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Research and development
Understand the importance of research and development for the success of new products, services and ideas
Developing products and services
Key considerations for businesses that are developing new products and services
Use innovation in your business
Guidance on using innovation in manufacturing and business operations, and the benefits of using artificial intelligence, Industry 4.0 technologies and open data in business
Design for business success
Discover how design can benefit your business, your products, services and branding
Transport
Guidance for transport businesses on operating inside and outside Northern Ireland and your legal obligations
Northern Ireland passenger transport
Our passenger transport guides detail the regulations and best practice when running a bus, taxi or other passenger service
International haulage rules
Guides to help you understand the rules and regulations for international haulage businesses
Patents, trade marks, copyright and design
How to protect and register different types of intellectual property rights, including patents, trade marks, design and copyright
Safety when transporting goods
Guides on regulations and best practice for managing health and safety in your goods transport business
Your employees and transport
Guidance on helping your staff get to and from their workplace and health and safety guidance within the work environment
International passenger transport
Guidance for businesses operating international passenger transport from Northern Ireland
Starting a transport business
Guides which cover how you can start and run a transport business in Northern Ireland
Employment agencies
Guidance on running employment agency businesses including legal requirements and record-keeping
Workplace pensions
Guidance for Northern Ireland employers on choosing and running a pension scheme including their legal obligations
Dismissals, resignations and retirements
Employer guidance on dismissing staff, issuing the correct periods of notice and what to do when an employee resigns, retires or dies
Fleet management
Guidance on reducing transport costs for your business and your employees through efficiency and innovation
Working time
Guidance for employers on hours, rest breaks and the working week, flexible working, employing part-time workers, Sunday working and night working.
Manage problems in the workplace
Employer guidance on managing conflict, dealing with bullying and handling grievances and disciplinary procedures
Statutory leave and pay entitlements
Guidance for Northern Ireland employers on pregnancy at work and maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave and pay
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage
Guidance for employers on the National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage which includes a helpful calculator