The effects of the employer’s national insurance contribution increase, along with the increase in the National Minimum Wage are hitting the hospitality sector in Northern Ireland hard, according to a recent survey. The survey has been produced by hospitality industry bodies such as Hospitality Ulster, UK Hospitality, The British Institute of Innkeeping and the British …
Northern Ireland Energy Summit Back For A 2nd Year
After a well received first outing, the Northern Ireland Energy Summit is back and will be held at the International Convention Centre in Belfast on September 24th. The Summit looks at how businesses and organisations can facilitate the transition to a cleaner, greener energy grid that will benefit consumers, businesses and the climate. The various …
Beyond The Fee: How An Accountant Can Save You Money On Your Taxes
For many, the idea of paying an accountant to handle their taxes feels like an added expense. Why pay someone else to do something you could (theoretically) do yourself? However, for individuals and businesses alike, the perceived cost of an accountant often masks a significant potential for savings, making it a wise financial investment rather …
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BGF To Play Its Part In Supporting Businesses Across The UK With Funding
It is heartening to read that the Growth Capital Investment group BGF (this stands for Business Growth Fund, not to be confused with the Big Friendly Giant!) has pledged huge sums of money in funding to help support businesses right across the UK. The overall funding over the next 5 years will be in the …
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NI Business Delegation Visit Westminster To Push For More Investment, Support & Less Regulation
A business delegation from Northern Ireland, comprising of leaders from Trade NI, the alliance of Hospitality Ulster, Retail NI and Manufacturing NI, visited Westminster last week in a bid to drum up more support, more investment and to ask for the government to reduce the regulatory burden on businesses here. The financial hit that businesses …
Surge In Use Of AI By Northern Ireland Businesses
Businesses up and down Northern Ireland have had no hesitation in using the latest Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to increase productivity and generate growth in their company. According to a recent report by Microsoft Ireland, in collaboration with Trinity College Dublin Business School, 88% of businesses here are using some form of AI technology. We …
New UK – EU Deal To Remove Routine Checks On Animal & Plant Products
The agri-food deal which has been struck by the UK government and the European Union today will free up trade between Northern Ireland and the rest of the UK. Less red tape can only be a positive thing of course, however some critics were more cautious, with, for example, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch commenting that …
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8 Reasons Why An Employer Should Use Our Payroll Services
Employing an accountant like WHR Accountants to carry out your payroll services offers numerous benefits for your business, helping to ensure accuracy, compliance, time savings and not least of all efficiency. Here are 8 good reasons below as to why, if you are an employer, you should be using our services: 1. Expertise and Accuracy: …
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