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Inspections of certified tourist accommodation
Tourism NI inspects certified tourist accommodation every four years and also carries out ad-hoc inspections.
Appealing your tourist accommodation inspection outcome
If Tourism NI refuse or revoke your tourist accommodation certification you can appeal the decision.
Deregister your certified tourist accommodation
You should inform Tourism NI if your wish to stop trading as a tourist accommodation provider.
Tourist accommodation certification
Details of the Tourism NI certification process and statutory inspections for accommodation start-ups.
How to get from unemployed to self-employed
Information and advice on how to get started in business when you are unemployed and key questions to consider.
Business start-up challenges for unemployed people
Guidance on starting your own business when unemployed and how to overcome any potential challenges along the way.
Becoming a sole trader
An overview of the things you need to consider before starting in business on your own and some of the benefits.
UK economic interest groupings
Guidance on UK economic interest groupings (UKEIG) and European economic interest groupings (EEIG) business entities.
Business plan: dos and don’ts
A list of things you must do when creating your business plan and things you don't want to do in order to avoid mistakes.
Developing an up-to-date business plan - AKC Home Support Services
Case study with Darren Jones, who shares his experience of writing a business plan when he launched his care business.
Security for lone workers
Your security procedures must cover the extra risks lone workers face from accidents or violence at work to help you carry out a loner worker risk assessment
Safety and lone workers who deal with the public
Look for risks lone workers might present to members of the public - and risks the public might present to them, assess these risks and take action where needed
Benefits of health and safety management systems
Management systems help control risk, reduce costs and improve your reputation, other benefits include increased morale and possible lower insurance premiums.
Stock control systems - keeping track manually
Using inventory listing, stock codes, stock books and a simple re-order system to manage your stock
Business premises and rates in Northern Ireland
Finding the right property for your business and paying rates in Northern Ireland
Business networks in Northern Ireland
Use business clubs and forums to make contacts and promote your business in Northern Ireland
Stock control and inventory
Why stock control is important and the different methods of stock control available to you
Starting a business as a female entrepreneur - DELI LITES
Jackie Reid explains how she used her skills and expertise to develop her startup idea into a successful business
Franchising options
Business format franchising, licensing, and agency and distribution agreements.
The basics of starting a business
Simple steps to create a business plan, find customers and decide on a legal structure for your startup business