK certification scheme that helps businesses protect themselves against cyber threats.
Grow your retail business
Find out how to improve your retail business, attract more customers and grow your sales through tactics like visual merchandising and online retail.
When does the Carrier Bag Levy not apply?
Your business should be aware of the main exemptions from the Carrier Bag Levy in Northern Ireland.
Charging for carrier bags
Which businesses are likely to be affected by the Carrier Bag Levy and what transactions you need to charge for.
Carrier Bag Levy VAT
Understand the rules on VAT when charging customers for carrier bags in Northern Ireland.
Retail business resource efficiency
How retail businesses can cut costs by reducing waste and using energy and water more efficiently.
Reduce packaging waste in your retail business
How retail businesses can cut costs and become more efficient by reducing packaging and other solid wastes.
Ten top tips for retail resource efficiency
Key actions that can help your retail business to use resources more efficiently and save money.
Reduce energy use in your retail business
Key ways that retail businesses can reduce energy use, including installing sub-meters and setting energy targets.
Reduce water use in your retail business
Key ways you can reduce water use and costs within your retail business such as water-saving devices and tax breaks.
Handling and storing your retail waste
The importance of separating waste when handling and storing, and practical ways to do this within a retail business.
Improving retail resource efficiency
How retailers can use a systematic approach to improving their use of materials, energy and water and save money.
Recycling your retail waste
How to implement a recycling scheme in your office to save money and reduce waste to landfill.
Protect your retail business from crime
Guidance on the types of crimes a retail business may be at risk of, strategies for deterring crime and sources of help and advice for preventing retail crime.
Visual merchandising: retail branding and signage
Your brand should be clear, concise and visible throughout your business.
Advantages and disadvantages of visual merchandising
There are advantages of using visual merchandising in your business but you should also be aware of some possible drawbacks.