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Business security: stock and theft prevention
Keep track of stock, maintain security, and avoid staff theft by restricting access to stock and using CCTV.
Business security plans and procedures
Plans and procedures to physically secure your business property and assets.
Reporting a crime against your business
How to report a crime against your business to the Police Service of Northern Ireland or Crimestoppers.
Personal protective equipment exemptions
Check if personal protective equipment exemptions apply or if there is an exemption such as equipment for playing competitive sports or non-protective clothing.
Appoint a competent person for health and safety
Your legal duty to appoint a competent person to advise on health and safety, including external sources of help and how to choose the right person.
Train staff to avoid repetitive strain injury
Training your staff in order to minimise the risks from repetitive strain injury by teaching them to be aware of the symptoms of RSI and reduce risks.
Causes of repetitive strain injury at work
The types of activities that can lead to repetitive strain injury, and types of worker that are particularly at risk including risks from cold and vibration.
Event safety: important contacts
As an event organiser, you should keep in touch with organisations such as your local council, the PSNI, the fire brigade, first aid providers, the ambulance service and your insurer.
Types of PPE: eyewear
Providing the correct level of eye protection for your workforce and yourself including equipment such as goggles, what to consider and who will need it.
Health and safety management standards
What management systems are and key health and safety standards from the British Standards Institution (BSI), including BS OHSAS 18001, 18002 and BS 18004.
Registering as a landlord
All landlords in Northern Ireland must register for the Landlord Registration Scheme.
Creative industry tax reliefs
Find out if your creative industry company qualifies for Corporation Tax Relief and how to make a claim.
An overview of NI creative media industry
Key facts about the UK's and Northern Ireland's creative media sector.
An overview of the UK's publishing sector
Key facts and statistics about the UK's publishing sector, and how the sector is regulated.
Copyright in media industries
Importance of copyright protection when working in broadcasting or publishing, and how to protect your original works.
Music, photography, visual art and comedy
Discover opportunities available to businesses starting up in the creative and performing arts sector.
Visual art, comedy and performing arts
How to start a performance or a visual arts business in Northern Ireland.
Photography
What you need to know if you are starting up a photography business.
Music
Key considerations if you wish to turn an interest or talent for music into a business.
Protecting your creative work online: top tips
Simple tips to help you deal with copyright infringement and protect your images, designs and other creative work online.