Brexit looming on the horizon but not sure what actions you need to take to prepare your business for whatever new trading arrangements come into effect in January 2021? The checklists below will help you find out what actions you need to take now.

Brexit Readiness Checklist

This checklist is for businesses based in Ireland and highlights some of the key actions that businesses can take to get ready for the changes Brexit will bring about in relation to customs, product compliance and supply chain amongst others. The checklist also includes links to the relevant agencies who can provide the necessary guidance and support for your business.  Find out more

Trader Support Service (TSS)

This service is for businesses based in Northern Ireland. The Trader Support Service is now open so you can register for this free service now.  If you move goods between Great Britain and Northern Ireland the Trader Support Service will guide you through any changes due to the implementation of the Northern Ireland Protocol.  Find out more

InterTradeIreland's Brexit Advisory service also offers information and support through voucher funding, a tailor-made on-line learning tool, a tariff checker, glossary of key Brexit terminology, research and information events.

Covid-19 has forced many cross-border businesses to question what they know about both their customers and their markets. InterTradeIreland has stepped up, launching new funding supports to help businesses adapt to the 'new normal'. Watch the short video below to find out how Mayo company, McGrath Limestone has been helped by InterTradeIreland's new Covid supports.

Being innovative and adapting to change has never more vital for businesses than now.  If you are a company based in NI or the six ROI border counties then our Co-Innovate programme can help your business do this.

Get a FREE Business Health Check from an independent consultant, who will carry out a SWOT analysis of your business and provide you with an independent overview and relevant actions you can take to help your business.  It is a great way of examining your current business model and getting advice on how you could adapt and even increase your competitiveness during these difficult times.

Eight companies are set to be €20,000 richer following the regional finals of this year’s InterTradeIreland Seedcorn Investor Readiness Competition.  The 25

up-and-coming companies from across the island of Ireland will now go head-to-head in the competition to win in their respective categories of 'New Start' and 'Early Stage'.  

The winners from each region will then go on to compete in the Seedcorn Final which takes place online on 26th November.

Women in Business NI in partnership with InterTradeIreland is launching a free new all-island virtual Voices of Leadership Conference that will demonstrate the many different strengths and characteristics of leaders, in particular female leaders.

This virtual half-day conference will broadcast live from The MAC Belfast from 09.30 -12.30 on 5th November and will shine a spotlight on global leaders and hear their perspectives on effective leadership. Register for free today at www.wibvoicesofleadership.com and join this international audience to be informed and inspired.

Organisations, businesses and academic institutions across the island of Ireland have joined together to launch ‘The Fintech Corridor’, providing economic growth opportunities for the financial and technology sector between Belfast and Dublin.

Supported by InterTradeIreland, The Fintech Corridor initiative (TFC) will provide start-ups and other businesses with a range of support resources including access to expert mentoring and knowledge exchange through its Brand Ambassador steering group, academic collaboration partnerships, skills development opportunities as well as business support vouchers.

TFC are offering FREE membership for a limited time. (Sep 2020-Sep 2021).

With remote working and virtual meetings becoming the new normal, the way we present and perceive things changes. Even if you are a skilled presenter, the playing field has changed, and so has the skill set needed for making an effective presentation. Here are some tips to help you overcome the hurdles of making a presentation in a virtual world.