Enterprise NI
It's no joke for small, micro, and self-employed businesses
THE latest NI Enterprise barometer was launched to key stakeholders at The Dunadry Hotel last week just hours after the Chancellor’s Autumn Statement.
Cost pressures 'could force one in 10 small firms to shut' says survey
RISING costs are the biggest barrier to growth for the north's small and micro business sector, threatening the very existence of many.
New service aims to help economically inactive back to work
A NEW service aimed at engaging the north’s most economically inactive people has been launched by Enterprise NI and the Prince’s Trust.
Almost half of micro and small businesses in NI face closure in 2023 without government help
MORE than half of micro and small businesses in Northern Ireland could face closure next year if they don't receive government help, a new survey has found.
Only a grassroots, joined-up funding approach will keep our entrepreneurs growing
SMALL businesses are the backbone of our regional economy.
Barometer reveals micro businesses distress and urges 'integrated enterprise strategy'
SMALL, micro and self-employed businesses in the north have been most negatively impacted by Covid-19, and almost all fear the Brexit fall-out will be a further kick in the teeth.
Business groups urge Executive to fill funding gaps for Covid-19 support
GROUPS representing thousands of businesses and social enterprises across the north have called on the Executive to fill in funding gaps in support for small firms hit by coronavirus.
Small business loan fund passes £1m milestone
THE second Northern Ireland small business loan fund has approved support to business of more than £1 million in its first nine months, indicating even stronger demand than for its predecessor fund.
McQuillan appointed to lead Enterprise NI as chief executive
HOSPITALITY entrepreneur Michael McQuillan has been formally confirmed as the new chief executive of Enterprise Northern Ireland in succession to Gordon Gough - just as the Irish News revealed back on May 9.
Hospitality entrepreneur Michael McQuillan set for Enterprise NI top role
HOSPITALITY entrepreneur Michael McQuillan is set to become the new chief executive of Enterprise Northern Ireland, The Irish News can reveal.