The Covid-19 crisis has already had a profound effect on many businesses around the world including cashflow issues. The Institute of Directors (IoD), EY and Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NI Chamber) are hosting a webinar on Thursday 2 April 2020. Participants will hear from leading experts on finance in Northern Ireland and…
The NI Executive is looking at extending a Coronavirus support grant to small manufacturers. The £10,000 grant has already been paid to around 7,000 businesses. However small manufacturers currently do not qualify. Economy Minister Diane Dodds said she was looking for “Executive support” to bring those businesses into the scheme. The grant is being paid…
Coronavirus: Business support Find out how to access the support that has been made available to NI businesses and employees – who is eligible and how to apply. Coronavirus: Support for businesses and employees in Northern Ireland – a quick guide (PDF, 545K) > Coronavirus: Find financial support > Coronavirus: Frequently asked questions Find an answer to your…
Coronavirus (COVID-19): This page helps businesses find out how to access the support that has been made available, who is eligible, when the schemes open and how to apply. Support Scheme
A modern facility for new digital businesses was officially launched in Enniskillen last Friday. Fermanagh Enterprise Ltd which has successfully promoted small business start-up and development in the county for over thirty years, has successfully upcycled another derelict property closed due to the relocation of a Government office. Thankfully these valuable jobs which were lost…
Finance Minister Conor Murphy announces the Executive is reducing non-domestic Regional Rates The Northern Ireland Executive’s 2020-21 Budget has been published and includes several rates measures. These will be kept under review and further steps may be deemed necessary. Rates reduction The Regional Rate has been adjusted downward to offset the change in the total…
The UK government is looking for businesses to support in the production and supply of ventilators and ventilator components The Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) is looking for businesses who can support the supply of ventilators and ventilator components across the UK as part of their response to COVID-19. As well as…
Advice and guidance for business and employers in relation to the coronavirus (COVID-19). nibusinessinfo.co.uk have updated their information to include: • How Eligible Businesses will be identified; • How Businesses will receive payment. You will find out more information on the following link nibusinessinfo.co.uk To download the nibusinessinfo.co.uk Fact Sheet for review of support packages…
Grants of £10,000 and £25,000 will be made available to eligible Northern Ireland businesses to help with the impact of COVID-19 What grants are available? A grant of £10,000 will be provided to all small businesses who are eligible for the Small Business Rate Relief Scheme (ie all businesses with a NAV up to £15,000).…
Community Support News – 20 March 2020 COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Council organised events Please note Council organised events which were due to take place up until 31 August 2020 have been postponed or cancelled. This includes training. Food for Life grants and development The Soil Association is using the power of good food to connect people…
