Find out about new health and well-being innovation funding opportunities Innovate UK is holding a briefing event with Queen’s University Belfast (QUB) on the Industrial Strategy Challenge Fund and the two health related challenges: data to early diagnosis and precision medicine healthy ageing The first of the challenges will focus on enhancing the power of…
Every entrepreneur would agree that a business plan is a vital factor in the success of your operation. It serves as a guide and holds the core definition of your business. Having it alongside you throughout the whole process will make the chances of attaining your goal much greater. Business plans can have a wide…
National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage rates will increase from 1 April 2018 Employers should be aware that all minimum wage rates are to increase on 1 April of each year. This includes all National Minimum Wage rates and the National Living Wage rate. Minimum wage – increased rates Therefore, the minimum wage rates…
THE Boatyard Distillery in Enniskillen is raising a glass to the Growth Loan Fund after securing £100,000 to increase production and fund working capital requirements. And as well as creating six additional jobs, the cash injection will support product development and help fulfil export contracts recently secured in Switzerland, Denmark and the USA. Situated at…
‘Traditionally this district would experience business start ups at a rate higher than anyone else in Northern Ireland, so those figures don’t surprise me.’ – John Treacy AT least 90 new businesses have been set up in the local area in the past year, showing the enduring entrepreneurial spirit of Fermanagh people. According to figures…
A uniform can be a great asset to your business, from emphasising your brand to allowing you to stand out to your customers, and from your competition. But, when specific criteria are not applied, it can also cost your business a hefty tax bill. Leading UK supplier Simon Jersey explains uniform tax, the key rules…
7 tips on how to run a successful crowdfunding campaign With the growing popularity of crowdfunding as a way of raising business finance, is important to consider how to make your campaign stand out from others. Here are some tips for a successful crowdfunding campaign. 1. Think about your total investment goal When setting your…
The 2018 Basic Payment Scheme Transfer of Entitlement Service will open on Thursday 1 March 2018 the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) has announced. This service can be used for straightforward entitlement transfers (sale, gift or lease) from one farm business to another, with no business change or inheritance involved. It is…
Funding boost for SMEs to help them increase their manufacturing readiness Innovate UK is offering up to £10 million in loans to micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) for innovative manufacturing or materials projects. The competition is open to all manufacturing sectors. Proposals should include innovations in one of two key areas: manufacturing systems, technologies,…
SEO is the backbone of your company’s online presence, and if done properly, can land you a pretty sweet spot on Google. Of course, there’s a ton of hard work and optimization (years in fact) involved in the process. In the end, improving your site’s SEO is easier said than done, but not impossible. So…
