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Clothing expenses
What clothing items are classed as allowable business expenses that you can claim as expenses for your business.
Accepting card payments in retail
How to start accepting card payments in your business, and the types of card that can be used for payments.
Types of retail payment
The types of payment that retail businesses may accept, including cash, card and credit agreements, and how to choose the right option for your business.
Point-of-sale systems
The features and benefits of using a point-of-sale system in your business and how to choose the right system to suit your needs.
Get the skills to start a business when unemployed
How find sources of training and support to get the experience and confidence to start your own business.
Finding a business idea when unemployed
Tips and resources to help you to find a successful business idea, concept, product or service to base your business on.
Business growth support in Fermanagh and Omagh
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Fermanagh and Omagh area
Retail business finances
Guides which can help your retail business to navigate financial issues with customers, suppliers, insurance and rates.
How to start your business in Fermanagh and Omagh
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Fermanagh and Omagh District Council area
Business growth support in Derry City and Strabane
Council and local organisation support and opportunities to grow your business in the Derry City and Strabane area
How to start your business in Causeway Coast and Glens
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Causeway Coast and Glens Borough Council area
Register your limited company
How to register a company online, by post, using software or appointing someone else to deal with HMRC on your behalf
How to start your business in Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon
Start-up support for entrepreneurs in the Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council area
Infrastructure in Northern Ireland
An overview of Northern Ireland's local, national and international infrastructure for road, rail, air and sea transit.
When does the Carrier Bag Levy not apply?
Your business should be aware of the main exemptions from the Carrier Bag Levy in Northern Ireland.
Charging for carrier bags
Which businesses are likely to be affected by the Carrier Bag Levy and what transactions you need to charge for.
Carrier Bag Levy VAT
Understand the rules on VAT when charging customers for carrier bags in Northern Ireland.
Reduce the environmental impact of transport logistics
Help to help tackle environmental issues and save money for your business by changing your distribution methods.
Retail business resource efficiency
How retail businesses can cut costs by reducing waste and using energy and water more efficiently.
Reduce packaging waste in your retail business
How retail businesses can cut costs and become more efficient by reducing packaging and other solid wastes.