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  • Survey gives businesses their say on tax system issues

    The survey provides crucial insight into the big issues faced by small businesses including tax agents in the tax system.

  • Go Succeed business events

    Register for upcoming events offered by Go Succeed, the council support service for Northern Ireland businesses.

  • Latest HMRC tax webinars

    Upcoming webinars from HM Revenue & Customs to help employers, businesses and the self-employed understand tax issues that affect them.

London Trade Programme for Lisburn and Castlereagh businesses

Opportunities for food, drink, hospitality and tourism businesses.

Smart Manufacturing Data Hub workshop | Newry

Free workshop for manufacturers on how to unlock value from data.

Self Assessment | Benefits of filing your 2022-23 tax return early

There are many benefits to filing your tax return well before the 31 January 2024 deadline.

Upcoming events for Belfast businesses

Get involved with upskilling and start-up events for Belfast based businesses.

Webinars: Movement of goods from GB to NI under the Windsor Framework

Webinars covering the Northern Ireland Retail Movement Scheme, groupage and mixed load consignments.

Registering for the Common Health Entry Document Operator Portal (CHOP)

New database to ease the movement of Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) goods between GB and NI.

Yes You Can Autumn 2023

Upcoming programmes to support women along the idea, start-up and growth stage of their business journey.

Final call for entries: Social Enterprise Awards 2023

Apply for the opportunity to gain recognition for your social enterprise

Grey to Green Demonstrator Project for Belfast

Expressions of interest are encouraged from organisations with the expertise and capability to undertake this kind of project.

Packaging reform draft regulations consultation

Consultation on the draft Producer Responsibility Obligations (Packaging and Packaging Waste) Regulations 2024.

Employers encouraged to exhibit at Derry City and Strabane Job Fair

Register your interest in exhibiting at this free event taking place in September 2023.

SBRI funding: Clinical biomarker tools and technologies for dementia

Apply for a share of £6 million to develop or repurpose innovative solutions for dementia therapies. 

Bricks or Sticks small business development programme

Workshop series for new and existing business owners.

Access to Finance: Growth Loan Fund II

Apply now for loans between £100,000 and £500,000

HATS State of the Workforce Survey 2023

This survey investigates skills gaps and workforce issues across the hospitality, tourism, travel, retail and aviation sectors.

Consultation on climate action in Northern Ireland

Views sought on NI’s 2030 and 2040 Emissions Reduction Targets and First Three Carbon Budgets.

Mind Body Business initiative for Ards and North Down

Grant scheme for workplace health and wellbeing initiatives for employees now open for applications.

Workshops to help employers support older workers

Age-inclusiveness webinars will give employers insight into the issues facing older workers and help them provide the support staff need.

Pipeline Investment Fund for Belfast music venues

Belfast music venues can apply for grants of up to £5,000.

Healthcare innovation funding opportunity for SMEs

Up to £150,000 funding is available to help businesses reach the next stage in their medical device development pathway.

Innovate UK Diverse Innovators Award

With cash awards and bespoke business support, this initiative aims to uncover diverse hidden talent around the UK.

Arts & Business NI Awards now open

Arts & Business NI is encouraging entries from business and arts partnerships of all sizes.