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Public sector opportunities in Northern Ireland
Northern Ireland public sector tendering requirements for goods and services and how to access contracts.
5 things to do before you start your business
Consider your business idea, business name, market research and how you will finance your business venture
Weights and measures rules for licensed premises
Weights and measures rules for licensed premises including approved measures of alcohol and pricing information.
Five ways to manage your client-agency relationship
What steps you should take to manage the relationship with your advertising agency including maintaining regular contact and setting confidentiality agreements.
Business security: protecting staff
How to provide a safe workplace and develop strategies that will protect employees from criminal and violent behaviour.
Secure your business premises
Secure your business property by applying the right security measures to deter criminals.
Protecting consumers' economic and legal interests in the EU
Consumer rights protection in the European Union for transactions involving holidays, credit, toys, chemicals, financial services, energy and online purchases.
Checklist: starting a social enterprise
A checklist of key questions you should consider to help you succeed when setting up a social enterprise
Product labelling and packaging in the EU
EU rules and regulations relating to product labelling and packaging including product origin and production, genetic modification, food, nutrition and plastics.
Providing consumer information in the EU
How to find and provide product information to your customers while complying with European Union regulations that aim to protect consumers from being mislead
Consumer safety in the EU
Rules and regulations in the European Union to ensure products are not dangerous to consumers, for instance cosmetics, foodstuffs, toys and explosives.
Accurate descriptions: Used vehicle sales
How to describe used vehicle sales in a lawful way in line with consumer protection legislation.
Consumer law in Europe
Understanding consumer protection law in the European Union including providing information, safety and product labelling and packaging regulations.
How to become a successful woman in business
Tips, guidance and support for potential women entrepreneurs on taking the rights steps when starting a business
How entrepreneurial are women in NI?
Overview of female entrepreneurship in Northern Ireland and support available to help women get started in business
How to comply with Consumer Protection from Unfair Trading Regulations 2008
How to treat your customers fairly and honestly when dealing with them, the regulations that apply to unfair treatment of consumers and your responsibilities.
Food tourism opportunities for producers
Food tourism opportunities for food producers in Northern Ireland.
Hiring an advertising agency or an in-house employee
Understanding the differences between hiring an advertising agency or an in-house employee to deliver on your marketing outputs.
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
Business rates: appealing your valuation
The steps you can take to appeal the valuation of your business property.