Invest NI Business Breakfasts: Helping Local Firms Explore Export Opportunities
Omagh businesses thinking about expanding beyond Northern Ireland are being encouraged to attend one of Invest NI’s upcoming Business Breakfast events, designed to help local companies explore exporting opportunities and access expert trade support. The informal morning sessions will give business owners and managers practical advice on how to take their first steps into international […]
International Trade Week 2025: Helping Local Businesses Go Global
Businesses across Northern Ireland – including those here in Omagh – are being encouraged to take part in International Trade Week (ITW), running from 3 to 7 November 2025. Led by the Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and sponsored by Santander UK, the week-long series of free online and in-person events will help businesses […]
Free HMRC Webinars to Help Omagh Businesses Understand Tax and Payroll
HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) is hosting a new series of free live webinars designed to help employers, business owners, and the self-employed across Omagh and beyond get to grips with key tax responsibilities. Each session lasts around an hour and covers practical topics such as payroll management, self-employment tax, and other areas that directly […]
Have Your Say: Review of Tourist Accommodation Regulations in Northern Ireland
The Department for the Economy, in partnership with Tourism NI, is inviting feedback from local businesses, accommodation providers, and the wider public on proposed updates to the statutory regulations governing tourist accommodation in Northern Ireland. This consultation covers all forms of accommodation – including hotels, guesthouses, B&Bs, hostels, self-catering cottages, glamping sites, and other visitor […]
Omagh Businesses Encouraged to Embrace AI Through New ‘Activate AI’ Programme
AwakenHub, in partnership with Tech NI Advocates, has launched Activate AI — an exciting new programme designed to help Northern Ireland businesses harness the power of artificial intelligence (AI) to boost productivity and growth. The initiative is open to entrepreneurs, early-stage, and scaling businesses across the region — with a strong focus on supporting women, […]
NI Enterprise Barometer 2025 is LIVE – Your Voice Matters
The NI Enterprise Barometer 2025 survey is now LIVE – and we want to hear from you. Your input is critical in helping us understand the challenges and opportunities shaping the future for micro and small businesses across Omagh and Northern Ireland. By sharing your experiences, you are directly contributing to shaping policy and informing […]
Funding Opportunity for Game and Interactive Creators in Northern Ireland
Creative businesses in Omagh and across Northern Ireland now have an exciting opportunity to develop their next big interactive idea, thanks to a new funding call from Northern Ireland Screen. The Interactive Development Fund is open for applications from Northern Ireland-based companies working on video games, immersive experiences, or augmented and extended reality projects. Projects […]
Have Your Say: How Are Local Businesses Using AI?
Businesses across Northern Ireland — including here in Omagh — are being asked to share how they use, or don’t use, artificial intelligence (AI) in their day-to-day operations. The ‘AI in Northern Ireland Businesses: Readiness and Adoption Survey’, launched by Belfast Chamber with support from the Department for the Economy, aims to understand how AI […]
Could Employee Ownership Be the Future of Your Business?
Succession planning is one of the biggest challenges many business owners face — and an increasing number across Northern Ireland are finding the solution in employee ownership. Employee Ownership Ireland is hosting two free roadshows this October to showcase how selling a business to employees can create a secure, sustainable future for both the company […]
Farm Safety Reminder for Omagh and Surrounding Areas: Slurry Mixing Risks
As the closed spreading period approaches, farmers across Omagh and the wider district are being reminded to put safety first when mixing slurry. The Farm Safety Partnership and the Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) are stressing the importance of following the slurry mixing code—because just one breath of poisonous slurry gas can […]