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Start-up business ideas
Guides and tools to help you find and develop ideas for ways to start up your own business in Northern Ireland
Fire risk assessment
Carrying out a fire risk assessment and putting in place appropriate measures to ensure the risks are minimised.
Fire safety equipment and evacuation plans
You must be able to detect a fire quickly and have means of escape and equipment to fight the fire as appropriate.
Duties of the appropriate person for fire safety
How the responsible person must have a fire risk assessment in place and minimise risk using a fire management plan.
Fire safety responsibility
All businesses and commercial premises must have a designated person responsible for fire safety arrangements.
Fire safety: record, review and revise
Keeping and maintaining records of fire safety procedures and testing fire safety equipment.
Cost of living: Support and advice for small businesses
Sources of support and funding to help Northern Ireland businesses.
Responsibilities for maintenance of commercial properties
Division of responsibilities between landlords and tenants for maintenance and repair of commercial premises.
Health and safety responsibilities in rented business property
Who is responsible for health and safety duties for rented business premises.
Business networks in Northern Ireland
Use business clubs and forums to make contacts and promote your business in Northern Ireland
Who to notify if you transfer your business to a new legal structure
An overview of the different groups and organisations that need to know about your new business entity
Creative businesses and employment in Northern Ireland
Key statistics on creative industries employment, number of businesses and economic impact in Northern Ireland.
Stock control administration
An administrator or stock controllers' duties, typical paperwork and auditing or checking stock
Creative sector in Northern Ireland
Introduction to the creative sector in Northern Ireland - its sub-sectors, growth and key organisations.
Drive business growth through efficiency
Video tutorial on growing your business through increased efficiency
Sources of advice and design information
Find advice and help to make your small business' design project a success
Training support for design
Find support for design training for your staff to help you carry out your design project successfully
Recognition for good design
How to get recognition for your design success and capitalise on the opportunities it can generate.
If you cannot pay your tax bill on time
You must arrange to pay your tax bill with HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) if you either miss a payment or know you cannot pay on time
Why change your business structure?
Reasons for changing your business structure