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Rural Business Development Grant Scheme 2022
Grant aid for rural micro businesses of 50 per cent up to the value of £4,999 for the purchase of capital equipment to remain sustainable
Allergen labelling changes come into effect
Guidance for food businesses regarding rule changes for prepacked food for direct sale
Movement Assistance Scheme extended
Scheme to help with costs of inspecting and certifying agrifood goods will continue to run for two years
Extended Producer Responsibility for packaging waste consultation
Views sought from across industry and the public on how the proposed Extended Producer Responsibility scheme can be successful
New legislation to protect Northern Ireland workers
New legislation extends protections against detriment in health and safety cases to workers in Northern Ireland
Business rates bills to issue in May 2021
Rate bills for 2021-22 will begin issuing the week beginning 24 May 2021
Coastal Flavours Cluster for Newry, Mourne and Down
Expressions of interest sought from artisan food and drink businesses to become members of the Coastal Flavours Cluster
New rules for exporting or moving composite food products now apply
Changes to rules for exporting or moving composite food products from Great Britain to Northern Ireland or the EU
Town centre property revamp scheme for Mid and East Antrim businesses
Mid and East Antrim’s Town Centre Property revamp scheme has reopened
Dedicated business website for Mid and East Antrim
The website includes information on investment opportunities, and details of wider economic initiatives
Hydrogen Transport Hub demonstration competition
Apply for a share of £2.5 million to demonstrate how green hydrogen can be used to power transport solutions for end users
Starting a business - find a case study
A range of case studies from local entrepreneurs who have started successful businesses
Starting my business from home - Angels and Butterflies Jewellery Designs (video)
Debbie Todd, owner of Angels and Butterflies Jewellery Designs, discusses how she started her business from home
Standards for best business practice
Overview of the most popular technical and management standards, and how they show best business practice for business
What is a standard?
Find out what a standard is, the types of standards that exist, and whether your business needs one
Business benefits of standards
Find out how using standards can boost your business' efficiency, access to markets, compliance and competitiveness
How to show your products meet EU legal requirements
Find out if you need to meet a specific technical or management standard to sell your product in European markets
Types of stock
The four main types of stock - raw materials and components, work in progress, finished goods and consumables
How much stock should you keep?
Advantages and disadvantages of keeping either plenty of stock or very little
Stock control methods
How to control stock through reviews, minimum levels, using batch control and first in first out systems