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…
Changes to general product safety rules in Northern Ireland From 13 December 2024, new general product safety rules will take effect in Northern Ireland. These changes align with the EU General Product Safety Regulation (GPSR) and aim to ensure the safety of products available to consumers. Who will the changes affect? The changes will apply…
Protect backup data from ransomware attacks The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has published new guidance on protecting backup data from ransomware attacks. The principles set out the features that backup systems should have to resist destruction by ransomware. Backup data is essential for recovery after a ransomware attack. There are two main backup methods:…
Prepare for new packaging and labelling measures The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) is reminding remaining marketing authorisation holders to ensure they are prepared for the new packaging and labelling measures. The vast majority of companies have already submitted updated artwork to ensure compliance with the new arrangements for medicines following the Windsor…
Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs Minister Andrew Muir has announced the 2024 Small Woodland Grant Scheme is now open for applications. This grant will support landowners to create new native woodland that will provide a range of ecosystem services and benefits for people including contributing to mitigating the impacts of climate change. The scheme provides…
Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses. Go Succeed is a business support service led by Northern Ireland’s eleven local councils. The service assists businesses of all stages, whether you want to start a new business, are an established business that hopes to grow or plan…
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers to be alert to potential scams and fraudsters ahead of the filing deadline on 31 January 2025. Concerned customers reported nearly 150,000 scam referrals to HMRC in the last year, as Self Assessment filers are warned to be alert to fraudsters. With millions of people…
About this event Join for a deep dive into Continuous Monitoring – learn how to effectively monitor, report, and continuously improve your processes! Date and time Thu, 12 Dec 2024 13:00 – 14:00 Continuous Monitoring – Monitoring, Reporting & Continuous Improvement! This online event is designed to help you enhance your monitoring processes and…
Economy Minister Conor Murphy today announced the SME Productivity Booster, a new £350,000 initiative aimed at increasing productivity and skills in small-to-medium enterprises (SMEs). Economy Minister Conor Murphy pictured at the launch of the SME Productivity Booster at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus with James O’Neill of Rathbanna Ltd and Lee Campbell, Principal and Chief…
Over 7,000 farm businesses who registered for Zone 2 (County Fermanagh, County Armagh West and County Tyrone South) of the Soil Nutrient Health Scheme (SNHS), will now have received a full and comprehensive set of soil analysis results in the post. These results and farm maps are also available to view online for each farm…
