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Email and internet acceptable use policy
An acceptable use policy can help limit risks and data breaches, ensure compliance and protect your business reputation.
Advantages and disadvantages of using email for business
Understand the key benefits and downsides of using email for business, and how to use email technology more effectively.
Using email for business communication and marketing
Different ways you can use email to enhance your business operations, including marketing and communications.
Internet and email security issues
Understand the threats to your business from the internet and email usage, and ways to safeguard your business.
Business phone systems
How to choose a new telephone system for your business, replace or expand an existing one, or switch to VoIP or virtual PBX.
Using personal data in your business or other organisation
Find out what action you may need to take regarding data protection and uninterrupted data flows with the EU/EEA.
Registering and renewing .eu domain names in the UK
Find out what you need to do if you hold a .eu domain or want to register one.
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.
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
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
Social enterprises as registered charities
Charitable purposes, features of charities, governing documents and registration