It is great to see that the pubs, cafes and restaurants have finally got some dates for when they can reopen their doors to the public once more, but the response has been rather lukewarm from the hospitality industry so far as some feel things are not moving along quickly enough. And the dates are …
Dates For Reopening Get Muted Response From Hospitality SectorRead More
Following a review of the Localised Restrictions Support Scheme grant, the Department of Finance in Northern Ireland has contacted 480 businesses requesting them to repay the money they have received. This will of course come as a big blow to these businesses unless they can procure funding from another source or appeal against the decision. …
Businesses To Repay Grant Money Says Department Of FinanceRead More
There is no getting away from the importance of a comprehensive, well constructed and well thought out business plan. It can save a business a great deal of pain as well as revenue, and it can sometimes literally mean the difference between success and failure. Let us share with you 4 huge benefits of creating …
Firms in Northern Ireland can apply for loans through the Government backed Recovery Loan Scheme, however, because the country is still in the EU single market for goods they will have to adhere to EU subsidy rules when applying for such a loan. The Government Guarantees 80% Of The Loan Here are details of this …
NI Businesses Applying For Covid Recovery Loans Must Adhere To EU Subsidy RulesRead More
Over 400 businesses in Northern Ireland are urging the Executive to reopen the economy as soon as possible as fears for jobs and businesses intensify. The ongoing pandemic with its associated lockdowns have decimated the economy and so these businesses feel it is vital that the First and Deputy First Minister act swiftly. In an …
Once lockdown ends and businesses classed as non-essential can open once more, it is vital that these businesses adhere to safe practices and do all they can to make the smooth transition to full business activity once more. Below is a guide to returning to work after lockdown as copied from an article on the …
Additional funding in the region of a further £16 million is being made available to firms in Northern Ireland who have high growth potential in the not too distant future. Invest NI, together with the British Business Bank through its Regional Angels Programme, are providing this funding in a bid to help these businesses and …
Additional Funding For Firms With High Growth PotentialRead More
An SME Brexit Support Fund has been introduced by HMRC which is designed to help smaller businesses with changes to trade rules with the EU. Brexit Has Changed The Landscape Brexit has certainly changed the landscape for businesses that import and export goods from and to the European Union. These changes will of course be …
