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AgriFood Connect: Boosting productivity through island-wide collaboration

Alan Lowry, FSB`s NI policy chair

View: Strengthening Northern Ireland's trade ties with Washington

Diane Park who runs Wave of Nostalgia in Haworth says sustainability is at the heart of her business

The Willow Review issues new recommendations for UK small businesses

Northern Ireland based needi victorious after ranking in the top 30 of the UK’s Top 100 SME list. Pictured is needi founders Steph Scholes and Louise Doyle

Armagh firm 'gifts' Northern Ireland a spot among the UK's top 30 SMEs

Minister of State for Science, Research and Innovation, Lord Vallance

Innovate UK’s Knowledge Transfer Partnerships Programme celebrates 50 years of d...

Sean O'Loughlin, Managing Director, Budget Energy

Survey reveals almost half of NI’s firms have never changed electricity provider

Businesses of all sizes in Northern Ireland said “they would be proud” to contribute to the restoration of the Palace of Westminster

NI businesses 'proud' to contribute to restoration of the Palace of Westminster

Ben Craig, CarbonFit, Anna Patterson, Encom, Ian Fraser, Power NI, Mark Walmsley, Lagan Networks and Claudine McGuigan, MSW during a Driving Net Zero Transformation session.

Net Zero support available for 50 Mid South West businesses

Research of 500 SME owners and decision makers found half blame the new budget for their scaled back Christmas celebrations this year

UK SME owners blame government budget for scaled-down Christmas plans

Economy Minister Conor Murphy is pictured at the launch of the SME Productivity Booster at Southern Regional College’s Newry campus with representatives of the six FE colleges and local SMEs that accessed support during the pilot phase. Pictured is James O’Neill of Rathbanna Ltd and Lee Campbell, principal and chief executive of Southern Regional College, Rachel Burns, Belfast Met; Nicole Quinn, South West College, Emma Finney, South Eastern Regional College, Niamh Downey, Downey’s Butchers, Newry, Fergal Tuffy, North West Regional College, Alan Reid, Northern Regional College, Tracy Rice, Southern Regional College and Paul McGuckin, BESPRA Ltd, Ballymena

New £350,000 initiative aimed at increasing productivity and skills in NI SMEs

Founded in 1995 by husband-and-wife team David and Edith Donaldson, LE Graphics in Enniskillen has long been a leader in the signage and branding industry. The couple are pictured with the prestigious Allica Bank Great British Entrepreneur Award

NI signage and branding firm scoops Allica Bank GB Entrepreneur Award in London

Sumer Northern Ireland has increased its headcount by a fifth since the firm joined the Sumer Group in July 2024, including some key strategic appointments. Pictured are John Johnston, audit and accounting senior manager, Dr Phil Chambers, R&D and tax senior manager, Caroline Keenan, tax director, Brian Clerkin, managing director of Sumer NI, Nicola Averell, tax associate director and Andrew McAuley, senior manager

Belfast accounting firm increases headcount by a fifth following merger

Pictured at the launch of the Business Innovation Grant are, from left, Economy Minister Conor Murphy, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Northern Ireland Fleur Anderson, Executive Director of Regional Business at Invest NI, Alan McKeown and Manager, European and Partner Delivery at Invest NI, Karen Finlay

New £4.3million initiative designed to help businesses

Established in 2004, Federal Management has grown from a single office to a nationwide operation

Award-winning debt collection agency celebrates 20 years

Cat McCusker, President, NI Chamber

View: Tough budget for business..your voices will be heard!

Ken Montgomery, founder and chairman of Pinnacle, will continue to provide strategic oversight on the board following Pinnacle’s acquisition by K3 Capital Group

Belfast's Pinnacle announces its acquisition by K3 Capital Group
Belfast-based Pinnacle, a leading provider of cloud-based accounting, enterprise resource planning (ERP) software, managed IT services (MITS), and digital transformation solutions, is pleased to announce its acquisition by K3 Capital Group ("K3").
David Rankin

The podcast offers a lifeline for overlooked small businesses struggling to make sense of the increasingly complex digital marketing landscape.

Ad Feature Marketing expert launches podcast to help overlooked small businesses

One of the UK’s most exciting and recognised entrepreneurs, Tom Glanfield of TEGCap, from Bournemouth, Hampshire

Ad Feature Insider tricks that entrepreneurs use to get noticed

Minister for the Economy, Conor Murphy, Steve Harper, executive director, international investment and skills, Linda Jamison, Invest NI’s collaborative growth manager

£11million industry-led cluster programme to support Northern Ireland businesses

UK Government Local Growth Minister Alex Norris signing the Space visitor book with Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey, Cllr Neil Kelly along with MP’s, MLA’s councillors and guests

UK Minister visits Space Antrim ahead of official opening

Northern Ireland financial advisory company HNH has appointed Pam Gillies, one of the sector’s most respected and experienced business strategists, as partner as it drives its local and regional growth ambitions across the UK and Ireland

NI financial advisory firm appoints new partner to support ambitious growth

Mark Johnston, Director of Johnston Financial Solutions

Practical strategies for manufacturing growth funding to be featured at upcoming...

Mark Johnston, Director of Johnston Financial Solutions

Practical strategies for manufacturing growth funding to be featured at upcoming...

A study by the Ulster University Economic Policy Centre has highlighted critical insights into the state of management and leadership (M&L) training among SMEs in Northern Ireland

Study: Critical insights into state of management and leadership training in NI

SERC's Emma Tate, launches a programme of free courses designed to boost confidence in maths

Free courses offer digital marketing metric skills to local companies

View from the Chair with FSB NI's policy chair, Alan Lowry

Marking 50-years, FSB calls on NI firms to converge at Stormont

Ian Bendelow, chief executive officer of the KCS Group pictured with Northern Ireland entrepreneur Draven McConville founder of Klipboard

NI tech founder’s company acquired for undisclosed sum in major deal
The acquisition marks a major milestone for the Northern Ireland tech scene, demonstrating the region's capacity to produce world-class software companies capable of attracting international attention
Claire Cartmill

Klipboard acquired by KCS.

Northern Ireland tech founder’s field service company acquired in major deal

With over 20 years of experience in human resources, BeyondHR chief executive officer Neil McLeese is on a career-long mission

NI leader recalls his journey 'from efficient recruiter to trusted advisor'

View from the Chair with FSB NI’s policy chair, Alan Lowry

View: It’s important to find the box and put a cross in it for business

Made in the UK celebrated the most innovative and successful manufacturers (Image credit: Guzelian for Insider Media)

Northern Ireland manufacturers recognised at prestigious UK awards

Chief executive officer Neil McLeese and chief operating officer Helen Hardy celebrate BeyondHR’s 10 years in business with ambitious growth plans after a record-breaking 2023

NI HR services firm celebrates 10 years of success with record-breaking year

The Belfast office of ASM Chartered Accountants, has announced that it is joining the prestigious Sumer Group at the end of this month, to become Sumer Northern Ireland. Pictured is Brian Clerkin, managing director of Sumer Northern Ireland and Warren Mead, CEO of Sumer with the directors of Sumer Northern Ireland

One of Northern Ireland’s largest accountancy firms to join Sumer Group

Record amount of start-up and small business loans issued in Northern Ireland in 2023/24. Pictured is Michael McQuillan, chief executive, Enterprise NI

New data: Record amount of start-up and small business loans issued in NI

In 2023, there were 121,900 SMEs reported in Northern Ireland, the fewest of all UK regions. Pictured is Ifty Nasir, founder and CEO of Vestd. Credit Vestd

New data: Workers in Northern Ireland are missing out on company benefits

Family enjoys using VR headsets to explore Belfast’s history. Ten tech innovation companies and entrepreneurs have been awarded funding from Belfast City Council’s Augment the City competition to help enrich the Belfast region’s visitor experiences

NI immersive tech innovators awarded funding to help capture Belfast stories

Belfast-based Chartered Accountancy firm, RBCA, has announced it has made a £50,000 investment in artificial intelligence (AI). Founder, Ross Boyd, says that the decision will support his team of 20 to focus more of their time servicing and consulting existing clients

Northern Ireland accountancy firm invests £50,000 in artificial intelligence

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Many UK small businesses expect little growth over the next two years

Susan Nightingale, director, UK network devolved nations, British Business Bank

Report reveals over one in five NI SMEs experience barriers in accessing finance

Economy Minister Conor Murphy

Breaking down barriers will help all entrepreneurs - Murphy

The Augment the City Challenge Fund, led by Belfast City Council’s City Innovation Office and funded by the Belfast Region City Deal, is now open and will support local SMEs to explore the future role of immersive technologies in visitor experiences

New Augment the City Challenge Fund opens for NI tech innovators

Changes to wages and National Insurance for Employers

Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

Changes to wages and National Insurance for Employers.

Employers to pay thousands more in National Insurance from April

Whiterock’s Growth Capital Fund team Graham Ferguson, Sarah Toner, David McCurley; (seated) Jenna Mairs and Paul Millar

The fund will also be bolstered by a number of external consultants

Business start-up success stories hailed at Belfast venture capital conference

View from the chair with FSB NI’s policy chair, Alan Lowry

View: NI`s special relationship with US cemented in Washington

Economy Minister hails start-up success stories as entrepreneurs gather in Belfast for 2024 InterTradeIreland Venture Capital Conference. Pictured are Laura Haldane, SciLeads, Conor Murphy, Margaret Hearty, Deirdre O'Neill, Hertility and Richard Kennedy, chair, InterTradeIreland

Economy Minister hails start-up success stories as entrepreneurs gather in NI

Newtownabbey’s Qualcom has announced an unprecedented 10% year-on-year revenue increase for 2022/23, along with the creation of eight jobs in Northern Ireland and 25 in the Republic of Ireland. Pictured are Ken Ryan, managing director at Qualcom Steven Norris, deputy director of regeneration and infrastructure at Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council, councillor Mark Cooper BEM, Mayor of Antrim and Newtownabbey Borough Council and Leeann Saunders, managing director NI at Qualcom

NI IT services provider announces growth as it unveils refreshed brand identity

Chris Turton, online sales expert and founder of specialist Amazon agency Ecommerce Intelligence

Northern Ireland firms could be missing out on millions, retail expert warns

View from the chair with FSB NI’s policy chair, Alan Lowry

View: Celebrating 50 years of representing great SMEs

SMEs in NI who trade globally could be celebrated in the prestigious Made in the UK, Sold to the World Awards 2024. Picture – supplied

Ad Feature Entries now open for NI SMEs: Firms urged to bid for prestigious DBT awards

Cathal Geoghegan, president, Northern Ireland Chamber of Commerce and Industry

View: No game changing economic initiatives for NI

View from the Chair with FSB NI’s policy chair, Alan Lowry

View: Address common concerns with marginal gains and seismic change

Many SMEs have reinvested their profits just to stay afloat this year

Lidl Northern Ireland procured a record £455 million worth of goods from the local agri-food industry last year (FY22/23 ending February) according to its annual Supplier Impact Report. This is an increase of more than 30% from £347 million in FY21/22. Pictured are Ivan Ryan, regional managing director, Lidl Northern Ireland and J.P. Scally, chief executive officer of Lidl Ireland and Lidl Northern Ireland

Lidl Northern Ireland ploughs record £455million into local agri-food industry

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