COVID-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant

By Jack

A new £3 million fund to help retail micro-businesses in Northern Ireland looking to grow their business online The COVID-19 Micro-business E-commerce Grant (MBEG) is open to any micro-sized retailer that wants to prepare for growth, develop their customer base and find new markets by enhancing their digital offering, building e-commerce capability and increasing online…

Derry & Strabane District Council SELLING TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMME

By Jack

 SELLING TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMME Derry City and Strabane District Council  SELLING TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMME Derry City and Strabane District Council  SELLING TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMME Derry City and Strabane District Council  SELLING TO THE PUBLIC SECTOR PROGRAMME What is this programme all about? Every year, public sector organisations – government…

Unexpected bonuses keep everyone upbeat at Valerie Manning

By Jack

2020 has certainly had its challenges, but it hasn’t all been ‘doom and gloom’, say the owners of Valerie Manning Jewellers and Giftware. Julie Ashenhurst and Keith Gordon say that the resilience of their Strabane customers has helped them through some difficult months – including the postponement of their own wedding in Lanzarote from June…

Boss Gloss Studio claims Halloween window-dressing prize

By Jack

Wednesday 4th November 2020 Boss Gloss Studio were voted the winner of the Strabane BID Halloween window-dressing competition, claiming the £1,000 first place prize following a Spooktacular and special online vote. The Garden Depot finished in second place, winning £500, while Lemonade Boutique took third, winning £250. It was an epic battle between the top…

COVID-19 Business and Financial Planning Grant

By Nicolle Walters

BFPG is open to all micro and small or medium-sized businesses in Northern Ireland that are Invest NI customers, or operating in manufacturing, construction, professional services, information and communication, or science and technology. It provides eligible businesses with financial support to work with a consultant to assess the impact of COVID-19 and develop a strategic recovery plan…