Applications to open tonight for £3m fund to help retail micro-businesses move online

Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a new £3m scheme to help micro-business retailers develop their sales online. The scheme will open to applications tonight at 6pm (2 February 20201). The Covid-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant has been developed by Invest Northern Ireland to help retail micro-businesses grow their business online. It follows on from the…

COVID-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant

A new £3 million fund to help retail micro-businesses in Northern Ireland looking to grow their business online The COVID-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant (MBEG) is open to any micro-sized retailer that wants to prepare for growth, develop their customer base and find new markets by enhancing their digital offering, building e-commerce capability and increasing online…

Localised Restrictions Support Scheme

The Localised Restrictions Support Scheme provides financial support to certain businesses which have been required to close or severely limit operations at their premises under the Health Protection Regulations that have been put in place by the NI Executive, subject to some exclusions. Do I need to reapply if localised restrictions are extended? No, you…

EU Exit: Support for your business

The UK has left the EU. Find information and support to help your business manage the changes. NOTE: If helplines and online services offering assistance with your enquiries are busy, we advise that you review online guidance in the first instance. Find an overview of quick links to information and contacts that may help to assist with your…

The Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme (NSESS)

The Minister for the Economy has launched the Newly Self-Employed Support Scheme, designed to provide support to newly self-employed individuals (sole traders and those in partnerships) who have been adversely impacted by COVID-19. The scheme is administered by Invest Northern Ireland on behalf of the Department for the Economy. What is available? The Newly Self-Employed Support…