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What is a cartel?
An overview of how a cartel is defined by law and the penalties you and your business could face if it trades in one
Price-fixing and other anti-competitive agreements
The law relating to price fixing and other agreements between businesses to restrict competition
Recruiting freelancers and outside contractors
Consider whether your business would benefit from the use of freelancers and outside contractors.
Zero-hours contracts
Description of zero-hours contracts and employer responsibilities relating to them.
Competition law
Understand how the Competition Act 1998 and the Enterprise Act 2002 affect your business
Antrim and Newtownabbey business support
Guidance to help you start and grow business in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.
Mid and East Antrim business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Recruiting staff: seven things you should know
If you want to expand your business, one way to do this is to take on new staff.
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates
Current minimum wage rates for Northern Ireland workers.
Recruiting staff and data protection issues
How data protection procedures apply to staff recruitment information.
8 tips for employing staff for the first time
When you become an employer for the first time and take on a new employee, there are important checks you must make.
Choose the right social media platforms
Different types of social media platforms serve different business needs - how to choose the best one or combination to reach your audience and meet your goals.
Recruiting directors and managers
Skills directors and managers should have and the responsibilities they should be given.
Recruiting seasonal staff
As an employer, there are various options available to you to deal with a seasonal rush.
Social media platforms
LinkedIn, YouTube, Instagram, Snapchat and Pinterest - find out how your business can use these social media channels and identify the most suitable platforms for you.
LinkedIn for business
How LinkedIn works for businesses and how you can use it as part of your marketing plan to reach your audience and meet goals such as sales leads and awareness.
YouTube for business
How YouTube can be an effective way of reaching your audience with video content and how to best optimise your videos and manage your channel.
Top tips for using Instagram for business
Tips to help you use Instagram in your business including how to set clear goals, build your following, post the right mix of content, use hashtags and take advantage of advertising options.
Instagram for business
How Instagram works and how you can use it as part of your marketing plan.
Snapchat for business
How to use Snapchat to reach your audience with real time video and image content, including the basics of using the app and opportunities for businesses.