Call for Clarity on Future of Go Succeed Business Support in Fermanagh & Omagh
Businesses across Fermanagh and Omagh are being urged to stay informed as Economy Minister Dr Caoimhe Archibald calls on the Northern Ireland Office (NIO) to provide urgent clarity on the future of the Go Succeed business support service. Currently funded through the UK Government’s Shared Prosperity Fund (SPF), Go Succeed has played a vital role […]
Changes to UK Immigration Working Visa
Employers should be aware that changes to the immigration working visa are set to take effect from Tuesday 22 July 2025. New rules will see skills and salary thresholds rise, overseas recruitment for care workers end, and more than 100 occupations no longer granted access to the immigration system. The changes to the rules will […]
Opportunity for Omagh Craft Makers: Apply Now for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award
Are you a craft maker in Omagh working with materials like clay, glass, textiles, metal, wood or paper? The Arts Council of Northern Ireland is now accepting applications for the 2025 Rosy James Memorial Trust Award — a fantastic opportunity to support and develop your creative practice. This award is designed to help makers who […]
Free E-Learning Course on Disability Law: What Omagh Employers Need to Know
Are you confident your business is meeting its legal obligations when it comes to supporting disabled employees and customers? A free online course is now available to help employers across Northern Ireland—including here in Omagh—understand their responsibilities under the Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) 1995. Advice NI has launched a new e-learning course covering Disability Law. […]
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 […]
How to Grow Your Business with the Right Support
Growing a business isn’t just about working harder – it’s about having the right business mentoring support to work smarter. The right guidance at the right time can make all the difference. Whether you’re just starting out or scaling up, business mentoring services offer a powerful way to access insights, experience and structure that can […]
Celebrating Innovation: Women Entrepreneurs Encouraged to Apply for Prestigious European Prize
Are you a woman in business with an innovative idea that’s making a difference? Based in the Omagh area and driving change through your enterprise? You could be in line for up to €100,000 through the 2026 European Prize for Women Innovators. This prestigious prize, supported by the European Innovation Council (EIC) and the European […]
Help Shape Inclusive Recruitment in Northern Ireland’s Tourism and Hospitality Sector
Tourism and hospitality businesses across Northern Ireland are being invited to take part in an important research project exploring how the sector can improve inclusive recruitment. This initiative, part of a wider policy research programme, aims to identify practical steps that employers can take to attract and retain a more diverse workforce – including underrepresented […]
The Best Startup Office Space in Northern Ireland for Growth
Northern Ireland is fast becoming a launchpad for ambitious entrepreneurs. With strong support networks and growing access to infrastructure, the region offers excellent opportunities for startups – especially when it comes to finding the right startup office space. In this blog, we explore why choosing the right environment is essential for early-stage businesses and where […]
New AI Accelerator Programme to Boost Agri-Food Innovation in Northern Ireland
Businesses in the agri-food sector across Northern Ireland – including here in Omagh – now have an exciting opportunity to harness the power of artificial intelligence through a new accelerator programme backed by Innovate UK. The BridgeAI: AgriFood Accelerator, delivered by Digital Catapult, aims to help agri-food companies integrate AI technologies to improve productivity, sustainability, […]