Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, has launched another round of Smart Grants funding for game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovation Up to £25 million is available for disruptive research and development (R&D) innovations that can significantly impact the UK economy. All proposals must be business-focused, with deliverable, realistic, adequately resourced plans to…
Grant funding of between £50,000 to £100,000 available to rural social enterprises to increase capacity, profitability and sustainability. Eligibility criteria: This scheme is targeted at social enterprises who meet the following criteria: Currently trading income* Trading income for at least 2 years (evidenced by accounts); Based in a rural area in Northern Ireland This scheme…
Receive up to £45,000 in funding, and become part of Invest Northern Ireland’s client portfolio Invest NI is looking for 40 of Northern Ireland’s most innovative and ambitious businesses to take part in a new Ambition to Grow competition where you could receive up to £45,000 in funding, and ultimately become part of Invest Northern…
Date: Thursday 23 February 2023 Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Location: Enniskillen Work House Delivered by: Michael McIntyre, The Sales Practice Ireland Key tips and techniques to refine your selling skills in a changing marketplace, improving confidence to help win sales and improve your profit margins. Register
Date: Monday 23 January 2023 Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Location: Enniskillen Work House Delivered by: Sue Wright, Exporter Services Grow your understanding of the fundamentals of getting your cargo to its destination successfully. An outline of the basic principles and an introduction to processes and routines to be followed. Register
Date: Tuesday 13 December Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Location: The Grange, Council Offices, Omagh Delivered by: Michael McIntyre, The Sales Practice Ireland Practical techniques for increasing the volume of new business leads through effective online and telesales techniques, and addressing how to effectively qualify prospects. Register
Date: Monday 14 November Time: 9.30am – 11.30am Location: The Grange, Council Offices, Omagh Delivered by: Una McSorley, Marcomm Training Get your message, personality and credibility across clearly and consistently in every pitch. Learn the key techniques of preparing and structuring an impactful pitch, and key tips for effective delivery. Register
A series of free in person business workshops are taking place to help entrepreneurs across Fermanagh and Omagh District Council export their products or services to new markets outside NI. The training being rolled out in partnership with Fermanagh and Omagh District Council and Invest NI will offer companies practice advice and tips from leading…
Local Enterprise Companies will open its doors to offer business support drop-in clinics – call in and discuss your business idea over coffee! Business Support drop-in clinic for pre-start and start-up businesses. With no appointment necessary, experienced advisors will be available for 1-1 meetings to discuss the support available for pre-start and start-up businesses.
New HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) guidance page summarises the range of tax reliefs and allowances available to businesses, employers and the self-employed HMRC is encouraging business owners, employers and the self-employed in Northern Ireland to check online to make sure they are not missing out on a range of tax reliefs and allowances. One…
