Entrepreneurship scheme inspires over 2,500 young people in first year of success Northern Ireland’s enterprise support service Go Succeed, in partnership with Young Enterprise NI, has inspired over 2,500 young people to explore entrepreneurship and develop the skills needed to be among the next generation of business leaders. The ‘Future Founders’ programme, delivered in partnership […]
A major new season of Ulster-Scots programming, including six hours of brand-new content will air from Monday 24th to Sunday 30th November as part of Ulster-Scots Leid Week, celebrating the language, music, and culture of the Ulster-Scots community. The programming will be broadcast on That’s TV (Freeview Channel 7 / Virgin 159) in Northern Ireland
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A Lisburn-based video production company has plans to expand after receiving funding from the government backed business support service Go Succeed. Speed Motion Films is accelerating its growth ambitions with investment in its in-house studio and drone equipment using money secured through the Go Succeed grant. It means the business, set up by Damien Gallagher
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A familiar face on Lisburn’s high street has taken a major step forward after more than three decades in the shoe repair trade. Denvir McShane, a well-known local cobbler, has acquired the premises and goodwill of Prestige Shoe Repairs, the long-established business where he first began his career as an apprentice 34 years ago. Supported
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A new Belfast-based drinks company is set to play a leading role in the rapid growth of the alcohol-free and low-alcohol market in Ireland and the UK, which reflects a broader shift in consumer habits towards moderation, wellness, and choice. The Sober Irish Drinks Company, trading under the brand The Sober Irish, will bring a premium
On Wednesday 30 July, Northern Ireland Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, Fleur Anderson, visited Hinch Distillery in County Down to explore how the newly signed UK–India Free Trade Agreement (FTA), which marks a historic milestone in bilateral trade, stands to unlock export potential for Northern Ireland’s premium spirits industry. The Minister was accompanied by V.V.S. Rama
A Limavady-based entrepreneur has built a wellness business rooted in Mediterranean-inspired principles after receiving tailored support from the now-completed Northern Ireland Explore Enterprise Support Service, a government-funded initiative delivered by Enterprise NI in partnership with the Kings Trust. Natalie McGee, originally from Holland and now living in Limavady with her husband and two children, launched
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Authentic flavour-packed menu prepared by passionate chefs A new restaurant has opened in Derry/Londonderry following the expansion of a well-known local takeaway. Moksh, which has created 8 new jobs in the city, has launched its new restaurant on the city’s Spencer Road where beautiful Indian meals are prepared by their top rated chefs. The new
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2024 marked a year of reinvention for Sally O’Kane, with the challenges of navigating both a redundancy and a divorce needing her attention alongside being a single mother to her 10-year-old twin boys. Deciding to take back an element of control in her life, Sally took a leap of faith to turn her extensive experience
Image Credit: Toa Heftiba from Unsplash. If you want to start a business, you’ll need to figure out what kind of company it’ll be. You’ll have to pick a focus. One of the more popular choices is to start a food business. It’s easy to see why, as you could make a decent bit of
Ballymena businesswoman Rachel Doherty has been confirmed as a speaker at this month’s upcoming Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. She is the founder of Inspired Business Consultancy, a business growth consultancy based at the new Space business hub in Antrim and will be sharing her top tips to help entrepreneurs get ‘tender ready’. The event, which will
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Mark Johnston, a commercial finance expert from Derry/Londonderry, has been confirmed as a speaker at this month’s Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The event, taking place at the Cathy Short Theatre in North Belfast on November 28, is designed to inspire and empower entrepreneurs with the practical knowledge and insights needed to elevate their businesses. Run by
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County Antrim investor and business advisor Jenny Ervine has been confirmed as one of the speakers at the forthcoming Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. Originally hailing from Carrickfergus and now living in Newtownabbey Jenny Ervine, CEO and Co-Founder of Raise Ventures will share her expertise on creating an innovative mindset within your business to drive growth, efficiency,
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Co Down-based podcaster and marketer Esther Ocampo has been confirmed as a speaker at this week’s Entrepreneurs Unleashed conference. The inaugural event, which will take place later this month at the Cathy Short Theatre in North Belfast on November 28, promises to be an exciting day of learning and networking for entrepreneurs looking to take
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East Belfast marketer Stefany Watson has joined the line-up for the inaugural Entrepreneurs Unleashed Conference. The event, which is taking place at the Cathy Short Theatre in Belfast on November 28, is designed to ignite entrepreneurial spirit and provide actionable insights to growing businesses. Organised by multi-disciplinary media and marketing agency Excalibur Press, Entrepreneurs Unleashed
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Lord Mayor of Belfast, Councillor Micky Murray, has called on entrepreneurs from across the city to get together for a unique conference aimed at supporting their business journey. Entrepreneurs Unleashed will take place this month at the Cathy Short Theatre in Jennymount Business Park, lower North Belfast. Councillor Murray, who is originally from the area,
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Having worked at the forefront of the industry for several decades, creating a business centred on music creation was a natural progression for County Antrim’s Simon Mills. Hailing originally from Nottingham, England, Simon moved to Northern Ireland fifteen years ago in 2009 amidst a successful career as one half of electronica group Bent, which the
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A Carrickfergus woman whose wedding was cancelled five times due to Covid-19 restrictions has made it her business to make sure other couples’ big day goes in flawless fashion. Valerie Gardner, a talented wedding stylist based at Mallusk Enterprise Park, moved on from her pandemic-postponed perfect day to launch an event styling business specialising in
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Henderson Foodservice has collected a number of awards in the past week, ranging from online sales success to management and business strategy. The company, a division of Henderson Group and headquartered in Mallusk, took home a top Award at the 2024 Irish eCommerce Awards in Dublin – B2B eCommerce Website of the Year, and was
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Women in tech organisation TechFoundHer has opened applications for its highly anticipated Innovation Labs, a 8 week programme designed to equip women entrepreneurs with the tools and skills needed to innovate with technology. The forward-thinking initiative will empower women who have identified big problems they want to solve, applicants aren’t required to have a tech
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Science and technology hub Catalyst said today it will be seeking to appoint a new chairman of its Board after current chair Ellvena Graham announced her intention to step down from the role at the end of this year. Catalyst is an independent, non-profit science and technology hub focused on creating opportunity for all through
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Supermarkets are lining up to stock the UK’s first Fairtrade Fonio grain beer as shoppers increasingly switch to Fairtrade. Brewgooder Fairtrade Fonio Session IPA is now available at Co-op, Sainsbury’s and Waitrose, as well as on British Airways flights. It comes as research reveals around 80% of consumers have chosen Fairtrade products over an alternative. The delicious, crisp
Northern Ireland science and technology hub, Catalyst has today opened applications for its Co-Founders programme where ambitious and innovative people will collaborate to create start-up businesses that could change the world. Co-Founders, which will begin on 22 November 2024, is a completely free programme designed for people who have an interest in pursuing the opportunity of
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A Co Armagh based confectionary brand is aiming to expand its presence in Great Britain, the Republic of Ireland and beyond after receiving one to one mentorship from Go Succeed, the free enterprise support service, delivered by Northern Ireland’s 11 councils. S’more’a’licious is an award-winning brand specialising in luxurious s’mores toasting kits, handcrafted gourmet marshmallows
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Keep Northern Ireland Beautiful is delighted to announce the third year of its Tackling Textiles Skills and Innovation Grant. Funded by the Department for Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs’ (DAERA) through the Carrier Bag Levy, the programme will offer grants between £1,000 and £3,000 to Small and Medium Sized Enterprise’s (SME’s) and not for profit
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A Tyrone music tuition school is composing plans for expansion after receiving assistance from the government-backed Go Succeed business enterprise programme. Omagh Music Academy already caters for more than 180 students but has plans to grow that number yet further. Founder and Director Claire Bowes said mentorship received through Go Succeed has given her the
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A Belfast-based sustainable design studio has launched a new project converting used textiles destined for landfill into high-end corporate merchandise for leading companies. The expansion for Titanic Denim comes after the business participated in the government-backed Go Succeed enterprise programme. It is the latest venture for the multi award-winning company, founded over a decade ago
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This September, the award-winning Food and Cider Weekend returns to Armagh, promising a vibrant celebration of the region’s world-famous produce. From Thursday, 5th to Sunday, 8th, this year’s festival features over 50 free events, each crafted to delight the senses and celebrate the Armagh Bramley Apple and other local treasures. Crannagael House is a highlight
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Renowned Co Down Artist Kathryn Callaghan has unveiled a unique exhibition gracing the stunning Northern Ireland coastline this summer. The Northern Ireland Art Trail, curated by Kathryn, showcases ten original artworks displayed in venues from Bangor to Newcastle and Cushendun to Strangford. The artworks on the trail are designed to celebrate the rich local coastal
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Translink teamed up with Anaeko for this year’s ‘Generation Innovation’ work experience programme to challenge young people to come up with a data-driven solution to enhance active travel across Northern Ireland. Generation Innovation, a programme run by Catalyst, is a future-focused one-week real world work experience programme for 17 to 18-year-olds, designed to empower, enable,
Three talented chefs are set to put their culinary skills to the test as they go head-to-head in a sizzling live cookery showdown to claim the coveted title of ‘Ireland’s Next Top Chef’. Nathan Cox from The Artisan Cookhouse in Downpatrick, Rio Rissky from Radisson Blu St. Helen’s Hotel in Dublin and Michelle De La
Two beauty businesses in Coleraine have walked away with trophies from the prestigious NI Beauty Excellence Awards 2024. The two businesses in Coleraine to scoop up prizes were Romaya Hair Makeup and Brows for Hair Salon of the Year (Small) and A Aesthetics North Coast who picked up the Highly Commended Award for New Business
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An independent business owner from County Down has been named as the NI Young Leader of the Year 2024 at the annual Leaders NI conference in Belfast. Laura King, co-founder at independent marketing agency COVE Collective in Mourne, won the award at the Riddel Hall ceremony for a programme she has created to support parents
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Belfast entrepreneur and pizza maker, Ciaran Kelly, has revealed that all three of his stores are to be renamed Pizza Crew following ‘significant investment’ which has secured over 40 jobs. Previously named Pizza Guyz, Ciaran feels that the decision to change the name was more like fate. Ciaran said: “The name change was taken out
Linen Quarter Business Improvement District (LQ BID) has introduced a summer walking tour to mark the return of its annual Health Week, now it its fifth year. Nearly 80 free events will take place across the district to inspire and support improved health and well-being. Developed in partnership with Creative Tours Belfast, Spinning Yarns Walking
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The winners of the 2024 NIHF Receptionist Awards have been revealed. After months of deliberation, the awards were announced by compere, Pamela Ballantine, at a glittering awards ceremony on 22 May in the Killyhevlin Lakeside Hotel & Lodges. The high volume of entries from receptionists across Northern Ireland lends itself to the immense talent and
Co Antrim artist Danielle Morgan is turning her love of pottery into a career after receiving support to grow her business through Go Succeed, a new programme funded by the UK Government and powered by the UK Levelling Up Fund. Based in Crumlin, Danielle is in her final year studying Ceramic Product Design at Belfast
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The Copeland Distillery has released a 5-year-old Single Grain Irish whiskey – the second permanent addition to its Merchants’ Quay blended Irish whiskey range. Aged in single-use American Bourbon barrels, and finished in Muscatel and Pedro Ximenez wine casks, the 5-year-old whiskey has been carefully curated by the distillery team in the harbour town of
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Enterprising Women recently marked a significant milestone with a celebratory event, reflecting on its impactful journey of supporting female entrepreneurs in the Mid and East Antrim area. Since its start in 2018, the initiative has experienced remarkable growth, with membership soaring to an impressive 229 members. What is even more striking is that 87 of
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