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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.
Business partnership changes
If you're employing a new partner, or an old one has left, find out the tax and reporting implications
Business partner retires
Responsibility for debts and the distribution of profits when a partner retires from a partnership
New business partner joins
What you must report when a new partner joins a business partnerships, responsibility for debts and distribution of profits
Business partner becomes bankrupt
What happens to a partnership and assets when a partner becomes bankrupt, responsibility for debts and the distribution of profits
Business partner dies
What happens to a partnership when a partner dies, responsibility for debts and the distribution of profits
Partnership is dissolved by a court
Responsibility for debts and the distribution of profits when a partnership is dissolved
Paying social security contributions for workers coming to the UK from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland
Check where you need to pay social security contributions if you’re from the EU, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway or Switzerland and are working in UK.
Paying National Insurance for workers from the UK working in the EU, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland
Check if you should pay National Insurance in the UK or social security contributions in the EU, Gibraltar, Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, or Switzerland.
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.
VAT rules for particular trades
Understand the VAT rules and rates for trades including builders, plumbers, plasterers and car dealers
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.