Join NICVA’s support programme for social enterprises representing ethnic minorities in Northern Ireland NICVA has launched the ASCEND Programme to support small voluntary, community and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations in Northern Ireland. Funded by the National Lottery Community Fund, the programme is open to groups with annual incomes between £10,000 and £100,000 working with ethnic…
Join the ICO webinar for Data Protection Day 2025 28 January 2025 is Data Protection Day. To mark the occasion, the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO) will host a free online webinar to help small businesses understand data protection laws. This session is ideal for those new to data protection or looking for practical advice on…
Employers are urged to participate in Apprenticeship Week running from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February 2025. Would-be apprentices and employers are being encouraged to release their potential during Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025. Led by the Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week will showcase how apprenticeships can transform the future of apprentices…
What could a £5,000 voucher do for your business? Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of public sector knowledge providers, such as universities and colleges, in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Typical projects supported through Innovation Vouchers include: helping to create or improve products, services or processes access to…
The latest round of Invest Northern Ireland’s Ambition to Grow programme is now open The programme offers micro, small, and medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland the chance to secure up to £45,000 in funding and become a part of Invest NI’s client portfolio. The initiative supports businesses to expand, create jobs, and grow sales outside…
Find out how the Procurement Act 2023 affects you From 24 February 2025, new rules under the Procurement Act 2023 will reshape how public bodies purchase goods and services. These changes aim to streamline procurement processes and create opportunities for suppliers of all sizes, particularly small businesses, start-ups, and social enterprises. To help suppliers understand…
Webinars are taking place throughout January 2025 to provide guidance on new fire regulations that will be introduced later this year. The Department of Finance (DoF) is hosting webinars to provide information and guidance on local building regulations being updated to improve fire safety standards, particularly for residential buildings and houses. The webinars will help…
Employers are urged to participate in Apprenticeship Week running from Monday 3 to Friday 7 February 2025. Would-be apprentices and employers are being encouraged to release their potential during Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week 2025. Led by the Department for the Economy, Northern Ireland Apprenticeship Week will showcase how apprenticeships can transform the future of apprentices…
Construction businesses asked to take breaks in January to focus on key areas of health and safety. The Construction Eployers Federation (CE) has released resources for Safety Reboot 2025, the month long health and safety initiative taking place throughout January. The initiative aims to encourage construction businesses across Northern Ireland to stop work for about…
Help shape future support for women-led businesses Women business owners across the island of Ireland are being asked to take part in a new study to help improve support for women-led businesses. The study is being carried out by InterTradeIreland, Enterprise Ireland, and Invest Northern Ireland as part of the Shared Island Enterprise Scheme. The…
