UK registered businesses can apply for loans for innovative projects with strong commercial potential to significantly improve the UK economy Innovate UK is offering up to £25 million in loans to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Loans are for highly innovative late-stage research and development (R&D) projects with the best potential for the future.…
Age-inclusiveness webinars will give employers insight into the issues facing older workers and help them provide the support staff need. Business in the Community is hosting a number of online workshops over the next few months as part of their Age-Inclusiveness Learning Network. The network brings professionals interested in age inclusion together online, to hear…
MIND YOGA TEACHING ACADEMY Here at Mind Yoga teaching Academy, we always pay close attention to the most recent scientific studies on health and wellbeing, in order to keep our teaching information up to date. With that as our approach in providing the best anatomical, physiological and psychological course possible. Our latest beneficial piece of…
Enterprise NI and Prince’s Trust NI team up to deliver Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service to 1200 people. A new service aimed at engaging Northern Ireland’s most economically inactive people was launched by Enterprise NI and Prince’s Trust this week (22 June) The new service Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service (NIEESS), is set to run…
Account NI Supplier Informatiion The planned upgrade of the payment system for the Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments is due to take place this September. The Account NI system, which processes payments on behalf of Northern Ireland Civil Service Departments will be upgraded during September 2023. This is necessary to ensure business continuity and the…
Enniskillen business owner credits her daughter for push to take first steps into shoe business Enniskillen business owner Lisa McElroy has credited a combination of retail experience, encouragement from her young daughter and a ‘Go For It’ attitude in giving her the push to start up her own business. Supported by the Go For It…
Introduction There are a number of reliefs available to business ratepayers. This guide outlines the various business rates reliefs and allowances available and how to apply for them if you are eligible. These non-domestic rate support schemes include: Small Business Rate Relief Small Business Rate Relief for small Post Offices Charitable Exemption for rates Sports…
Introduction Guide If you’re self-employed, your business will have various running costs. You can deduct some of these costs to work out your taxable profit as long as they’re allowable expenses. For example, if your turnover is £40,000, and you claim £10,000 in allowable expenses. You only pay tax on the remaining £30,000 – known…
What insurance does my business need? Most businesses are likely to require a number of different types of insurance. Some are compulsory: employers’ liability insurance – worth at least £5 million – for most types of employees commercial motor insurance – if your business uses vehicles on the road or other public places Other types of…
Top tips to help you find suitable commercial premises 1. Draw up a list of what you need from your business premises How important is property size, layout, location, facilities, structural requirements, and parking to your business needs? Also, think about your long-term business plans and how these might affect your choice of business premises.…
