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AccessNI: who needs to apply and types of checks
Standard and Enhanced AccessNI checks and how long they are valid for.
How to apply for an AccessNI criminal records check
Applying for an AccessNI check by phone, post, or electronically.
AccessNI costs and how long checks take
How much it costs to apply for an AccessNI check and how long you can expect to wait for it to be processed.
AccessNI checks for overseas applicants
Checking an applicant's overseas criminal record and their right to work in the UK.
Employing someone with a criminal record
What information may be disclosed by an AccessNI check, recruiting ex-offenders, and withdrawing job offers.
How to register with AccessNI
Registering your organisation with AccessNI in order to access criminal records checks.
Current delivery times for AccessNI disclosure certificates
Find out the latest delivery times for AccessNI certificates.
Accepting a previously-issued AccessNI check
Accepting previously issued AccessNI checks, revealing information about these to other organisations, and security features of.
Employers' Handbook: section-by-section
Download individual sections of the Invest Northern Ireland Employers' Handbook.
Trading partner relationships and e-commerce
How internet-based technologies can improve relationships with your business and trading partners.
Identify e-commerce opportunities
The main opportunities for introducing e-commerce within your business including direct sales, pre-sales and post-sales support.
Running an e-commerce website
The activities you will have to undertake once your e-commerce site has been launched including maintenance, marketing and security.
User experience in e-commerce
How to make an e-commerce website easy to use for the customer, including the user interface, shopping cart and payment software.
The induction process for new salespeople
How to create an induction process for new salespeople, including training tips, industry insights, and best practices for onboarding your sales team.
Manage your sales team
How to manage and motivate your sales team with clear strategies, roles, and data-driven performance tracking.
Setting sales targets
Set clear sales targets linked to incentives such as commissions and bonuses for your sales team, covering new sales, renewals, and converting lapsed customers.
Employees working from home
The key issues to consider if you decide that working from home is a possibility for your business.
When do I need to hire a salesperson?
Assess your recruitment needs and don’t employ sales staff until you’re sure you need to – consider your current opportunities and resources.
The right pay package for your salespeople
How to create the right pay package for salespeople, balancing basic pay, commission, and non-financial incentives to attract, motivate, and retain them.
Staff health and wellbeing
Best practice guidance for employers to maximise the health and wellbeing of their workers.