Apply For Funding to Reduce Cyber Risk Across Defence

Cyber attacks are becoming more sophisticated, with potentially more impact on military operations. This themed competition seeks to support:

novel tools that strengthen digital resilience across defence
novel approaches that enable security by default
novel ways to quantify Operational Technology risk

Planning Approval to Redevelop Former Omagh Health Centre Into £4m ‘Digi-Hub’

Omagh Enterprise Company has now secured planning approval from Fermanagh and Omagh District Council to bring the building back to life.

Innovate UK Investor Partnerships: SME Round 4

Innovate UK, as part of UK Research and Innovation (URKI), has selected a pool of investor partners to provide you with support for research and development, and access to the capital investment you need to develop and commercialise your innovations.

August 31 Deadline For Several Farming Schemes in NI

Ulster Unionist Party (UUP) agriculture spokesperson, Tom Elliott, is encouraging all farmers in the Fermanagh, west Tyrone and west Armagh catchment area to sign-up for Zone 2 of the SNHS.

SMEs Economic Activity on TikTok Contributes £1.63 Billion to UK GDP

An Oxford Economics report on TikTok SMEs looked at the socioeconomic impact of TikTok in the UK and discovered investments from UK SMEs in advertising and marketing on TikTok generated a massive £1.2 billion in revenue in 2022 for UK SMEs, with the food and beverage sector benefiting the most (£0.6 billion).

Tourism Experience Development Roadshows

Tourism Northern Ireland is hosting Experience Development Roadshows for tourism businesses that are developing or delivering saleable, bookable visitor experiences within the context of the tourism brand, Northern Ireland – Embrace a Giant Spirit.

Invest NI Sustainability Reports

Invest NI’s free sustainability Reports give businesses an understanding of their environmental performance across a number of areas, such as raw materials, energy, carbon, packaging, biodiversity and waste.

Net Zero Living: User Focused Design Competition

Innovate UK, part of UK Research and Innovation, will work with micro, small or medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to invest up to £3.8 million in innovation projects. These will be to support the net zero agenda.

Self Assessment Customers Can Help Themselves By Filing Their Tax Return Early

The Self Assessment deadline for the 2022 to 2023 tax year is 31 January 2024 but there are many benefits to filing earlier.

Translink Names MRP as Master-Development Partner for £500m Weavers Cross Scheme

MRP (www.mrp.co.uk), the investment and development arm of McAleer & Rushe in Co Tyrone, is one of the UK and Ireland’s leading property development and investment firms specialising in multi-sector, mixed use schemes.

Exploring the Potential of AI in Business

Many customers in various sectors, including government and commercial industries, are actively exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence (AI) and even implementing AI-related projects within their departments.

Access to Finance: Growth Loan Fund II

The Growth Loan Fund is a £30million loan fund designed to support export-focused NI SMEs demonstrating growth or strong growth potential. It is part of Invest NI’s Access to Finance Strategy and loans are typically between £100,000 and £500,000.

Energy Efficiency and Related Areas of the Building Regulations Consultation

The Department of Finance has launched a consultation discussion document on the energy efficiency requirements and other related areas of the Building Regulations, such as ventilation, overheating risks in dwellings and electric vehicle charging infrastructure at buildings.

10 Benefits To Having a Virtual Office Address

If you’re considering getting a virtual office address, contact Sharon in Omagh Enterprise Company to find out more information on 028 8224 9494 or email sharon.tracey@omaghenterprise.co.uk

The eCommerce Guide To Selling on Social Media

In today’s digital age, selling on social media has become an essential part of any successful eCommerce business. A whopping 76% of consumers have purchased a product they saw in a brand’s social media channels.

Consultation on Climate Action in Northern Ireland

The main aim of the consultation is to consult on the proposed 2030 and 2040 emissions targets for NI and proposed carbon budgets for the periods 2023-2027, 2028-2032 and 2033-2037.

Latest HMRC Tax Webinars

Listed inside 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 around an hour.

Support If You Employ Someone With a Disability

The Health & Work Support Branch (HWSB), which is part of the Department for Communities (DfC), can provide you with specialist support to help you recruit and retain workers with disabilities.

Workshops to Help Employers Support Older Workers

Business in the Community are hosting a number of online workshops over the next few months as part of their Age-Inclusiveness Learning Network.

Employers’ Guide to Employee Holiday and Leave Entitlement

The Summer holidays are fast approaching and if you are an employer, you may soon be inundated with holiday forms from your workforce, as staff begin to prepare for their holidays.