Upcoming Food Safety Workshops for Food Businesses in Fermanagh and Omagh
If you run or are planning to start a food business in the Fermanagh and Omagh area, don’t miss out on a series of free food safety workshops organised by Fermanagh and Omagh District Council. These informative sessions are designed to help business owners and staff understand their responsibilities when it comes to food hygiene […]
Business Support Programme for Disabled People Expands to Northern Ireland
A new 12-week Self-Employment for Disabled People Programme—delivered by TU Dublin in partnership with the Department for the Economy, Leonard Cheshire, Go Succeed NI and Disability Action—has opened its doors to first-time entrepreneurs across Northern Ireland. The initiative, fully funded by AIB and free to participants, mixes weekly online lectures (September–December) with one-to-one mentoring, an […]
Final Weeks to Use UK-Prefixed Livestock Tags – Deadline Approaching
Farmers and agri-businesses in the Omagh area are being reminded by the Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) that UK-prefixed livestock identification tags must no longer be used after 30 June 2025. Under post-Brexit trading arrangements, Northern Ireland must now follow EU animal identification standards, which require all new livestock to be tagged […]
Rates Relief Review Underway in Northern Ireland
Businesses across Omagh and Northern Ireland will be watching closely as Economy Minister John O’Dowd announces the start of a comprehensive review into the rates relief system for 2025/26. The review will look at the current support available to businesses and consider how it can better meet the needs of the business community in a […]
Funding Opportunity for Omagh Innovators: Clean Air Phase 3 Competition
Innovate UK has announced the launch of the Clean Air Phase 3 competition, offering funding to support extended field trials of pre-commercial innovations designed to tackle air pollution. This opportunity is part of the Contracts for Innovation programme, which supports innovations that can improve air quality and protect public health. What’s It About? The competition […]
Empower Your Business with the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF)
The Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) is a strategic initiative aimed at assisting small and micro businesses, as well as social enterprises across Northern Ireland, in embracing advanced digital technologies. By providing financial support, the DTFF seeks to enhance productivity, stimulate innovation, and ensure long-term success for businesses in the digital era. Funding Opportunities Eligible […]
Why Location Matters: Choosing the Right Commercial Property to Rent for Long-Term Business Growth
Why Location Matters When Renting a Business Workspace From customer convenience to staff satisfaction, your office location influences everything. A well-chosen site: Improves accessibility – Offices that are easy to reach by clients and employees reduce lateness and improve daily operations. Increases visibility – Choosing a high-traffic location for your commercial office to rent can improve brand […]
Minister Announces £250million Access to Finance Funding to Support Start-Ups and SMEs
The Minister for the Economy has today announced the launch of three new funds worth £250million to support access to finance for Northern Ireland businesses. The £250million includes: TechStart III – a £55million fund managed by TechStart Fund Managers, including a £7million Proof of Concept grant fund, to help budding tech-focused entrepreneurs commercialise their innovative […]
Accessing Finance and Funding: What Start-Ups and SMEs Need to Know
For many start-ups and small businesses, finding the right funding can be one of the biggest early hurdles. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to grow, understanding your finance options is key to building a sustainable business. From grants and loans to equity funding and tax incentives, there’s a wide range of support available […]
How Omagh Businesses Can Use Social Media to Drive Real-World Footfall
In a digital world full of algorithms and paid ads, small businesses are getting more creative with how they show up on social media—and it’s working. According to a recent Marketing Brew article, small business owners across the UK and Ireland are using social platforms in authentic, low-budget ways to drive real footfall to their […]