FSB Northern Ireland

🚨📣Northern Ireland SMEs! Take the FSB quarterly survey👇 Costs are rising. 📈 Business rates are shifting. ⚡ Energy bills remain volatile. 👥 Employment costs are increasing. If we stay silent, decisions get made about us, not with us. FSB’s Q1 %SBI (Small Business Index) survey is more than a questionnaire. It’s hard evidence that goes straight to policymakers at Stormont and Westminster. When thousands of SMEs speak with one voice, politicians listen. When the data is clear, policy shifts. When we engage, growth measures can follow. Your input directly strengthens the case for: ✅ Fair business rates ✅ Realistic employment policy ✅ Energy cost support ✅ Practical growth measures It takes minutes to complete — but it shapes the conversations happening in government right now. If you want Northern Ireland to be a place where small businesses thrive, not just survive, make your voice count. Take the Q1 #SBI survey today👇 research.verveengine.co.uk/WebProd/cgi-bi…

🗞️ OUT NOW: Stay up to date with all the most important small business news in FSB's latest Weekly Brief 💡 linkedin.com/pulse/regulati…

FSB's trade delegation has been in Washington, D.C. this week, meeting with key policy-makers and business leaders. ✅  From the impact of tariffs to expanding small business trade in the US, we've had productive meetings looking at the barriers and opportunities facing SMEs on both sides of the Atlantic, including a focus on trade between Northern Ireland and the US.

Last night @America250 in partnership with @CommunitiesNI and minister @gordonlyons1 celebrated the #northernireland connections in DC @SenateBuilding. It was great to catch up with my friend @SenKevinCramer and many others. @FSB_NI @fsb_policy @WorldofESF @InvestNI_AMER #exportchampion

🚨 📣Northern Ireland SMEs – Your Voice Matters - take the #survey ⬆️Costs are rising. 📈Business rates are shifting. ⚡️Energy bills remain volatile. 👥Employment costs are increasing. If we stay silent, decisions are made about us, not with us. The FSB Q1 #SBI (Small Business Index) isn’t just a survey. It’s hard evidence delivered directly to policymakers at Stormont and Westminster. When SMEs speak with one voice, politicians listen and policy can shift. Your input strengthens the case for: ✅ Fair business rates ✅ Realistic employment policy ✅ Energy cost support ✅ Practical growth measures It takes minutes to complete, but it shapes the decisions being made right now.👇 research.verveengine.co.uk/WebProd/cgi-bi…

The labour market statistics were published today by the Northern Ireland Statistics & Research Agency. Read more ➡️ economy-ni.gov.uk/news/labour-ma…

Team #northernireland in DC promoting and forging commercial and political connections. What an amazing opportunity for us to champion all that is fantastic about Northern Ireland @FSB_NI @FSBNIRegion @NIOgov @NI_Bureau @InvestNI_AMER @niassembly @BBCNewsNI @UTVNews @UKinUSA

📸 @FSB_NI/@ledcomltd delegation with @CommunitiesNI Minister @gordonlyons1 meeting @SenKevinCramer to discuss the forthcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence as well as opportunities for Northern Ireland SMEs to partner with US businesses to expand🔁 trade.

Sat down with Ken Nelson, Minister Gordon Lyons, Roger Pollen, and Prem Goyal during their visit to the U.S. Capitol. Northern Ireland is a great partner to the United States.

🤝 FSB Connect Online in NI 📅 26 March 2026 | 🕧 12:30–1:30 PM | 💻 Online Expand your network, share insights & connect with NI & UK business owners—all from home! Free & open to all! 👉 Register: go.fsb.org.uk/47HwTKn #FSBNI #Networking #SmallBusiness #BusinessGrowth

🚨📣Northern Ireland SMEs❗️ Costs are rising. 📈 Business rates are shifting. ⚡ Energy bills remain volatile. 👥 Employment costs are increasing. If we stay silent, decisions get made about us, not with us. FSB’s Q1 %SBI (Small Business Index) survey is more than a questionnaire. It’s hard evidence that goes straight to policymakers at Stormont and Westminster. When thousands of SMEs speak with one voice, politicians listen. When the data is clear, policy shifts. When we engage, growth measures can follow. Your input directly strengthens the case for: ✅ Fair business rates ✅ Realistic employment policy ✅ Energy cost support ✅ Practical growth measures It takes minutes to complete — but it shapes the conversations happening in government right now. If you want Northern Ireland to be a place where small businesses thrive, not just survive, make your voice count. Take the Q1 #SBI survey today👇 research.verveengine.co.uk/WebProd/cgi-bi…

We need Northern Ireland voices included - if you own a business and can contribute your current experiences, it would be really helpful!...

Today in DC is a rapid meetings schedule, packed by rescheduled meetings taken out by the storm/ #tornadowatch We are piggy-backing the brilliant @FSB_NI mission - to talk up for UK small biz, for @fsb_policy, for increased trade and to navigate the political landscape here. 1-2-1’s with the administration, congress, agencies and our US sister business orgs (Last night’s @IrelandFundsAM dinner with @tinamckenz was very special - great to deploy new black tie and a little accoutrement from HMK)

Happy St Patrick’s Day from the @WhiteHouse @FSB_NI @fsb_policy @WorldofESF @InvestNI_AMER @NI_Bureau

This morning @fsb_policy Chair @TinaMcKenz attended the @NI_Bureau breakfast in Washington DC where she met up with @QUBelfast @QUBVChancellor Professor Sir Ian Greer and @UlsterUni Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Bartholomew.

Beautiful but cold day in Washington DC at the White House celebrating St Patrick’s Day …… @FSB_NI @WorldofESF

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! ☘️ #NorthernIreland is a place full of opportunity - built for business, with a culture of innovation and entrepreneurship. Find out more➡️ investni.com/international-…

FSB Hosts Business Round Table Event In Washington businesseye.co.uk/news/fsb-hosts… via @Business Eye

Good to meet the new British Ambassador @CTurnerFCDO @TheIrelandFunds dinner last night in DC. It is the biggest night of the year celebrating St Patrick’s day and all that the Ireland funds has achieved.