FSB Northern Ireland is excited to announce a partnership project with Young Enterprise Northern Ireland, the UK’s leading enterprise and financial education charity. Young Enterprise NI provides young people, from all backgrounds, with opportunities to realise their full potential through [...]
Read moreSmall businesses speak out on Brexit in absence of strong voice from NI Executive
ONE third of exporting small businesses expect to see a decline in their export levels as the UK leaves the EU, according to research published today by the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB). FSB, the leading business organisation, highlighted the need [...]
Read moreBarriers to movement of people and goods must be kept as low as possible
Today (17 October), CBI Northern Ireland Regional Director, Angela McGowan, appeared before the House of Lords EU Select Committee to discuss the potential impact of leaving the European Union on the regional economy. Alongside representatives from InterTradeIreland and the NI Food [...]
Read moreFSB welcomes UK Treasury funding continuance for Northern Ireland small businesses
Responding to assurances made from the UK Treasury over the weekend, relating to funding for structural and investment projects, FSB Policy Chair for Northern Ireland, Wilfred Mitchell commented: “FSB welcomes the UK Government’s assurances on the continuance of funding levels [...]
Read moreExecutive Should Appoint Minister for Skills and Entrepreneurship – NIIRTA
The Northern Ireland Independent Retail Trade Association (NIIRTA) has urged the Executive to appoint a Junior Minister for Skills and Entrepreneurship to support the Minister for the Economy. NIIRTA made the recommendation in a meeting today with the Chair and [...]
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