A recent survey suggests that business confidence is returning in the country, with output returning to growth as the second quarter of the year kicks in. A survey by the Ulster Bank has revealed that business confidence is the highest it has been for 14 months, but there has been an increase in costs which …
Hospitality Sector Finally Reopens Its Doors To The Public Today
It is with great delight, and not a little relief, that we finally see restaurants, cafes, hotels and bars reopening their doors today after such a long closure. The hospitality sector can serve people inside their premises from today, in a covid safe manner of course. Huge Amount Of Work Going On Behind The Scenes …
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£1 Million Funding Announced To Help Businesses With Digital Transformation
A new Digital Transformation Programme has been announced that will give £1 million funding spread around 1,000 companies in Northern Ireland. The Programme will help these businesses with their digital platforms and help them, through mentoring and one-to-one training, to increase their online productivity and sales channels. Setting Up Online Ordering Systems Many businesses have …
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The Changing Nature Of The High Street
The increasing expansion of the digital market place, along with the effects the Covid-19 pandemic has had on the high street, has created a real shift in the look of our high streets up and down the country. Debenham`s And The Arcadia Group Have Closed Many of the large chains have struggled and some, such …
Decisions On Easing Of Lockdown To Be Made This Week
The vaccine programme has gone as well as anyone could possibly have expected across all parts of the UK, and here in Northern Ireland the take-up rate has been exceptional. This has meant that the number of deaths per week has gone down to single figures which, from where we were just a couple of …
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Chamber Of Commerce Calls For Period Of Stability To Focus On Rebuilding Economy
Northern Ireland`s Chamber of Commerce has called on political leaders to bring some stability to the country so that businesses can focus on rebuilding the economy as we emerge out of lockdown. They claim that the recent chaos surrounding the resignation of Arlene Foster, the Brexit issues which have brought unrest on the streets and …
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Survey Points To Consumer Confidence Returning
A recent survey has suggested that consumer confidence is on the rise, with the success of the Covid-19 vaccine roll-out appearing to be the major factor in this change of mood. Danske Bank’s consumer confidence index has risen from 124 up to 137 over the first three months of 2021, with many people who took …
High Street Stimulus Scheme In Bid To Kick-start The Local Economy
In a bid to get people shopping on the high streets of Northern Ireland once more the Economy Minister Diane Dodds has announced a £140 million high street stimulus scheme. This will entail every adult in Northern Ireland receiving a £100 voucher to spend on the high street, this voucher is likely to be sent …
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