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Contact your local council for start a business support
Contact details for business support teams in your local council to access free start-up business support services
Disability support: Access to Work (NI)
Access to Work (NI) can provide advice and guidance for your employee's disability needs and if appropriate, a financial grant towards the cost of support.
Disability support: Work Psychology Team
Further help, advice, and guidance in areas relating to work, disability, and health.
Disability support: Workable (NI)
Workable (NI) offers support and assistance to both employees and employers to help disabled people move into or retain work.
Health & Work Support Branch
The specialist support available to help disabled people start or retain employment.
Disability support: Condition Management Programme
The Condition Management Programme helps those with a health condition manage symptoms to allow progress towards, moving into and staying in employment.
Fixed-term contracts and 'less favourable treatment'
How to avoid treating fixed-term employees less favourably than their permanent equivalents.
Bullying and harassment
Avoid industrial tribunal or civil claims by preventing offensive or unfair behaviour in the workplace.
Key things to consider when setting up a family business
Common challenges when starting a family business such as allocating shares, job roles and ensuring good communication.
Starting a business: steps for female entrepreneurs
A set of steps for potential female entrepreneurs to consider for tried and tested ways to start your business
Advice and support for family-run businesses
Details of dedicated advice and support organisations for starting up and running your family businesses.
Why does bullying and harassment occur?
A look at the reasons why people bully and harass others in the workplace.
The impact of bullying and harassment
A business may be guilty of discrimination, breach of contract or a criminal offence if an employee is bullied or harassed.
Recognising bullying or harassment
Look out for absenteeism or a change in behaviour if you suspect an employee is being bullied or harassed.
Support for disabled entrepreneurs
Learn more about the support agencies and organisations available to help disabled entrepreneurs start a business
Drawing up an anti-bullying and harassment policy
Consult staff and trade unions when creating procedures to deal with harassment and bullying.
Step-by-step guide to starting a business
What to do when starting a business, including advice on business plans, financial and legal requirements
Mid and East Antrim business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Derry City and Strabane business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Derry City and Strabane District Council area
Fermanagh and Omagh business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area