

The NI Enterprise Barometer 2026 is now live, and Retail NI is encouraging members to take part and have their say.
Now in its eighth year, the NI Enterprise Barometer provides an important platform for Northern Ireland’s self-employed, start-ups, micro and small businesses to share their experiences, challenges and priorities.
Last year, more than 850 micro and small business owners from across Northern Ireland took part in the survey. This year, the aim is to hear from 1,500 businesses across NI, helping to build an even stronger picture of the issues affecting our local business community.
The findings from the Barometer help provide a strong, unified voice for Northern Ireland’s small business sector and ensure the experiences and views of business owners are heard.
Retail NI would encourage our members to take a few minutes to complete the NI Enterprise Barometer 2026 and help ensure the views of the retail and wider small business community are represented.