Keep up to date with your latest data protection requirements The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) has updated its guidance on data protection by design and by default under the Data Use and Access Act (DUAA). The update was developed with input from small businesses and organisations to make the information clearer and more practical. It…
Act now. 864,000 sole traders and landlords face new tax rules in two months More than 860,000 sole traders and landlords need to start using digital tax reporting from 6 April Software available to help spread tax admin throughout the year, with thousands already testing the system successfully Rollout forms part of the Government’s plan…
You can use the Innovation Voucher to access specialist expertise from universities and colleges in Northern Ireland or the Republic of Ireland to develop new or improved products, services, business models or processes. Innovation Vouchers do not provide direct cash payments to businesses. Instead, the voucher covers the cost of working with a public sector…
Making Music is inviting emerging composers to take part in its Adopt a Music Creator 2026 scheme The scheme pairs leisure‑time music groups with composers in the first seven years of their professional career to create new music together. Up to 15 groups will receive £1,000 to help with commissioning costs and will get support…
Register with Tourism NI’s training courses, events, masterclasses, roadshows and workshops. Get advice and support on business growth and how to enhance experiences for your visitors. Events run throughout the year. Upcoming events and webinars: Webinar: Sustainability Storytelling Thursday 29 January 2026 Marketing Masterclass Tuesday 3 February 2026, Crown Plaza Belfast Innovate Tourism & Regional Business…
New guidance from the Labour Relations Agency (LRA) to help employers and HR practitioners conduct fair and reasonable workplace investigations. Handling workplace investigations can be complex, and getting them wrong can carry serious risks. The LRA has published new guidance on conducting effective employment investigations that meet legal and best practice standards. New conducting employment…
Learn how to handle subject access requests Thousands of small businesses contact the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) every year for help with data protection issues. Subject access requests (SARs) are one of the most common topics. On 28 January 2026, to mark Data Protection Day 2026, the ICO will be hosting a free webinar with…
Join leading UK innovators at the Social Enterprise NI Conference 2026 and discover new routes to sustainable growth Social Enterprise NI is hosting its Annual Conference in 2026, bringing together leading thinkers and innovators from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. The conference aims to share strategies for building lasting organisational sustainability and moving beyond…
Proof of concept grant competition Entrepreneurs with new and innovative business ideas can apply for funding through the Regional Innovation Challenge, a Northern Ireland-wide grant competition run by Techstart Ventures. The competition supports founders at the earliest stage of development, offering proof of concept grants of up to £15,000 to help test and assess the…
Access free food safety guidance and training from the FSA The Food Standards Agency (FSA) is encouraging food businesses to make food safety a priority in 2026. Its ‘Here to Help’ resources provide free tools, training and guidance to help you keep food safe and protect your customers. Whether you run a café, takeaway, corner…
