Leading businesswomen urge females with a great idea to seek crowdfunding and start their own business journey ‘Back Her Business’ Programme aims to close the business gender gap in Northern Ireland for good Three local businesswomen have urged budding female entrepreneurs to sign up to a recently launched initiative aimed at enabling women to start…
Apprentices, employers and training providers are encouraged to enter the Apprenticeship Awards The Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Awards 2020 will recognise and reward excellence in apprenticeships from apprentices, employers and training providers. The awards are about showcasing the very best within the Department of the Economy’s apprenticeship programmes and the opportunities available. Award categories Applications are…
Public consultation seeks views from Northern Ireland businesses on the future of the non-domestic rating system In May 2019, the Department of Finance announced plans to undertake a full and comprehensive review of business rates in Northern Ireland. It is of strategic importance for the government to ensure that the business rating system is fit…
Partnered Event with Fermanagh Enterprise Ltd Venue: Enniskillen Business Centre, 21 Lackaghboy Road, Enniskillen, BT74 4RL Date: Tuesday 8 October 2019 – 02:00pm Description This seminar is a perfect introduction to the essentials of employment law. It maps the rights associated with the employment relationship and covers the following key areas of workplace employment law:…
WORK is set to begin along the border on what has been described as Co Fermanagh’s first whiskey distillery. The £5 million project in the village of Garrison is expected to create 25 full-time permanent jobs when ready in two years. The Scotts Irish Whiskey venture, which will also produce vodka and gin, has been…
Whether you’re currently building your Startup or have yet to create one, your business model, products and services are likely at the forefront of your mind. While startups fail all the time, it’s often for a few common reasons – many of which have little to do with the aspects of your business you’ve spent…
Call for applications opens Monday 16 September to 15:00 Friday 4 October 2019 Businesses in Northern Ireland can apply online for up to £5,000 worth of Innovation Vouchers. The vouchers are available from Invest Northern Ireland (NI). What are Innovation Vouchers? Innovation Vouchers provide funding to businesses to work with knowledge providers – ie universities,…
Information sessions are being held across Northern Ireland to help agri-food businesses or traders who export or import, to prepare for Brexit. The sessions, hosted by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA), and supported by INVEST NI, HMRC, Councils and the Food Standards Agency (FSA), aim to help business understand the changes…
Views sought from food and feed businesses who import from the EU The Food Standards Agency (FSA) are running a consultation seeking stakeholders’ views on the implementation the Official Controls Regulation. The consultation focuses on the FSA’s areas of responsibility for food and feed law and animal health and welfare in Northern Ireland. Who will…
Starting a business isn’t easy; there are lots of things to consider, from finding finance, getting to grips with business taxes, selling your product or service and managing staff. Ten-step guide to starting a business 1. Find out whether you can work for yourself It may sound like a silly question but can you work…
