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Register for Corporation Tax
How to register for Corporation Tax including information you need to provide and how to get a Unique Taxpayer Reference
Company addresses
What types of addresses can be used as your registered company address including your home address or a PO Box
Appoint directors and a company secretary
Rules for appointing a company director and a company secretary and an overview of their legal responsibilities
Foundation degrees explained for employers
A Foundation degree is a higher education qualification mainly delivered in local colleges which combines academic and work-related learning.
Name your limited company
What you can and cannot name your company in the UK, including specific words you need permission to use
Legal and financial costs expenses
What you can claim for accountancy, legal and other professional fees and information on how to write off bad debts.
Starting a business during an economic downturn
Guidance on how to start up a business during a period of economic slowdown and where to get start-up support.
Six top tips for business networking
Networking tips for raising your profile, meeting new customers and suppliers, sharing knowledge and sourcing finance
What higher education is
Types of higher education qualifications that are available to your employees
Benefits of higher education and work-based learning
Types of higher education qualifications and how they can improve motivation and reduce staff turnover
Recruiting higher education students
Ways to incorporate higher education skills into your business
Advantages and disadvantages of family businesses
Some of the business benefits and common problems which you can encounter when running a family business.
Benefits of improving heating system efficiency
Efficient heating systems can save you money, improve your business' image and prepare you for future regulation.
How to cut carbon emissions from business buildings
Some of the measures you can take to cut the greenhouse gas emissions from your business premises and buildings.
Structuring a board of directors
How to best structure a board of directors with responsibility for key areas of the business
Installing efficient heating and hot water equipment
Types of energy-efficient heating and hot water equipment and how to choose the best system for your building.
Business and commercial environment of Northern Ireland
Key trading sectors, business taxation and government help for businesses in Northern Ireland
Demographics of Northern Ireland
Overview of population, labour market, main business centres and economic activity in Northern Ireland
Core skills all businesses require
Core skills your business needs to function successfully in areas including leadership, finance, and personnel.
Foundation degrees - benefits for your business
Foundation degrees can help to improve your employees' skills and their contribution to your business.