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Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland 2024
Business in the Community’s (BITC) Responsible Business Awards in Northern Ireland are a celebration of Northern Ireland’s most inspirational and impactful responsible businesses.
Read MoreWhat 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.
Read MoreDAERA 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.
Read MoreThe 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.
Read MoreInnovate 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
Read MoreEnvironment 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.
Read MoreInnovation 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.
Read MoreWhat’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.
Read MoreEvent 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.
Read MoreNIEA 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.
Read MoreLatest HMRC Tax Webinars
Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs (HMRC) to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.
Read MoreDriving 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.
Read MoreFile 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.
Read MoreDAERA 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).
Read MoreWebinar: 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.
Read MoreNew 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.
Read MoreDAERA 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.
Read MoreMeet 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.
Read MoreJobStart 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.
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