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Tender for London 2012 Olympic Games contracts
2008-03-12 09:48:00
The London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games will generate significant new business opportunities for Northern Ireland companies.Although the games are several years away local companies need to act now to prepare themselves for the challenging tendering process involved in competing for London 2012 contracts.To find out more about the London 2012 Olympic tender opportunities for Northern Ireland business click here.
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New charges for Northern Ireland business
2008-03-12 09:33:00
Water, sewerage and trade effluent charges for Northern Ireland businesses from April 2008From April 2008 all businesses in Northern Ireland will be subject to three sets of charges:* water charges* sewerage charges* trade effluent charges These charges will be phased in for the first year from April 2008 to March 2009 at 50 per cent of the full charge. From April 2009 the full amount will be charged. The charges will be set by NI Water and approved by the NI Authority for Utility Regulation (the Utility Regulator).To find out more about Water, sewerage and trade effluent charges for Northern Ireland businesses, click here
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nibusinessinfo.co.uk Newsletter - Summer '07
2007-08-13 12:31:00
Click here to view the nibusinessinfo.co.uk Newsletter - Summer '07

Find businesses in Northern Ireland
2007-07-26 10:50:00
Search or browse our directory of contact details for over40,000 companies located throughout Northern Ireland .Our companies directory will enable you to do a quick search for companies by name or perform an advanced search using a combination of business name, location, business type, number of employees, turnover and industry sector.To search our directory of Northern Ireland businesses visit nibusinessinfo.co.uk
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Common business scams and how to avoid falling for them
2007-05-21 13:18:00
Small businesses are often vulnerable to unfair business practice. The Department of Enterprise, Trade and Investment's Trading Standards Service is urging businesses to be wary of a number of scams which are operating across Northern Ireland.Some recognised scams include: * Bogus registration mailshots * Cold calls * Bogus invoices * Deceptive directory mailshots * Bogus website registrationsTo learn more about how to protect your business from scams visit nibusinessinfo.co.uk
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Invest NI Innovation Week 14th to 18th May 2007
2007-04-24 11:29:00
Invest NI aim to de-mystify and throw light on the concept of innovation. Through a three day exhibition, two conferences, practical workshops and seminars featuring internationally celebrated innovators and thought-leaders, Innovation Week '07 will demonstrate the tools and techniques that can help businesses unlock original thinking and creativity and achieve measurable results. Invest NI strive to develop and nurture innovation within every aspect of business within Northern Ireland and in doing so, creating a high value added, highly skilled, fresh thinking and inspiring economy.Find out more about Innovation Week '07 on the Innovation Week website.To learn more about the support available for innovation see our guide on Innovation advice and funding at nibusinessinfo.co.uk.
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Does your business supply to Government?
2007-04-24 11:22:00
Access low-value contracts with Supply2.gov.ukUniting buyers and suppliers, Supply2.gov.uk is a government-backed service designed to provide companies with easy access to lower-value contract opportunities from across the whole of the Central Government and the UK public sector, with contracts typically worth under £100,000.Supply2.gov.uk opens up the market to as wide a range of businesses as possible and allows small businesses, start-up companies and social enterprises to search and view open lower-value contract opportunities and promote themselves to the UK public sector.For more information on how Supply2.gov.uk can help your business in Northern Ireland visit nibusinessinfo.co.uk
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April 2007 Regulation Changes in Northern Ireland
2007-03-30 10:59:00
To save you time and money, a number of key government departments issue all their changes in regulations twice a year, on 6 April and 1 October. These are called common commencement dates (CCDs).CCDs enable you to prepare your business for the implementation of any changes needed to comply with new and changing regulations.The following departments are taking part in the CCDs. * Department for Communities and Local Government* Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs * Department of Trade and Industry* Food Standards Agency * Health and Safety Executive * Home OfficeYou can find out more about the April 2007 regulation changes in Northern Irealand at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website.
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Broaden Your Horizons by Trading Abroad
2007-03-30 10:49:00
The 53 new guides in our International trade theme give you a bigger picture of how to trade internationally and within the EU, bringing together information on import, export, acquisition and dispatch regulations and procedures, and giving overviews of sector-specific requirements. As well as tips on how to get started, you can now get thorough guidance on...* Export and import guidelines* Payments and paperwork - a reader-friendly description of obligations, excise, VAT and more* Industry overviews and regulations - research sector-specific information for international trading in your type of goods* Movement of goods - find out how best to get your produce from A to B* Government electronic submissions - speed up processes with electronic submissions - introducing PEACH, TRACES, CHIEF and the New Computerised Transit System.Interactive toolsThree new online tools have also been added, giving personalised answers to common international trade issues. They're free to use and take ...
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Find out if you can claim R&D tax relief
2007-03-29 10:47:00
Businesses that carry out research and development (R&D) can often reduce their tax bills by claiming relief for some of their R&D expenditure.By answering a simple series of questions, we can provide most businesses with a clear idea of whether they are eligible in less than five minutes.Find out if you can claim R&D tax relief in Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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Budget 2007 - Find out how the budget will affect your business in Northern
2007-03-23 12:16:00
The Chancellor gave his Budget speech on 21 March 2007.Here are a few excerpts relating to business:*Corporation tax will be cut from 30p to 28p from April 2008. *Tax rate on small companies to be raised in three stages from 19p to 20p in April 2007 and up to 22p by 2009. *From April 2008 small firms will be able to claim the new 100 per cent relief for new capital investment up to £50,000. *Fuel duty rates are to rise by 2 pence per litre from 1 October 2007 for 2008 and 1.8p for 2009.*Small companies who take on an employee needing to acquire the most basic of skills will be offered £2,000 training help per employee and in some cases £3,000 from now until 2011. You can read the main points of interest in the Budget 2007 for businesses in Northern Ireland at www.nibusinessinfo.co.uk.What are your views on the new Budget for 2007? Leave a comment below...
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Thinking about exporting your products outside of Northern Ireland?
2007-03-13 10:11:00
If you're only selling your products and services within Northern Ireland (NI), you may be missing an opportunity. Exporting is one of NI's biggest success stories. NI manufacturing businesses export more than £4 billion annually beyond the UK, according to Invest Northern Ireland . This is almost 40 per cent of their total sales.What is more, the trend is increasing. Export sales by NI manufacturers have grown significantly in recent years.To make the most of the opportunities open to you, you will need careful planning and thorough research.Find out about exporting your products from Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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Almost out of puff! Northern Ireland goes Smoke Free on 30th April
2007-03-12 14:41:00
The smoke-free law applies to employers in businesses in Northern Ireland that are:* Open to the public* Used as a place of work by more than one person (even if the persons work there intermittently or at different times)* Open to the public for seeking or receiving goods or services from the person or persons working there (even if members of the public are not always present)The Smoking (Northern Ireland ) Order 2006 takes effect from 30 April 2007, most workplaces, public places and certain vehicles in Northern Ireland will be smoke-free.Find out how the Smoking (Northern Ireland) Order 2006 may affect your business in Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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Disposal of old equipment: your responsibilities...
2007-03-01 15:08:00
If your business manufactures, sells, distributes, recycles or treats electrical or electronic equipment, then you're likely to be affected by the Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Regulations which came into force on 2 January 2007.The legislation aims to reduce waste production and improve recycling rates by moving much of the responsibility for waste management onto producers rather than local authorities or taxpayers.Find out how the WEEE Regulations may affect your business in Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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Is your web site up to date?
2007-02-22 16:42:00
The Companies Act 1985 already requires the company's name to appear clearly in all its business letters, cheques and other documents and from 1st January 2007, a company's name should appear clearly on all its websites. Find out how the Companies Act 2006 will apply to all companies, both public and private in Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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Employing migrant workers in Northern Ireland?
2007-02-16 16:53:00
The expansion of the EU has led to an increase in foreign nationals arriving in Northern Ireland to look for work. If you are considering employing non-UK nationals you need to check that they are eligible to work in the UK and be clear about what documentation you need to keep as an employer.Find out about employing migrant workers in Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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Consider your financial options
2007-02-16 16:49:00
Financing either a new business or the growth of an established business can be a challenge. Rising interest rates are putting further pressure on Northern Ireland business borrowers, so it makes sense to consider all the options and get as much expert advice as possible before approaching a lender.Find out about financing a business in Northern Ireland at the nibusinessinfo.co.uk website
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