The new support service from local councils in Northern Ireland is running a number of business events Northern Ireland’s 11 local councils, in partnership with the UK Government through the Department for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities (DLUHC), have launched the new NI Business Support Service, Go Succeed. As part of the programme, there are…
Online event to provide employers with information on how the JobStart scheme can benefit their business. The JobStart scheme provides employers with the opportunity to employ a young person (16 to 24 years old) for 6-9 months. The scheme will cover salary costs (25 hours per week) offering paid job opportunities for 6 or 9 months to…
Are you ready to take the next step in business? Go Succeed is the new go-to source for expert business advice led by Northern Ireland’s eleven local councils. Whether you’re a budding entrepreneur just starting out; are looking to grow your business; or are planning to scale up; our team of industry experts will provide…
Guidance to help employers manage key workplace issues over the festive period including parties and holidays. The Equality Commission and the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) have issued guidance to help employers minimise the potential of workplace issues over the Christmas period. Christmas parties and workplace events The Equality Commission has issued advice and guidance for…
Having left the EU we now have a unique opportunity for the first time in 50 years to target farm support to meet the needs of Northern Ireland more effectively. In the last number of years, the challenges that Northern Ireland farmers have faced have reflected influences of a global scale. This challenging backdrop continues…
About the programme Do you have an innovation project that could lead to the development of a new or improved product, service, business model, or process? Will it create value in your business, produce new profits or help grow the business? If so, then an Innovation Voucher could help support this. How can it help…
On Thursday 30 November 2023, Fermanagh and Omagh District Council launched two new business support initiatives at a Business Breakfast hosted by the Council Chair, Councillor Thomas O’Reilly. The Go Succeed and Digital Transformation Flexible Fund initiatives aim to help local established and aspiring businesses to grow and thrive. The Go Succeed support service, powered by…
The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is conducting a survey to help them understand the working and living conditions of artists in Northern Ireland This survey is open to all artists and creative professionals currently or recently based in Northern Ireland, regardless of whether they have interacted with the Arts Council or not. The survey aims…
The UK government has announced significant reforms to its research and development (R&D) tax credit system The reforms, announced in the Autumn Statement 2023, seek to combine the Research and Development Expenditure Credit (RDEC) and the R&D small and medium enterprise (SME) relief into a singular scheme. The scheme will be effective for accounting periods beginning…
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates increase from 1 April 2024 Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates increase on 1 April of each year. This includes all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate. The new minimum wage rates apply to eligible workers in Northern Ireland from…
