Businesses handling packaging waste urged to comply with new packaging waste rules If you’re a small business in Northern Ireland, you may now need to register and report how much packaging you use under new government rules. These rules are part of the UK’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme, which aims to: boost recycling cut…
New online academy gives local businesses the skills to trade globally with confidence From September to December 2025, the Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry is launching a comprehensive series of international trade training courses. Each 3-hour session runs via Zoom from 9:30am to 12:30pm. What you’ll learn This expert-led programme covers everything you…
Mark your calendar for high-level talks, panels, and networking at this flagship EU event The European Commission’s annual flagship research and innovation event will take place on 16 and 17 September at The Square in Brussels and online. This annual forum brings together policymakers, researchers, business leaders, and the wider innovation community to discuss how…
Unlock finance, secure investment, and build a sustainable future with these three expert-led sessions. 💰💡 📅 Session 1 – 24 September: Developing Your Understanding on Grant and Equity Finance ✅ Grants, equity funding, crowdfunding, investment readiness 📅 Session 2 – 8 October: Building Confidence and Readiness to Access Debt Finance and Understanding Your Options…
Artificial intelligence in business Artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming how businesses operate. From voice recognition to predictive analytics, robotics and more, AI is helping organisations work more efficiently, deliver better services, and explore new opportunities. While AI has been around for decades, recent advances in technology and greater access to data have made it more…
ABOUT THIS EVENT The Go Succeed Start team hosts this in-person ‘Content Creation for Small Businesses: Reels, Photos & Storytelling That Converts’ masterclass. Struggling to stand out on social media? This hands-on, inspiring workshop will equip you with practical tools to create content that not only looks good- but works. From scroll-stopping reels to engaging photo content and authentic…
Employers involved in construction activity in NI and working for 27 or more weeks in the tax year must register with CITB NI. Construction industry employers working in Northern Ireland are required by law to register and complete an annual Levy Return form issued by the Construction Industry Training Board Northern Ireland (CITB NI). This…
The Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is urging to the public to have their say on Northern Ireland’s first draft Climate Action Plan for 2023-2027. Belfast City Hall hosted the first public consultation event today (Wednesday, August 20) on the draft plan, which was launched in June. Further events will be held…
Join Invest NI training needs workshops to identify skills gaps. The Invest NI Training Needs Analysis and Training Needs to Training Plan workshops are designed to provide practical insights into the skills your company needs to grow and develop. After each workshop, you will also learn how to request additional follow-up support. Training Needs Analysis…
Free webinar on how the Windsor Framework applies to moving goods into Northern Ireland. Invest NI is hosting a webinar on the Windsor Framework and how it could impact your business. The Windsor Framework set out new rules for moving goods between Great Britain (England, Scotland, and Wales) and Northern Ireland. This agreement introduced a…
