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Benefits of workplace policies on smoking, drugs and alcohol
Clear policies let everyone know what the rules are and help prevent problems from occurring in the first place.
Workplace policies on smoking, drugs and alcohol
Identifying and dealing with problems caused by smoking, drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
Pay outstanding charges on goods imported by post
How to pay charges on goods imported by post and appealing against Customs decisions.
Receiving items from abroad
The rules about receiving goods from abroad.
Protecting your business
How to reduce reduce health and safety risks in your business and avoid penalties related to non-compliance
Grow your business
Browse our key guidance to help you find growth funding in Northern Ireland, and learn how you can scale up your business and grow
Computer health and safety at work
Promoting safe computer use, healthy workstations and frequent breaks in your workplace can prevent, eye problems, injuries and upper limb disorders to staff
Support attestations: get reimbursed to move goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
How to apply to be reimbursed for the cost of getting a support attestation to move agri-food goods from Great Britain to Northern Ireland
Report a UK Internal Market issue
Report issues you have faced when buying or selling goods or services between different parts of the UK.
Claiming tariff quotas to reduce import duties
Tariff quotas let you import a certain amount of specific goods at a lower rate of duty. Most tariff quotas operate on a first come first serve basis
Avoid slips and trips in the workplace
Identifying and managing the common hazards in your workplace which could cause staff or customers to slip or trip, including spills, cables and steps
Using the New Computerised Transit System (NCTS) to move goods
Understanding the New Computerised Transit System and how to use it in your business
Stress and drugs and alcohol use
Substance use problems lead to workplace stress which can affect the performance of your business.
Counselling and support for drugs and alcohol use
Services to deal with alcohol or drug use problems and to promote occupational health in your business.
Workplace testing for drugs and alcohol
What you need to consider if you plan to test for drugs or alcohol in the workplace.
Discipline, grievance and dismissal procedures
If offering support doesn't help, responding to substance use with firm action may be necessary.
Set objectives for contract negotiation
How to define goals and objectives for supplier negotiations, and determine your bargaining range ahead of the negotiations.
Prepare for contract negotiation
How to prepare for successful supplier contract negotiations.
Negotiating supplier contracts
Best practice tips and strategies to help you prepare for and conduct successful supplier contract negotiations.
The challenges of sourcing overseas
Understand the challenges of sourcing overseas, such as varying trade restrictions, language, cultural and legal differences, and business practices.