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Application forms vs CVs in the recruitment process
Employers can weigh up the options for recruiting new staff either by requesting CVs or using job application forms.
Shortlist and invite candidates to interview
How to draw up a shortlist of candidates for interview when recruiting new staff.
Using tests in the recruitment process
The various tests employers can use in the recruitment process to help you choose the right candidate.
Business rates: changes to your existing property or business
Property or business changes that might affect your rateable value and what to do if you think your rateable value is wrong.
How business rates valuations are calculated
Valuation for newly built properties, alterations to an existing property, specialist schemes, and appealing your valuation.
Non-Domestic Vacant Rating
The rating of vacant non-domestic property has been in place to encourage properties to be brought back into use.
Help available for business rates
Information on various rate relief and support schemes for businesses.
Hardship Rate Relief
Hardship Rate Relief assists businesses that are having difficulty paying business rates due to a temporary crisis, financial or otherwise.
What types of business insurance are legally required?
Information on the types of cover you must have by law - typically employers' liability and motor insurance.
Checklist: buying insurance for your business
Key stages when choosing and buying insurance.
What insurance does my business need?
Learn about the different types of insurance and how to get help from an insurance broker.
Liability and professional indemnity cover
Insurance against legal claims for damages - public and product liability and professional indemnity cover.
Business insurance when working from home
How working from home could affect your cover - perhaps requiring an increased premium or changes to your property.
Insure against common business risks
Risks most businesses need to consider insuring against - from fire, theft and equipment failure to unpaid bills and cyber attacks.
Business insurance losses and claims
The information you should provide when making a claim and the role of the loss adjuster.
Protect your staff with insurance
Insurance to protect you and your staff - key person, critical illness, income protection, private health cover.
The purpose of business insurance
Why businesses should consider insurance and the types of events your business can insure against.
Pensions and retirement
Help your employees receive the appropriate state pension or workplace pension to which they are entitled.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.