Learn how the latest innovations in technology can help develop and advance your business Connect With Tech: Emerging Technologies and Your Business offers a unique and exciting opportunity for local businesses, regardless of size or sector, to learn about advanced digital technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). You…
Call for applications opens Monday 17 September to Friday 5 October 2018 Businesses in Northern Ireland can apply online for up to £5,000 worth of Innovation Vouchers. The vouchers are available from Invest Northern Ireland (NI). What are Innovation Vouchers? Innovation Vouchers provide funding to businesses to work with knowledge providers – ie universities, colleges…
If you’re an entrepreneur and have young children, it’s very easy to feel as if you’re involved in a constant war between giving enough time and energy to your business and spending sufficient time with your family. There doesn’t have to be so much friction between work and personal life, though. In fact, your children…
Tourism Northern Ireland and The 148th Open organiser The R&A are delighted to offer an opportunity to grow your business with major foodservice operator, Sodexo to support golf’s oldest and most international golf Major – The 148th Open, at Royal Portrush in July 2019. Sodexo is the second largest contract caterer in the UK with…
Advantages and disadvantages of franchising Buying a franchise can be a quick way to set up your own business without starting from scratch. There are many benefits of franchising but there are also a number of drawbacks to consider. Ten advantages of franchising The risk of business failure is reduced by franchising. Your business is…
Helping individuals discover their full potential The Northern Ireland (NI) Explore Enterprise Support Service is a new initiative delivered by Enterprise Northern Ireland in partnership with The Princes Trust NI which provides self-employment or employment support to economically inactive individuals across Northern Ireland. This is a free servicethat provides an insight into starting a business or allows you to take…
Starting a new business is always tough. You have spent hours and hours putting your Business Plan together, sorting out the financing, arranging your office and buying equipment. And the big day arrives you have to get out there and secure your first customer. It all looked so easy when you were planning, but now…
How It Works The process Step 1 Businesses who have progressed through the Co-Innovate Programme and onto the project application stage for Business with Academia Step 2 Businesses will be matched with a relevant academic partner to undertake the necessary project work. NOTE: The HEI which you are partnered with must be based in the…
Equality Commission’s programme of employer events running from September to December 2018 have been released The Equality Commission’s Advisory Services Team is running a number of training sessions throughout Northern Ireland for employers and service providers. The events cover some of the most common enquiries received by the Equality Commission each year and will help…
Whether you’re thinking of starting a business, or aiming to grow an existing business, a quality business plan will get you on the right track. We’ve helped to create thousands of business plans over the years and we know what’s required to make it a valuable and achievable plan for your business. We operate an…
