Entrepreneurs & Start Ups

Lidl Northern Ireland has procured more than half-a-billion pounds (£557 million) from local suppliers and business partners across Northern Ireland last year (FY24/25, ending February), according to its latest Supplier and Business Partner Impact Report, published today. This report confirms a year-on-year increase of £27 million (or 6%) in additional investment in the region by

Following the success of last year’s RE[act] Festival for a Sustainable Belfast, the event is set to return from Monday 10 to Friday 14 November 2025, bringing together business leaders, policymakers, academics, and community voices for a week of events dedicated to shaping a sustainable future for the city. Organised by Linen Quarter BID, the

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

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

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

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,