Understanding HMRC and Tax Returns for New Business Owners
ABOUT THIS EVENT
This is a FREE in-person Masterclass ‘Understanding HMRC and Tax Returns for New Business Owners’ giving you a clear and supportive guide to understanding your UK tax obligations.
Taxes don’t have to feel overwhelming. Whether you’re newly self-employed or running a small business, learning how to handle HMRC and your tax return is a powerful step toward financial clarity and peace of mind.
This workshop is designed to demystify the world of UK business taxes. You’ll leave feeling informed, organised, and far more confident about what you need to do – and when.
In this workshop, we’ll explore:
- What HMRC actually expects from you
- Key tax terms and what they mean (no jargon, promise!)
- Understanding your Self Assessment tax return
- Allowable expenses and how to claim them properly
- Important deadlines and how to stay compliant
- What to do if you make a mistake or feel behind
- Simple systems to keep your records in order
This isn’t about making you a tax expert — it’s about helping you understand your responsibilities, avoid stress, and keep more of what you earn.
This is for you if:
- You’re a sole trader, limited company director, or freelancer
- You’ve never submitted a tax return — or dread doing it each year
- You want a better handle on what you can (and can’t) claim
- You’d love to feel more in control of your business finances
Join us for a calm, practical session that will take the mystery out of tax and help you feel more empowered in your business.
This Go Succeed workshop is open to all individuals in the early stages of their business, located in the Mid Ulster District Council area and neighbouring Council areas.
Workshop Info
DATE: Wed 5th November 2025
TIME: 10:00AM – 12:00PM
LOCATION: Cookstown Enterprise
BOOKING LINK: https://www.glistrr.com/events/e/understanding-hmrc-and-tax-returns-for-new-business-owners-3586-794
Registration instructions: This event is free for individuals. Please note, your email confirmation and eTicket will come from noreply@glistrr.com, please add this to your list of trusted accounts to prevent information landing in your junk folder.
Please 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 Mid Ulster District Council therefore should the event reach capacity and a waiting list is created, priority access will be given to Businesses based in that area.
This workshop is brought to you as part of Go Succeed NI. Go Succeed represents a significant investment in local entrepreneurs and businesses, funded by the UK Government.
Enterprise Week returns for 2025 from 17-21 November.
A series of 14 free in person and virtual events under the theme of ‘Vision, Impact, Lead’. You can view programme details and book via the registration links below.
Date/Time |
Enterprise Week Webinar |
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| Monday 17 November 9.30am arrival (Breakfast served) 9.50am start – 12.00pm CAFRE, Cookstown |
Power Up Mid Ulster: Grants, Growth & Guidance Join Donna Traynor for this event that brings together leading business support organisations under one roof. This is your |
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Monday 17 November 12.30pm – 1.30pm |
Inclusion in Action: Small Tweaks, Big Difference Join the Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership webinar as this discussion unpacks what “reasonable adjustments” really mean, and how employers can bridge the divide between intention and inclusion. |
| Monday 17 November 1.30pm – 2.30pm Virtual Speaker: Digital 24 |
SEO Secrets for Small Business Turn clicks into customers by discovering the essentials of getting found on Google, from |
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Tuesday 18 November |
Planting the “Seed”: A Journey of a Young Entrepreneur Inspiring story from local ‘young’ entrepreneur Stephen Beaddie with an educational discussion. *Please note this event is invite only. |
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Tuesday 18 November |
NI Chamber Net working Event A unique opportunity to grow your professional network and gain fresh insights from leaders beyond your own industry. |
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Tuesday 18 November |
The Numbers That Matter: Understanding Your Business Finance Without the Jargon This practical session will break down the essentials of financial management in plain English. |
| Tuesday 18 November 1.30pm – 2.30pm Virtual Speaker: Tadhg Hickey, AICC |
AI: The Rules of the Game: Navigating Compliance, Governance & Legislation in the Age of Automation Join us for expert guidance on navigating compliance, governance, and legislation in the Age of Automation. New legislation, ethical standards, and governance requirements are emerging at speed, and the stakes for getting it wrong have never been higher. |
| Wednesday 19 November Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown |
MEGA Annual Directors’ Breakfast* An exclusive event bringing together industry leaders to discuss the future of manufacturing & engineering. *Please note this event is invite only. |
| Wednesday 19 November 9.30am – 10.30am Virtual Speaker: Lara Goodall |
Beyond the Pass: Niall McKenna’s Culinary Journey Join us for Beyond the Pass: Niall McKenna’s Culinary Journey, a unique online session spotlighting the professional story of one of |
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Wednesday 19 November |
Cracking the Code: How to Make Your Business Go Viral In this practical and inspiring webinar, two experienced marketers who’ve created viral |
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Wednesday 19 November |
LMP Job and Apprenticeship Fair Looking for work, a career change, or |
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Thursday 20 November |
Beyond Business: Journeys & Wisdom from Women Entrepreneurs Join well known broadcaster Lynette Fay and guests (local women entrepreneurs), as they |
| Thursday 20 November 10am – 12pm Virtual |
Go Succeed Grow: Creating your Digital Marketing Plan for 2026 Get ready to start your digital marketing plan for 2026 – this session will help you create a |
| Thursday 21 November 1.30pm – 2.30pm Virtual Speaker: Brendan McGurgan |
The Scaling Mindset: Lessons on Leading with Vision & Impact Drawing on his experience of scaling businesses internationally, Brendan will share the mindset, skills and strategies needed to |
| Friday 21 November |
Mid Ulster Enterprise Week Prize Draw If you attend any of our events, your name will automatically go forward into a prize draw with the opportunity to win some great prizes. The more events you attend, the more opportunity you have of winning a prize! Winners will be announced on Friday 21st November 2025.
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Take part in the NI Enterprise Barometer and have the chance to win a £250 voucher for Elephant Rock Hotel
There’s still time to take part. The survey only takes 10–12 minutes, and by completing it you will help shape the future of enterprise support in Northern Ireland, make sure local business voices are heard at policy level and have the chance to be entered into our prize draw as a thank you for your time.
Complete the survey and be in with a chance to win a £250 Voucher for the Elephant Rock Hotel!
Don’t miss your chance to share your experience – and win!
Digital Transformation Flexible Fund
Call 6 of the Digital Transformation Flexible Fund (DTFF) is now open for expressions of interest
DTFF supports small and micro businesses in Northern Ireland to invest in advanced digital technologies.
The fund offers grants of £5,000 to £20,000, covering up to 70% of eligible project costs, to help businesses adopt transformative technologies.
You can submit an expression of interest (EOI) to the DTFF to let them know you’d like to apply.
They will review your EOI and, if you meet the eligibility criteria, invite you to submit a full application.
Find out if you’re eligible: https://dtff.co.uk/apply-now/eligibility/
The deadline for Call 6 EOIs is 12 noon on 24 October 2025
GO SUCCEED NI workshops
These FREE workshops cover a variety of topics to help you on your business journey, get registered now!
For the full list of upcoming events go to https://go-succeed.com/events/
We are all about SPACE
SPACE for businesses to work better, grow their venture, collaborate and lead the next big thing.
Meeting SPACE – When you require a private and professional environment our meeting space comprises comfortable, air conditioned rooms which can can be set up to your specific requirements.
Conference SPACE – From round table to theatre style our modern, comfortable conference suites which can accommodate up to forty people, are equipped with high specification interactive audio-visual technology and video conferencing equipment. Rooms are available for rent daily, evenings or weekends by businesses, community and voluntary organizations, tenant companies and the public at competitive rates.
Office SPACE – A diverse range of business office accommodation in sizes from 200 to 1500 square feet are available in our Derryloran Industrial Estate headquarters as well as our William Street town centre hub.
Industrial SPACE – Our multiple sites in Derryloran Industrial Estate provide industrial and small factory premises to accommodate start-up and growth businesses in a size range from 750 to 6,000 square feet.
Secure SPACE – “Boxed & Locked” is a Secure Storage Unit Solution suitable for both household self-storage and business self-storage located in Derryloran Industrial Estate.
Retail SPACE – Small to medium sized starter and growth retail units are available to rent in Cookstown town centre. These competitively priced shop units provide start-up and growth retailers with a town centre presence at affordable rents and rates.
Residential SPACE – To contribute to the regeneration of Cookstown town centre, Cookstown Enterprise Centre has invested in centrally located and affordable residential apartment accommodation
Flexi SPACE – The most recent addition to our SPACE options is our Flexi-Space facility comprising co-working desks, individual workstations, and private offices in our stunning new open plan ‘Working Near Home’ facility. Daily, weekly, and monthly rental packages are available at rates as flexible as the space through our user-friendly online booking, payment, and door access system. For more information on flexispace visit flexispace.cookstownenterprise.com/
Contact :
Cookstown Enterprise Centre, Derryloran Industrial Estate, Sandholes Road, Cookstown, Co. Tyrone BT80 9LU
Tel: 028 8676 3660
Email: info@cookstownenterprise.com
Invest Northern Ireland
Regional Advice Clinic
Helping businesses innovate, export and remain competitive by providing support and access they need to grow their business.
Invest Northern Ireland in partnership with local stakeholders including, InterTradeIreland, Mid Ulster District Council, South West College and Mid Ulster Labour Market Partnership, are hosting a regional business advice clinic.
The advice clinic will take place at:
Cookstown Enterprise Centre, Cookstown – Wednesday 20 August
10.00am – 12 noon
The Regional Business Advice Clinics will showcase support offerings available for your business from each of the attending stakeholders, providing attendees with access to valuable resources and support, for example:
- Guidance on how to create a business plan
- Support to help your business grow
- Assistance in the identification of new markets outside Northern Ireland
- Information on how to secure training via your local college and other specialist supports including accreditation for green skills education and training
- Advice in relation to cross border trade and investment opportunities
On Friday 28th March 2025, Minister Fleur Anderson MP accepted an invitation from Cathal Mallaghan MP to come to Cookstown Enterprise Centre (CEC).
Minister Anderson who spent two hours at the company’s Derryloran Industrial Estate Head Office was welcomed by the Chair, Trevor Wilson and Vice-Chair, Elizabeth Kearns
Mrs Kearns provided a brief account of the background of the company which was established as a social enterprise in 1992. She explained that CEC has been a registered Charity with accreditation since 1996. The Board comprising six volunteer directors provide strategic direction to the management and small team of loyal, long-term staff.
The General Manager, Jim Eastwood, delivered a presentation outlining the progress the company has made during its thirty-three years. He stressed the importance of rental income generated from the CEC owned and managed property portfolio located at six sites within Cookstown.
He explained that the company had undertaken six major capital property projects since 1992 and the impact which CEC has made on the micro and small business sector locally.
The company provides a range of space for various local small businesses with an average occupancy of 95% consistently achieved.
Mr Eastwood went on to outline the most recent property acquisition which is the vacant Social Security offices located in the town centre at Fairhill Road. Plans to refurbish the derelict listed building are at an advanced stage with its important heritage being retained and displayed for the public.
This initiative represents a further investment of just over £1 million in Cookstown with essential funds being sought from several sources to match CEC’s own investment.
Following a positive round table discussion during which the Minister agreed to keep CEC updated with any significant potential funding opportunities, the Minister agreed to take a short tour of the CEC facilities. She was particularly impressed with the new CEC Flexi Space, a co-working facility which the company launched in 2023.
Minister Anderson wished the organisation continued success and congratulated the directors, management, and staff of the Enterprise Centre, for their entrepreneurial initiative and innovation that has benefited the local community.
Mid Ulster Business News and EventsMid Ulster District Council have a dedicated Business Support Section established on its website providing up-to-date information to the business community. |
https://www.midulstercouncil.org/business
Innovation Voucher Workshop
Cookstown Enterprise Centre
Friday 31st January 2025
South West College invites you to their Innovation Voucher Workshop in collaboration with Invest NI. Whether you are looking to develop a new product, improve a process, or find a solution to an existing problem, an innovation voucher can help you explore innovative ideas and opportunities, and provide a boost to your business.
09:30 Registration & Tea/coffee
10:00 Opening address
Innovation and industry support – Sean McKenna, Innovation Manager, SWC
Climbing the Innovation Escalator – Gerard Heatley, Grace Consultancy
My Innovation Journey with WYSEBITES – Joanna Neeson, WYSEBITES
Innovation Voucher application process – Pearse McAnallen, Invest Northern Ireland
One-to-one conversation with Invest NI technical advisors and SWC about your project idea and help with the voucher application
11:30 Close
To register please click the link below:
Innovation Voucher Workshop – 31st January 2025
For further information, please contact Paul Cairns on 028 8225 5223 or email paul.cairns@swc.ac.uk