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Assess the risks of manual handling
Conducting a risk assessment of tasks that involve lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling heavy loads in five easy steps, from identify to taking action.
Reduce the risks of manual handling
Avoiding lifting and carrying altogether, automating processes and providing mechanical equipment can all help reduce manual handling risks of moving loads.
Reduce the risks of remote working
Advice on minimising the risks involved in working away from the office including examples of common remote working risks and how to reduce them
Tips for good lifting technique
Lifting loads safely - plan the lift, get a good hold, avoid twisting the back, move smoothly - key techniques for reducing manual handling risks.
Support for black, Asian and minority ethnic start-ups
Support available for ethnic minority people who set up a business, including advice and specialist organisations.
Business growth support in Lisburn and Castlereagh City
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Lisburn City and Castlereagh area
Popular home-based business ideas
How to find the right home business idea which can work for you and inspire your entrepreneurial dreams
How to start your business in Mid and East Antrim
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim Borough Council area
Networks and mentors for women in business
Local female entrepreneurship networks and business mentoring opportunities for women starting out in business
Business mentoring and other types of business support
Building on your business mentoring support through coaching, networking, peer mentoring and learning alliances.
Face-to-face business mentoring
How to choose the business mentoring format that works for you if you prefer face-to-face meetings to online mentorship.
600 small business ideas
Detailed guides on over 600 small business trades and sectors for start-up research, market trends and sector regulations
How to become a business mentor
Skills and experience you'll need to become a business mentor, including the ability to listen and empathise.
Ards and North Down business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Ards and North Down Borough Council area
Business growth support in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Advantages of doing business in Ards and North Down
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in the Ards and North Down area
Business growth support in Ards and North Down
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Ards and North Down area.
Antrim and Newtownabbey business support
Guidance to help you start and grow business in the Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council area.
Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon business support
How to make a success of doing business in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area
Advantages of doing business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
The business environment, infrastructure and benefits of setting up a business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon