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SUMMARY:Sourcing for Success
DESCRIPTION:Overview\nLearn how to source products from China and the Far East to reduce costs\, manage risk\, and improve business margins.\n\n\n\nImporting Products for Resale in the UK: A Practical Guide\nThinking about importing products to sell in the UK but not sure where to start? This practical\, jargon-free session is designed to help you understand the realities of importing\, avoid costly mistakes\, and assess whether importing is right for your business. \nYou’ll learn how to choose profitable products\, find and vet reliable suppliers\, calculate true landed costs\, and navigate shipping\, customs\, VAT\, and compliance requirements. The session also covers storage\, fulfilment options\, and routes to market\, with a real-world case study showing how an imported product moves from factory to UK customer. \nBy the end of the session\, you will: \n\nUnderstand the end-to-end UK import process\nKnow how to assess product suitability and profitability\nBe aware of legal\, compliance\, and VAT requirements\nRecognise common pitfalls and how to avoid them\nFeel confident taking next steps towards importing for resale\n\nIdeal for: start-ups\, small business owners\, and anyone considering importing products for resale in the UK.
URL:https://downbc.co.uk/event/sourcing-for-success-2/
LOCATION:Down Business Centre\, 46 Belfast Road\, Downpatrick\, Down\, BT30 9UP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Making Tax Digital: What you Need to Know and How it Impacts your Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Go Succeed as part of Newry\, Mourne and Down Enterprise Week 2026 \nMaking Tax Digital (MTD) is one of the most significant changes to the UK tax system in recent years and will affect self-employed individuals and landlords with qualifying income above £50\,000. Delivered by Michael Morrissey FCA\, Director of Morrissey Chartered Accountants\, this practical and jargon-free workshop will explain what MTD means in practice\, who is affected\, and the steps you need to take now to prepare. \nDuring the session\, participants will learn how to navigate the upcoming changes\, avoid common compliance mistakes\, and choose the right software options. The workshop will highlight how digital record-keeping can save time\, improve financial management\, and streamline day-to-day business operations. \nParticipants will gain clear insights into their legal obligations and leave with a practical action plan to ensure a smooth transition to digital tax reporting. \nWhat the session will cover: \n• An introduction to Making Tax Digital\, timelines\, and compliance criteria \n• Practical steps for sole traders\, landlords\, and business owners to prepare \n• Suitable software solutions for seamless digital record-keeping \n• Common MTD mistakes to avoid and key tax planning opportunities · Interactive Q&A session to address your specific questions \nWhat you will gain: By the end of the workshop\, participants will clearly understand how MTD affects their business or rental income and how to choose the right tools to stay compliant. You will leave with a practical action plan\, greater confidence about upcoming regulations\, and techniques to turn compliance into better financial control. \nPlease note as this is AN IN-PERSON event\, the registration numbers for this are restricted. Whilst Go Succeed operates across NI\, this event is being hosted by Newry\, Mourne and Down District Council\, therefore should the event reach capacity and a waiting list is created\, priority access will be given to Businesses based in the Newry\, Mourne and Down District Council area. \nFor any queries around accessibility\, please contact 02890691027 \nTickets are free and available from the following link: \nTo Get Your Tickets\, Click here
URL:https://downbc.co.uk/event/making-tax-digital-what-you-need-to-know-and-how-it-impacts-your-small-business/
LOCATION:St Patrick Centre\, 53A Market St\, Downpatrick\, St Patrick Centre\, 53A Market St\, Downpatrick
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SUMMARY:Importing Goods into NI
DESCRIPTION:If you are importing goods into NI and want to avoid costly mistakes then this event is for you. This is an overview of all the legal requirements that must be adhered to when buying goods in from outside Northern Ireland to sell. \nThis will cover all the relevant tariffs\, custom codes and stamp duty. \nIt is a follow on to the Sourcing for Success the previous week on the 13th November. \nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/importing-goods-to-ni-tickets-2004219058155
URL:https://downbc.co.uk/event/importing-goods-into-ni/
LOCATION:Down Business Centre\, 46 Belfast Road\, Downpatrick\, Down\, BT30 9UP\, United Kingdom
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SUMMARY:Down Ladies Business Network event
DESCRIPTION:Inviting all women in the Down area to join us for a planning session for Down Ladies Business Network. \nWe want to ensure that women in business have a support mechanism in place at a local level and we want to hear from you. \nIt will be an opportunity to meet other business women in the area and have your say. \n\n\nhttps://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/down-ladies-business-network-event-tickets-2004074124655
URL:https://downbc.co.uk/event/down-ladies-business-network-event-2/
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