Businesses and community groups in Northern Ireland are encouraged to keep on top of food safety with these free events Safefood is working with Derry City & Strabane District Council, Belfast City Council and Fermanagh & Omagh District Council to deliver food safety training and workshops in Derry~Londonderry, Belfast and Enniskillen. Event details Enniskillen Food…
Food and drink businesses are invited to showcase their products at the Lurgan and Armagh shows Armagh City, Banbridge and Craigavon Borough Council has opened applications for the 2026 Food Heartland Showcase. The Food Heartland is committed to supporting local food and drink producers by giving them the opportunity to showcase and sell their products…
Social Enterprise NI offers one‑to‑one support to help social enterprises plan their marketing. Social Enterprise NI offers free one‑to‑one marketing support to help social enterprises develop a clear, practical marketing plan. The support is personalised for each organisation and focuses on producing a usable marketing plan, rather than delivering training sessions or presentations. It is…
Connected AI Conference Connected AI is a practical, business-focused conference designed to support organisations at every stage of their artificial intelligence (AI) journey. The event brings together key partners from across Northern Ireland’s AI support ecosystem in a single, collaborative setting. Created specifically for local employers and SMEs, the conference is ideal for anyone curious…
Thinking Local In today’s fast-moving and increasingly digital world, it’s easy to assume that business growth means expanding outward—reaching global markets, scaling online, and competing far beyond your local area. But for many businesses across Fermanagh, the real opportunity lies much closer to home. From Enniskillen to the surrounding rural communities, local businesses are discovering…
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses, and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them. Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last…
Fermanagh Enterprise is encouraging local entrepreneurs and businesses to take advantage of the latest programme of Go Succeed business events now available across Northern Ireland. Delivered through all 11 local councils, Go Succeed is a comprehensive business support service designed to help individuals start, grow, and scale their businesses through expert guidance, mentoring, and practical…
Businesses will begin to receive their rate bills for 2026-27 from the start of April 2026. Rate bills will begin to issue from Wednesday 1 April 2026, and will continue to be delivered throughout April. The bill will set out: the amount due for 2026-27 details of any rate relief that has been applied to…
Introduction of new miscarriage entitlement and day-one rights for Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay in Northern Ireland from Monday 6 April 2026. The Department for the Economy in Northern Ireland intends to introduce significant changes to Parental Bereavement Leave and Pay. These changes will apply to parents who suffer the loss of a child under…
Business rates support schemes, including Small Business Rate Relief, Back in Business, and rural ATMs exemptions, are extended until 31 March 2027. The non-domestic rate support schemes have been extended for the 2026-27 financial year. See details below on each rate support scheme, who is eligible, and what support is available. Small Business Rate Relief…
