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Free business support programmes Fermanagh and Omagh District Council is committed to actively supporting our local businesses by delivering an extensive range of free business support programmes, webinars and training. All support can be delivered virtually. Support includes: Business Support 16 in-FO in Fermanagh & Omagh | Winter 2020 This project is part funded by Invest Northern Ireland and the European Regional Development Fund under the Investment for Growth & Jobs Northern Ireland (2014-2020) Programme. For further information please contact the Council’s Economic Development Team by telephoning 0300 303 1777 or emailing businesssupport@fermanaghomagh.com i Stephanie Allen completed the Go for It Programme prior to launching her new bespoke jewellery business ‘Stephanie Allen Bespoke Jewellery’. European Union Exit The UK left the EU on 31 January 2020 and we are now in a transition period until the end of 2020. Arrangements for trade, post the transition period, will be affected by progress in securing a trade deal. For the latest advice on Brexit readiness please visit: nibusinessinfo.co.uk investni.com intertradeireland.com Kick Start Programme Support for micro-businesses in the early stages (up to 3 years) to ensure survival and assist growth. To date, 141 businesses have been supported. Go for It (11 Council Northern Ireland Business Start Up Programme) Step by step advice and mentoring for those taking WKH ĆUVW VWHSV LQWR VHOI HPSOR\PHQW 6LQFH $SULO 2019, 326 people have been supported. Tender for Success Programme Support for businesses trading at least 1 year with little experience or unsuccessful experience of public sector procurement and/or large scale private sector tenders. To date, 70 businesses have received support. Advancing Business Growth Programme Open to businesses trading over 3 years and turnover of £50,000 to assist in key growth areas. Already 88 businesses have availed of this support. Digital Support Programme Open to businesses trading at least 1 year and offers bespoke and structured advice to enhance digital capabilities and develop knowledge in new and existing platforms. So far, 127 businesses have EHQHĆWWHG IURP WKLV SURJUDPPH