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Using employment agencies to find staff
The information you should provide to an employment agency when recruiting new staff.
How to write a good job advert
Tips for employers on what to include in an effective job advertisement.
Carrying out the job interview
How to conduct a fair job interview and keep appropriate records of the interview process.
Importing and exporting fresh fruit and vegetables
Rules for importing, exporting and moving fresh fruit and vegetables to, from and around the UK.
Conducting industrial action ballots
How a union must conduct a ballot before it can call for official industrial action.
Importing or moving live animals, germinal products, animal by-products and high risk food and feed not of animal origin
What documents and checks do you need to notify the authorities for live animals, animal products and high risk food or feed not of animal origin.
Importing and exporting organic food
Overview of the rules for importing and exporting organic food.
Create a goods movement reference
Get a goods movement reference to move goods through locations which use the Goods Vehicle Movement Service.
Application forms vs CVs in the recruitment process
Employers can weigh up the options for recruiting new staff either by requesting CVs or using job application forms.
Shortlist and invite candidates to interview
How to draw up a shortlist of candidates for interview when recruiting new staff.
Using tests in the recruitment process
The various tests employers can use in the recruitment process to help you choose the right candidate.
Pensions and retirement
Help your employees receive the appropriate state pension or workplace pension to which they are entitled.
Grants and government support for businesses
Grants and government support for people who would like to start a business in Northern Ireland.
Business financing options - an overview
An overview of the business finance options available when starting up or running a business.
Business insurance: the basics
Details of the different types of insurance for businesses and finding a broker.
What is venture capital?
Overview of venture capital and how it can be used to finance a new business or grow an existing business.
What is equity finance?
Sources of equity finance for businesses, including shareholders, crowdfunding and the stock market.
What is crowdfunding?
Overview of crowdfunding and how it can be used to finance a business.
Bank finance explained
Overview of the different types of bank finance and support available for businesses.
Raising finance from friends and family
Financing from family and friends to start your business, including things to consider.