What is Branding? And Should Small Businesses Care?

If you spend any time in marketing circles or reading about marketing, you will bump into the word “branding”. Branding is one of those concepts that is a bit vague, at least for the non-marketer small business owner.

DAERA Encourages Eligible Groups to Apply For Smart Towns and Villages Funding Under New PEACEPLUS Programme

The Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs (DAERA) is encouraging eligible organisations in Northern Ireland to apply to the new €30million Smart Towns and Villages investment area, under the PEACEPLUS programme.

The Border Target Operating Model: Prepare for Changes From 31 January

In August 2023, the government published the final version of the Border Target Operating Model which confirmed that from 31 January 2024, some goods will face full customs controls when moved directly from Irish ports to Great Britain.

Innovate UK Smart Grants: January 2024

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, is investing up to £25 million in game-changing and commercially viable R&D innovations

Environment Fund – Water Quality Improvement Strand 2024/25

This is a grant competition for not-for-profit organisations and councils, funding projects to deliver water quality improvements, help connect people with the water environment and bring about behaviour change.

Innovation Vouchers: January 2024 Call

Invest Northern Ireland (Invest NI) Innovation Vouchers allow you to access the skills and expertise of universities, colleges or Institutes of Technology in Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

What’s Next? 7 Expert Predictions on The Future of Social Media For 2024

Keeping up with social trends is bigger than chasing the current song to use in your TikTok content. It means zooming out and looking at shifts in the way we work, what consumers react to and the tools we need to adopt.

Event Focuses on Employing Autistic and Disabled People

The Equality Commission, in partnership with Allstate NI and the Northern Ireland Union of Supported Employment, is holding an interactive workshop on how employers can focus on providing more and better jobs for disabled people in the financial services and IT sectors.

NIEA Opens The 2024/25 Water Quality Challenge Fund

The Northern Ireland Environment Agency has launched the 2024/25 call for applications to the Water Quality Improvement Strand of its Environmental Challenge Fund Competition.

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.

Driving Conversions With Hyperlocal Social Media Marketing

Hyperlocal social media marketing is a powerful strategy hidden in plain sight. This concept is transforming how businesses interact with their customers and skyrocketing conversions.

File Your Self Assessment Tax Return and Pay Your Tax Bill By 31 January 2024

HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) is reminding Self Assessment customers that the countdown to complete their tax return has begun.

DAERA Announces £1.6million Funding For Agri-food and Environmental Research Projects

DAERA has announced new co-funding awards for agri-food and environmental research totalling over £1.6million. These awards are through the Research and Development Partnership between DAERA and the Department of Agriculture, Food and the Marine (DAFM).

Webinar: Social Media Trends for Your Business in 2024

This webinar, hosted by Invest NI, will delve into the future of digital marketing. It will explore social media trends and strategies that will shape how businesses interact with their audience on social platforms.

New Tax Credits For Film, TV and Video Game Makers

From 1 January 2024, the Audio-Visual Expenditure Credit and Video Games Expenditure Credit have replaced the previous tax reliefs for film, TV and video games production.

DAERA Appoints New Board Member

NEBMs bring external perspectives and experiences and provide invaluable support and constructive challenge to executive members in their role to ensure that the Board’s business is discharged effectively.

Meet The Buyer Event For Market Ready Tourism Businesses

The event offers an excellent opportunity for market ready tourism businesses to showcase themselves to a pre-qualified group of international buyers from Northern Ireland’s key markets.

JobStart Information Session For Employers

The Department for Communities (DfC) will be providing an overview of the JobStart scheme at an online information session.

Date: Tuesday 16 January 2024
Time: 2pm to 3pm
Cost: Free

Employer Guidance on Christmas Parties

The Equality Commission has issued advice and guidance for employers to help ensure Christmas work parties and events are safe, inclusive and respectful. Work-related outings and parties are legally an extension of the workplace and employers can be held liable for the actions of staff on a work night out.

Future Farm Support and Development

Having left the EU we now have a unique opportunity for the first time in 50 years to target farm support to meet the needs of Northern Ireland more effectively.