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Choosing the right premises to suit our business needs - Totalmobile (video)
Video case study explaining how Totalmobile found the right premises to suit the needs of their growing business.
Get the right insurance cover for your business
How to choose an appropriate insurance policy for your business, minimise costs and use insurance brokers.
Commercial vehicle insurance
Type of motor insurance you will require for business vehicles or if employees use their own vehicle for business purposes.
Making an insurance claim
Prompt contact with your insurer makes the process of making a claim for damage or loss of assets easier.
Cyber insurance
Cyber liability insurance helps you recover data losses, damage to IT systems, and costs if your business is the victim of cyber crime.
Working from home: business insurance
Specialised insurance for homeworkers is essential as general household insurance will not cover your business.
Renting commercial property
Key factors to consider when choosing to rent property to meet your business demands.
CCTV surveillance
Choose an appropriate closed-circuit television system to deter intruders and potentially lower insurance premiums.
Health and safety responsibilities in rented business property
Who is responsible for health and safety duties for rented business premises.
Business premises and rates
Guidance on business property in Northern Ireland including business rates, buying and renting commercial property and managing your business premises
Home business work equipment and workstation setup
Take steps to ensure your home workplace is safe and secure and your output and sensitive data are fully protected.
Running a business from home: checklist
What you should consider before setting up a workplace in your home.
Create a separate work area in your home
Allocate a separate part of your house as your workplace if possible, so you can keep home and work apart.
Health and safety risk assessment for home businesses
Identify possible risks in your home including fire, noise, hazardous substances, and electrical appliance safety.
Tax considerations of working from home
The tax implications of working from home including VAT, Capital Gains Tax, and business rates.
Building regulations and planning permission for home businesses
Building regulation, planning permission, and business rates considerations when running a business from your home.
Alterations to rental properties
Issues to consider before you alter your rented business premises, such as planning permission, asbestos, and liability.
Costs when renting commercial property
Financial commitments when renting business premises, including rent, bills and taxes.
Use your home as a workplace
Tax implications, financial and legal issues, security, and setting up your work area if you plan to work from home.
Reduce water, sewerage and trade effluent costs
Limiting the amount of water you use will help to reduce water and sewerage bills for your business.