Businesses in Caithness and Sutherland are being asked to make their voices heard in a national survey into tough business conditions. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland this week launched its biggest state-of-the-nation survey project, The Big Small Business Survey. In it, small business owners across Scotland are asked an extensive series of … Read more
David Richardson is urging local businesses to respond to the FSB investigation. The Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) in Scotland today launched its largest survey project on the state of the nation, The Big Small Business Survey. In it, small business owners in Strath and across Scotland are asked an extensive series of questions covering … Read more
Earnie Stewart is stepping down as American football sporting director to join Dutch side PSV Eindhoven, the federation has confirmed. The 53-year-old will remain with US Soccer until February 15 to ‘ensure a smooth transition’ in the search for his replacement. In addition to Stewart, Brian McBride has also stepped down as GM after serving … Read more
North Coast Watersports now offers boat trips. A savvy duo have been riding bigger and bigger waves since opening their business, North Coast Watersports, in 2019. Iona Mclachlan (22) and Finn MacDonald (21) started their adventure in Thurso after traveling the world to make them realize that Scotland was really the place they wanted to … Read more
North Coast Watersports now offers boat trips. A savvy duo have been riding bigger and bigger waves since opening their business, North Coast Watersports, in 2019. Iona Mclachlan (22) and Finn MacDonald (21) started their adventure in Thurso after traveling the world to make them realize that Scotland was really the place they wanted to … Read more
Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, looks at how to tackle business challenges and seize opportunities in 2023 Trudy Morris is the Chief Executive of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce. As we enter a new year, it is natural to reflect on the past in order to reset and align our … Read more
Click here to sign up for our curated newsletters! Trudy Morris, Chief Executive of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce, looks at how to tackle business challenges and seize opportunities in 2023 Trudy Morris is the Chief Executive of the Caithness Chamber of Commerce. As we enter a new year, it is natural to reflect on … Read more
Stuart Wood, Bethan Customs Consultancy. A customs consultant gave advice on how local businesses can benefit from Cromarty Firth Green Freeport. After winning the tender last week, after a month of deliberation, the Green Freeport will grant special tax status to businesses within a 45km radius of GreenPort locations, says Stuart Wood, account manager at … Read more
Getting back into shape after pregnancy and childbirth is, indeed, a tedious and challenging journey. More often than not, women end up neglecting their health and fitness as they devote all their time and energy to taking care of their newborn baby. Debina Bonnerjee, who gave birth to her second daughter in November, regularly shares … Read more
The North Highland Regeneration Fund is offering further assistance to businesses in the Far North under a new support program. It comes as companies grapple with rising raw material costs and energy bills amid high inflation and rising interest rates. To date, the fund has provided £2.46m of support to several local businesses across multiple … Read more