The Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) is repeating its data protection and marketing webinar for small businesses, due to the popular demand it received last time it ran This free event will take place on Microsoft Teams on Tuesday 23 May from 10am to 11am. The ICO’s experts will share tips and advice to help small…
New rates for statutory payments in force from April 2023. Employers should be aware that from April 2023 a number of statutory payment rates increase for the 2023-24 financial year. Statutory Maternity, Paternity, Shared Parental and Adoption Pay From Sunday 2 April 2023, Statutory Maternity Pay, Statutory Paternity Pay, Statutory Shared Parental Pay, Statutory Adoption…
The new valuation list for non-domestic properties will be used to calculate business rate bills from 1 April 2023. Land & Property Services (LPS) has announced the publication of the new valuation list for non-domestic properties, which will come into effect on 1 April 2023. The valuation list will be used to calculate business rate bills…
Social Media for Start Up Businesses Looking for the best way to reach your customers and grow your customer base? Then you need to learn how to use social media. This free workshop will be held on Thursday 23rd March 2023 to help you get started with social media, we’ll cover everything from mastering your…
APPLY NOW! This 8-week programme will enable SME companies and early stage start-ups, within Northern Ireland, to innovate faster, maintain a competitive position in global markets and increase productivity. What’s on offer? Expert training in early stage innovation commercialisation. A fully funded 8-week programme with an allocation of up to 4 ‘Seats’ per team. £5,000…
How does the Budget affect Northern Ireland businesses? The Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, delivered his Budget statement on Wednesday 15 March 2023. We have summarised the key points from the Spring Budget and specific issues affecting Northern Ireland businesses. Economic forecasts Growth forecast -0.2% in 2022-23 1.8% in 2023-24 2.5% in 2024-25 2.1% in 2025-26 1.9%…
Northern Ireland businesses will be invited to apply for the UK’s most prestigious business award when applications open in May The Queen’s Award for Enterprise has been renamed following the Accession of King Charles III. The Awards will become The King’s Award for Enterprise. The King’s Awards for Enterprise recognise and encourage the outstanding achievements…
Initiative to help employers in tourism and hospitality recruit and retain the talent they need to boost their industry. Tourism Northern Ireland’s Make It Here campaign aims to change perceptions of working in the tourism and hospitality sector to help employers within this industry attract and retain the talent they need to succeed and grow.…
HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding VAT-registered businesses to file their returns and pay on time, ahead of new penalties being applied. The new penalties will be fairer and more proportionate for businesses who submit their VAT returns or pay their VAT late. The first monthly returns and payments affected by the penalties are due by 7 March…
Applications for the Back in Business scheme, which offers local businesses a 50% rates discount for up to two years, will close on 31 March 2023. New and expanding businesses are being encouraged by the Department of Finance to apply to the Back in Business scheme before the scheme closes on 31 March 2023. What…
