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Finance for disabled entrepreneurs
Overview of the different funding options available for start-up businesses in Northern Ireland
Business networks and support for disabled entrepreneurs
A list of organisations and networks that provide support for disabled entrepreneurs
Starting a business when on benefits
Starting a business can have an impact on benefits you may receive, learn how you could be affected
Renting commercial property
Key factors to consider when choosing to rent property to meet your business demands.
CCTV surveillance
Choose an appropriate closed-circuit television system to deter intruders and potentially lower insurance premiums.
Health and safety responsibilities in rented business property
Who is responsible for health and safety duties for rented business premises.
The different online selling regulations
The legal position and the relevant legislation to consider when selling online, including data protection, consumer protection and electronic commerce
Does my business need a consumer credit licence?
If you sell on credit, lend money, issue credit cards, collect debts or give debt advice, you may need a consumer credit licence to operate.
Writing a business plan: 5 top tips
Five key steps that can help you to prepare a successful business plan when you're starting a business.
Rules on credit agreements
Understand the rules that govern credit agreements between businesses and consumers such as the consumer credit act and consumer contract regulations.
How to apply for a consumer credit licence
You can apply for consumer credit licensing from the Financial Conduct Authority who will assess your fitness on factors such as competence and past offences.
Rules on advertising credit
The rules governing advertisement for credit or hire facilities including providing clear, easily understood information and a representative example.
Consumer credit rules for businesses that hire out or lease goods
An introduction to how consumer credit rules affect businesses that hire or lease goods including providing a written hire agreement stating the consumer’s rights.
Consumer credit
An overview of the rules about consumer credit and whether your business needs a consumer credit licence from the Financial Conduct Authority.
Advantages and disadvantages of using social media
Understand how social media can benefit your business through increased brand awareness, and the potential pitfalls such as ineffective use.
Comply with advertising standards
The laws and codes of practice that govern advertisements and direct marketing and how to work within them by being honest, legal, decent and truthful.
How are advertising standards regulated?
How advertising standards are regulated in the UK by two advertising codes covering broadcast and non-broadcast advertising and how to work within them.
Online and email advertising regulations
The special rules and regulations you must adhere to when using online promotional or marketing methods under the CAP advertising code.
Four advertising pitfalls to avoid
Prevent misleading your customers and breaking advertising rules by avoiding these common advertising mistakes.
Advertising complaints procedures
What happens if a complaint is made against you and how you can complain about your rivals' advertisements if they are in breach of advertising codes.