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Starting a public limited company
How to set up a public limited company and decide if it is the right structure for your type of business.
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.
Setting up specific types of limited company
Gudiance on how you can set up a Community Interest Company (CIC) or a right-to-manage (RTM) company.
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.
Legal advice for businesses
Legal advice can be useful when dealing with business premises, debt control and other key business areas.
Choose the right solicitor for your business needs
What to look for in prospective solicitors for your business and how specialist solicitors may be right for some issues.
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
AccessNI: who needs to apply and types of checks
Standard and Enhanced AccessNI checks and how long they are valid for.
Accepting a previously-issued AccessNI check
Accepting previously issued AccessNI checks, revealing information about these to other organisations, and security features of.
The social economy in Northern Ireland
An overview of social enterprises who make up an increasingly diverse and crucial sector of business in Northern Ireland
Social enterprises and the public sector
Ways for social enterprises to maximise their chances of winning public sector contracts through tender competitions
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
How does the application process for AccessNI work?
Where to send your application, how to avoid making common mistakes, and how to dispute incorrect information.
Employing someone with a criminal record
What information may be disclosed by an AccessNI check, recruiting ex-offenders, and withdrawing job offers.
Work involving children and adults - your obligations
For positions that involve working in regulated activity with children or adults, enhanced checks are required.
Current delivery times for AccessNI disclosure certificates
Find out the latest delivery times for AccessNI certificates.