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Setting up as self-employed and tax
Understand what is required when becoming self-employed and your tax obligations as a sole trader
Taxes
Tax related guidance for Northern Ireland businesses, self-employed and employers including Self Assessment, VAT, National Insurance and tax reliefs
PAYE and payroll for employers
Guidance to help employers with key payroll tasks and PAYE requirements including choosing whether to run payroll yourself, paying someone for the first time and keeping records
Alcohol duties
Understand your responsibilities for Wine Duty, Cider Duty, Beer Duty or Spirits Duty if you manufacture, distribute or sell alcohol
Fuel Duty
Information on Fuel Duty for manufacturers or sellers of hydrocarbon oils, biodiesel, bioethanol, other fuel substitutes or fuel additives
Tobacco Products Duty
How to manage Tobacco Products Duty if you manufacture, import or distribute tobacco or sell it duty-free
Gambling duties
Duties you may need to register for and pay if you manage any gambling activities
Aggregates Levy
When and how you must pay Aggregates Levy, including how to register and when you can claim exemptions or reliefs
Climate Change Levy
How to manage the Climate Change Levy if you supply energy to business and public-sector users
Landfill Tax
How to manage Landfill Tax if you operate licensed or permitted landfill sites and how to register, pay and account for the tax
Networking for staff development
How networking can lead to effective partnerships with other businesses and help your staff develop their knowledge and social skills
Implement staff incentive schemes
Benefits of offering incentives, rewards and perks to staff and the different ways employers can do this
Recruiting company directors
To improve your chance of business success, choose the right mix of skills and personalities for your directors
Staff and business development through higher education
Higher education training opportunities can help develop your employees and grow your business
Vocational qualifications
How vocational qualifications can help you develop the skills your employees need to perform particular jobs or roles
Company and LLP strike-off, dissolution and restoration
How to deal with voluntary and compulsory strike-off or restoration of a registered business
Communicate your business strategy and gain employee buy in
Build and communicate a business story to explain your background and business strategy, and how to get your employees to champion it
Lead and motivate your staff
Inspire and motivate your staff to improve your chances of business success
Best practice when playing gigs
Simple tips on how to prepare for your gigs and play memorable live shows.
How to promote your gig
There are many ways to advertise your gig – from traditional leaflets and posters, to social media promotion and email marketing.