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Social media business benefits and legislation
Different social media channels and legislation relevant to social media that employers need to be aware of.
Social media and discipline and grievances
How to outline to your employees that the appropriate medium for raising a grievance is via the company grievance procedure and not social media sites.
Monitoring employees' social media usage
Monitoring social media usage must be undertaken appropriately and in accordance with relevant legislation.
Managing improper use of social media
How employers should treat improper use of social media in the workplace and the disciplinary action you can take.
Social media and managing performance
Use of social media could result in employees spending time away from core work duties which could affect productivity.
Using social media for recruitment
Issues employers need to be aware of when using social media in the recruitment process including advertising jobs and screening new recruits.
Develop a social media policy
There are ways that you can effectively manage your employees’ use of social media.
TUPE transfers: the impact on employee relations
Some negative effects of business transfers and how good staff relations and open communication can have a positive impact.
Rules for naming your business
Information on the regulations that affect the name of your limited company or limited liability partnership
Five simple steps to set up a pop-up shop
Business planning, market research and complying with regulations are vital to pop-up business success.
Find the right premises for a pop-up shop
Getting the right commercial premises in Northern Ireland can help to make a success of your pop-up shop business.
Market your pop-up shop
Getting customers interested in your pop-up shop, and getting them through the door, is important for success.
What is a pop-up shop
Different types of pop-up business models, and reasons for considering opening a pop-up shop in Northern Ireland.
Start-up survival strategy for an economic downturn
How to plan early for the survival and future success of your start-up business in tough economic conditions.
Business mistakes: poor supplier and customer controls
Avoid cashflow problems related to starting up such as poor supplier contracts or customer credit arrangements
Sources of start-up finance in an economic downturn
How to find funding from different sources for starting your business in challenging economic times.
Start-up ideas in an economic downturn
How to tailor your business idea to what you know about a difficult financial climate and economic conditions.
Business plans in an economic downturn
How to create a good business plan in an economic downturn and decide the best structure for your business.
What are your start-up options?
Decide whether you want to start your own business or make another choice such as buying a franchise
Tax and legal considerations for new businesses
Some legal requirements for business startups, including business structures, business taxes and intellectual property