WORK is set to begin along the border on what has been described as Co Fermanagh’s first whiskey distillery. The £5 million project in the village of Garrison is expected to create 25 full-time permanent jobs when ready in two years. The Scotts Irish Whiskey venture, which will also produce vodka and gin, has been…
Whether you’re currently building your Startup or have yet to create one, your business model, products and services are likely at the forefront of your mind. While startups fail all the time, it’s often for a few common reasons – many of which have little to do with the aspects of your business you’ve spent…
Call for applications opens Monday 16 September to 15:00 Friday 4 October 2019 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,…
Information sessions are being held across Northern Ireland to help agri-food businesses or traders who export or import, to prepare for Brexit. The sessions, hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), and supported by INVEST NI, HMRC, Councils and the Food Standards Agency (FSA), aim to help business understand the changes…
Views sought from food and feed businesses who import from the EU The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are running a consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on the implementation the Official Controls Regulation. The consultation focuses on the FSA’s areas of responsibility for food and feed law and animal health and welfare in Northern Ireland. Who will…
Starting a business isn’t easy; there are lots of things to consider, from finding finance, getting to grips with business taxes, selling your product or service and managing staff. Ten-step guide to starting a business 1. Find out whether you can work for yourself It may sound like a silly question but can you work…
Description Learn how to run Facebook and Instagram Adverts that generate more leads, enquiries and sales. Date: Monday 9 September 2019 Time: 6:00 – 9:00pm Venue: Fermanagh Enterprise Ltd, Enniskillen Business Centre, 21 Lackaghboy Road, Enniskillen, BT74 4RL This event is only available to businesses operating within Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. We’ll help you…
Queen’s University Belfast local communities survey entitled ‘The Border Into Brexit’. This online survey is part of the ‘Border Navigator’ project and is the third in a series examining the impact that Brexit is having, or may have, on Communities of the Border Region. This latest initiative provides an opportunity for the voices of border…
The Champion High Street Award recognises the UK’s best high streets with exceptionally strong local communities who are leading the way to the high streets of the future. High streets are judged on four pillars of success: Community, Customer Experience, Environment and Digital Transformation. Enniskillen selected as a finalist in the Great British High Street…
With the application window now open for the Environmental Farming Scheme (Wider Level), the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has outlined options available and further guidance on the Scheme. The scheme, which is part-funded under the EU’s Northern Ireland Rural Development Programme 2014-2020, is designed to address specific environmental needs, primarily relating…
