Translink on track with Belfast Business Promise
We're delighted that Belfast Business Promise Partner organisation, Translink has achieved 'Member' status. 👏
Employers who sign up to the Belfast City Council scheme have demonstrated their commitment to working towards our eight pledges in order to create a better, more inclusive city.
This includes introducing policies to help create good jobs, through inclusive recruitment, and to protect our environment, while working in partnership with local communities.
Damian Bannon, Belfast Area Manager, explains how the initiative aligns with Translink's own strategic priorities.
To find out more about the Belfast Business Promise and to register your organisation's interest, visit: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businesspromise
#Sustainability #BelfastBusinessPromise #BelfastBusiness #Inclusivity
Test your Trade at St George's Market, Belfast
Test your trade at St George's Market helps new local businesses get off the ground, test their products and receive valuable feedback.
We caught up with Mark from GameCon to hear how he has found the experience so far, and how meeting new customers at the market has helped to grow his businesses.
Belfast City Council Enterprise and Business Growth Unit are offering Belfast based businesses the opportunity to "test their trade" at St George's Market.
Businesses or individuals receiving assistance through our various business support services including Go Succeed have the chance to test their product or service up to six times for free.
Find out more and apply below. ⬇
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businessstart
#StGeorgesMarket #StGeorgesBelfast #BusinessStartUp #BusinessSupport #SupportLocalNI
Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply - see website for full details.
Social Economy Incentive Fund 2024
Are you involved in, or thinking about setting up, a social enterprise or co-operative in Belfast?
Our Social Economy Incentive Fund could help!
Belfast City Council are offering funding of between £1,000 and £10,000 to support new or developing social economy businesses in their early growth stages, or those keen to begin trading in the next six months.
Sara McCracken from Empatheyes previously received support to grow her business, which develops VR software to show what it is like to live with a visual impairment.
She is encouraging other fledging social enterprises to apply to the fund which is open for applications until 5pm on Friday 1 November.
Find out more and apply here:
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/socialincentivefund
#SocialEnterprise #GoSocial #Cooperatives #BelfastBusiness #BusinessStartUps #Funding
Belfast Business Promise Supporter Organisation - Belfast City Airport
👋Say hello to our latest Belfast Business Promise supporter - Belfast City Airport.
They've joined over 50 businesses and employers in signing up to working towards our eight pledges to help create a better, more inclusive city.
The pledges cover areas like fair pay and good jobs, as well as more sustainable business practices and a commitment to working in partnership with local communities.
Michelle Hatfield, Chief People and Marketing Officer, told us why the accreditation makes good business sense for Belfast City Airport.
For more information and to register your organisation's interest in Belfast Business Promise, visit: www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businesspromise
#BelfastBusinessPromise #Partnership #Sustainability #FairPay #BelfastBusiness
Go Succeed - The Ultimate Pitch
Take your business idea to the next level with the chance to secure up to £6,000 in investment, marketing support and incubation space for 1 year.
Applications for Go Succeed NI - "The Ultimate Pitch" close next Monday 16 September.
Don't miss out, apply here:
https://go-succeed.com/TheUltimatePitch/
#GoSucceedNI #TheUltimatePitch #entrepreneur
Tender for NIESS Benchmarking Tool
📣Tender Opportunity!
Belfast City Council require a benchmarking tool to enable new and established business owners across the region the opportunity to assess their progress against sector trends, derive improvements and to gain good practice insights.
The benchmarking tool will be accessible to all businesses across the NIESS (Northern Ireland Enterprise Service).
This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in IT services, particularly those with expertise in developing and implementing benchmarking tools. Companies well-versed in consulting, software development, Internet support, and related services are likely to find this contract beneficial for growth due to the substantial contract period of 1080 days and the potential for future extensions, subject to funding.
Click the link below to apply. (You will need to register to view this).
https://e-sourcingni.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.shtml?_ncp=1578407137517.616508-1
Reference: T2522 or Title NIESS Benchmarking Tool
Guidance on the tender process and registering can be found on the below link.
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/business-and-investment/tenders/tender-contracts
#TenderOpportunity #Tender #Benchmarking #Insights
Test Trading at St George's Market, Belfast
Test your trade at St George's Market.
Jacqui from Joh's Chutney shares her experience and how this opportunity has given her start-up business valuable support and feedback.
Belfast City Council Enterprise and Business Growth Unit are offering Belfast based businesses the opportunity to "test their trade" at St George's Market, Belfast.
Businesses or individuals receiving assistance through our various business support services including Go Succeed NI, have the chance to test their product or service up to six times for free.
Find out more and apply below. ⬇
www.belfastcity.gov.uk/businessstart
#StGeorgesMarket #StGeorgesBelfast #BusinessStartUp #BusinessSupport #SupportLocalNI
Terms, conditions and eligibility criteria apply - see website for full details.
Go Succeed Events w/c 24 June 2024
Get set for these FREE Go Succeed NI business workshops happening next week from 24 - 27 June.
Covering both 'Start' and 'Grow' stages, each workshop is designed to empower and support you to help take your business to the next level.📈
Choose from Developing Powerful Marketing Strategies to Accessing Finance for Establish Start Up’s and Employing Your First Employee, plus more...
Book your slot below and get on the path to succeed...👇
https://go-succeed.com/events
#GoSucceedNI #Masterclasses #StartGrowScale
Go Succeed Start Business Workshops
Take a look at the FREE “Go Succeed Start” business workshops happening next week from 14 - 17 May.
Led by industry experts, each workshop is designed to empower and support you to help get your business up and running.
Choose from financial planning to business planning and marketing planning for online success, plus more...
With places still available why not book your slot now and start your journey.
Click the link below to find out more and register:👇
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Events/Go-Succeed-Start-business-workshops
#GoSucceedNI #BusinessEvents #startup
These workshops are brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government and powered by the UK Levelling Up Fund.
Go Succeed Start Business Workshops April24
We have a number of FREE “Go Succeed Start” business workshops happening next week from 23 - 25 April.
Led by industry experts, each workshop is designed to empower and support you to get your business up and running.
Choose from business planning to financial planning and marketing amd social media, to establising your social enterprise.
Click the link below to find out more and register:👇
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/Events/Go-Succeed-Start-business-workshops
#GoSucceedNI #BusinessEvents #startup
These workshops are brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government and powered by the UK Levelling Up Fund.
Belfast Business Promise Launch
Fantastic to see so many businesses join us this morning at City Hall for the launch of the Belfast Business Promise.
Over 40 organisations have now signed up to embark on their journey to become accredited and share best practice to help create a better, more inclusive city for all.🤲
We heard about the experience of Belfast Business Promise organisations including the Lighthouse Charity and Belfast Harbour and the Department for the Economy NI, who were both awarded with 'Membership' accreditation.
The Belfast Business Promise is designed to cultivate an ethos of responsible and inclusive business practices: fair pay, good jobs, and secure contracts. It also aims to create a community of businesses and organisations who want to hold themselves to high standards by adopting business practices which deliver added value to society through employment, procurement and working in partnership with communities.
Watch this short video to hear why Jenni Barclay from Belfast Harbour thinks it's important for Belfast businesses to register and get involved.
For more information and to register your interest, go to:
https://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/News/Council-developing-a-more-inclusive-city-through-t
#BelfastBusinessPromise #equality #inclusivity
