The Windsor Framework: Unlocking Opportunities for NI Businesses
Londonderry Chamber of Commerce is organising a webinar that will enhance participants’ awareness of the Windsor Framework, highlighting their obligations under the new protocol and identifying potential benefits that businesses can capitalise on. The Windsor Framework (NI Protocol 2.0) is set to take effect on 30th September 2024. This update will impact businesses across Northern […]
Sustainable Finance Innovation Fund
Funding opportunity for fintech and spacetech SMEs UK-based fintech and spacetech SMEs can apply for up to £20,000 in support from the Sustainable Finance Innovation Fund. This funding is aimed at businesses developing satellite data services for the financial sector. The fund, offered by the Satellite Applications Catapult, provides expert help in areas like: geospatial […]
What to Do If You Are Hacked on Social Media – 7 Tips
If you’re a business owner, you know that social media can be a powerful marketing tool. But what happens when your account gets hacked? Here’s what to do if you are hacked on social media: Change your password immediately. Contact the social media platform and let them know what happened. Notify your followers that your […]
Get a Free Export Health Check For Your Business
Complete the Export Health Check tool to assess your existing exporting capability The Invest Northern Ireland Export Health Check tool is designed to assess your existing exporting capability. By answering a few short questions you will receive a tailored guide that will give you the tools to develop your own bespoke export strategy. The tool […]
Latest HMRC Tax Webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them. Listed below are a number of live HMRC webinars that will give the self-employed an understanding of key taxes that affect them and also help employers with payroll. The webinars are free and last […]
Digital Innovation Fund
Support to help you transform your manufacturing business Made Smarter Innovation – Smart Manufacturing Data Hub (SMDH) offers three different funding opportunities to support manufacturing small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs) on their smart manufacturing journey. These opportunities are based on the needs of the company. Rapid Demonstrators Rapid Demonstrators aim to support SMEs with sensor […]
The Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024 Guidance Notes
These guidance notes have been produced to clarify what is required under the Smoke, Heat and Carbon Monoxide Alarms for Private Tenancies Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2024. Important dates for compliance The Regulations come into operation on 1 September 2024, for all new private tenancies granted on or after this date. Existing tenancies granted before 1 September 2024, […]
New Guide on Business Email Compromise
Protect your business from email scams with NCSC’s new guide The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has released new guidance to help small businesses protect themselves against business email compromise (BEC) attacks, a growing type of cybercrime. BEC attacks involve criminals hacking into work email accounts to trick people into transferring money or stealing sensitive […]
IPO Warns of Spike in Misleading Invoices
Be aware of misleading invoices offering services to help protect your IP rights in return for a fee The Intellectual Property Office (IPO) has warned customers to beware of misleading payment requests from unsolicited organisations. These requests often come as invoices for trade mark, design, or patent services. Such ‘services’ – once paid for – […]
Go Succeed Ensures Sweet Sound Of Success For Omagh Music Academy
A Tyrone music tuition school is composing plans for expansion after receiving assistance from the government-backed Go Succeed business enterprise programme. Omagh Music Academy already caters for more than 180 students but has plans to grow that number yet further. Founder and Director Claire Bowes said mentorship received through Go Succeed has given her the […]