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Graduate Placement Work placements for undergraduates and graduates.

HIE IEH board HIE Inverness and East Highland has an active board of 14 unpaid non-executive, locally based directors who meet monthly to provide policy advice and guidance.

HIE Inverness and East Highland Inverness and East Highland

Make global connections One of our key aims is the development of new links between the Inverness and East Highland area and the rest of the world.

Our Profile HIE Inverness and East Highland is one of nine LECs in the Highlands and Islands Enterprise Network.

Tourism Training Programme Training courses for tourism businesses in the Inverness and East Highland area

EatScotland restaurants EatScotland accredited restaurants in the Highlands and Islands

Garden Restaurant, Auchrannie Country House Hotel EatScotland award winner, Auchrannie House Hotel, Arran

EatScotland hotels EatScotland accredited hotels in the Highlands and Islands

Brodie Countryfare EatScotland award winner, Brodie Countryfare, Forres

Captain's Galley EatScotland award winner, Captain's Galley, Scrabster, Caithness

Coast, Oban EatScotland award winner, Coast, Oban, Argyll

Delny House, Invergordon EatScotland award winner,Delny House, Invergordon

Digby Chick, Stornoway EatScotland award winner, Digby Chick, Stornoway

Doune Stone Lodges, Knoydart EatScotland award winner,Doune Stone Lodges, Knoydart

Dunvalanree in Carradale EatScotland award winner, Dunvalanree in Carradale, Port Righ,Carradale,Campbeltown

Highland Cottage, Mull EatScotland award winner, Highland Cottage, Isle of Mull

Iolaire Restaurant EatScotland award winner,Iolaire Restaurant,Inver Lodge Hotel, Lochinver

Kilcamb Lodge Hotel EatScotland award winner, Kilcamb Lodge Hotel, Strontian, Argyll

Kinloch Lodge - Skye EatScotland award winner, Kinloch Lodge, Skye

Prince' s House Hotel, Glenfinnan EatScotland award winner, The Prince's House Hotel, Glenfinnan

Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie EatScotland award winner, Summer Isles Hotel, Achiltibuie, Ullapool, Ross-shire

The Airds Hotel EatScotland award winner, The Airds Hotel, Port Appin, Argyll

The Creel, South Ronaldsay EatScotland award winner,The Creel, South Ronaldsay, Orkney

The New Drumossie Hotel, Inverness EatScotland award winner, The New Drumossie Hotel, Inverness

The Pines, Grantown-on-Spey EatScotland award winner,The Pines, Grantown-on-Spey

The Three Chimneys, Skye EatScotland Gold award winner, The Three Chimneys, Skye

Selling on eBay Guide to eBay trading

Advanced user guide Business uses of broadband

Always on Business applications and uses of broadband.

Beginner's guide Broadband guide for the non-user

Broadband news archive Archive of broadband news stories.

Broadband tour A walk-through tour of broadband uses for businesses.

Business case studies Case studies about how broadband has helped business.

Business links Essential business transformation links

Business transformation Electronic commerce has been described as the fulfilment of every small and medium-sized business’s dream.

Can I keep my number? Can I keep my existing phone number with broadband?

Can I see how much bandwidth I am using? Where can I monitor my bandwidth consumption?

Content Content is king. How to produce and manage web site content to best effect.

Courseware for everything Course materials online.

Do I need extra security Do I need extra security with a broadband connection?

Doing it faster Broadband speed benefits for business.

E-business Trading and marketing online for tourism businesses

E-learning Quick guide to e-learning.

Email Love it or loathe it, there's just no escaping from email. Find out more about taming your inbox and contacting customers by email.

Experienced user guide Factsheets for the more experienced broadband user

Getting online with broadband How do I get online with broadband?

Glossary & jargon buster Glossary of internet,e-commerce and broadband terms

How do I order broadband? How do I order broadband?

How is broadband supplied? How is broadband supplied?

How long is a broadband contract How long is a broadband contract?

How much does broadband cost? How much does broadband cost?

In the way of broadband? Limitations on a broadband connection

Intro to blogging Intro to blogging.

Key industries and broadband Key industries and broadband

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous information on e-commerce, computing and related subjects

Other useful tools Useful business bookmark sites

Practical e-learning Practical and useful example of e-learning.

Promotion Promoting or marketing a web site takes place both online and off. Discover techniques to help boost your web site traffic.

Remote possibilities Introducing new remote working practices using broadband.

Searching Tips and hints on more efficient and productive methods of searching the internet.

Selling Selling online is the ultimate goal. Find out what you need to know about web sales.

Tour hyperlinks Essential business and broadband-related links

Web design What constitutes good web design?

What are the business benefits? What are the broadband business benefits?

What do I need broadband for? What do I need broadband for?

What happens to my other devices? What happens to my other devices when I get broadband?

What if I am not a BT customer? Can I get broadband if I am not a BT customer?

What is an ISP? What is an ISP (Internet Service Provider)?

What is broadband speed? What is broadband speed?

What is broadband? What is broadband?

Who do I pay? How and who do I pay for broadband?

Why should I think about ordering broadband? Why do I need broadband?

Application form Online and downloadable application form to participate in Byte the Bullet

biz tips customer carePresentation by Jan Schouten downloads for businessFree business ...

Byte the Bullet Byte the bullet - helping SMEs with the effective, planned use of ICT and e-business

Domains Articles on domain name buying and management of domain names.

e-business Putting the knowledge economy to best use

E-business in tourism Web-generated business statistics for the tourism industry

E-business Programme Skye & Lochalsh Enterprise have introduced an E-Business Support Programme to assist companies with the introduction of suitable E-commerce solutions

Make global connections One of our key aims is the development of new links between the Inverness and East Highland area and the rest of the world.

Online tools Online tools for self evaluation and assessment purposes

Rules for online trading The ease with which you can start trading online means that what begins as a way of shifting unsold stock or making pin money can quickly become a main source of income. But sidestepping the ...

sales network care Promoting your offline sales outlets

search features Search for e-business features by subject

Useful information In-depth articles and useful information on e-business, e-commerce and broadband topics

What is Byte the Bullet? Details of the Byte the Bullet business transformation programme

e-Business e-business advice and grant aid for sole traders and companies

E-business Electronic commerce has been described as the fulfilment of every small and medium-sized business’s dream.

E-business advice Advice and guidance for businesses in Caithness and Sutherland on how to make maximum use of e-commerce.

Going Online - The Business Case Business benefits of being on the Internet

New E-Business Fact Sheets New Range of e-Business Fact Sheets

web site optimisation Making your site search engine-friendly

e-Business Advice First key steps in obtaining an online web presence

Advanced user guide Business uses of broadband

Always on Business applications and uses of broadband.

Beginner's guide Broadband guide for the non-user

Broadband news archive Archive of broadband news stories.

Broadband tour A walk-through tour of broadband uses for businesses.

Business case studies Case studies about how broadband has helped business.

Business links Essential business transformation links

Business transformation Electronic commerce has been described as the fulfilment of every small and medium-sized business’s dream.

Can I keep my number? Can I keep my existing phone number with broadband?

Can I see how much bandwidth I am using? Where can I monitor my bandwidth consumption?

Content Content is king. How to produce and manage web site content to best effect.

Courseware for everything Course materials online.

Do I need extra security Do I need extra security with a broadband connection?

Doing it faster Broadband speed benefits for business.

E-business Trading and marketing online for tourism businesses

E-learning Quick guide to e-learning.

Email Love it or loathe it, there's just no escaping from email. Find out more about taming your inbox and contacting customers by email.

Experienced user guide Factsheets for the more experienced broadband user

Getting online with broadband How do I get online with broadband?

Glossary & jargon buster Glossary of internet,e-commerce and broadband terms

How do I order broadband? How do I order broadband?

How is broadband supplied? How is broadband supplied?

How long is a broadband contract How long is a broadband contract?

How much does broadband cost? How much does broadband cost?

In the way of broadband? Limitations on a broadband connection

Intro to blogging Intro to blogging.

Key industries and broadband Key industries and broadband

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous information on e-commerce, computing and related subjects

Other useful tools Useful business bookmark sites

Practical e-learning Practical and useful example of e-learning.

Promotion Promoting or marketing a web site takes place both online and off. Discover techniques to help boost your web site traffic.

Remote possibilities Introducing new remote working practices using broadband.

Searching Tips and hints on more efficient and productive methods of searching the internet.

Selling Selling online is the ultimate goal. Find out what you need to know about web sales.

Tour hyperlinks Essential business and broadband-related links

Web design What constitutes good web design?

What are the business benefits? What are the broadband business benefits?

What do I need broadband for? What do I need broadband for?

What happens to my other devices? What happens to my other devices when I get broadband?

What if I am not a BT customer? Can I get broadband if I am not a BT customer?

What is an ISP? What is an ISP (Internet Service Provider)?

What is broadband speed? What is broadband speed?

What is broadband? What is broadband?

Who do I pay? How and who do I pay for broadband?

Why should I think about ordering broadband? Why do I need broadband?

Application form Online and downloadable application form to participate in Byte the Bullet

biz tips customer carePresentation by Jan Schouten downloads for businessFree business ...

Byte the Bullet Byte the bullet - helping SMEs with the effective, planned use of ICT and e-business

Domains Articles on domain name buying and management of domain names.

e-business Putting the knowledge economy to best use

E-business Programme Skye & Lochalsh Enterprise have introduced an E-Business Support Programme to assist companies with the introduction of suitable E-commerce solutions

HIE Orkney HIE Orkney's aim is to support the growth of ...

Make global connections One of our key aims is the development of new links between the Inverness and East Highland area and the rest of the world.

Online tools Online tools for self evaluation and assessment purposes

sales network care Promoting your offline sales outlets

search features Search for e-business features by subject

Useful information In-depth articles and useful information on e-business, e-commerce and broadband topics

What is Byte the Bullet? Details of the Byte the Bullet business transformation programme

web site optimisation Making your site search engine-friendly

Business transformation Electronic commerce has been described as the fulfilment of every small and medium-sized business’s dream.

Miscellaneous Miscellaneous information on e-commerce, computing and related subjects

e-Communities Project information on e-communities project and first e-Day event at Sabhal Mòr Ostaig Skye

HIE Orkney HIE Orkney's aim is to support the growth of ...

Operating plan This operating plan outlines how HIE proposes to deploy its resources over the next two years. This operating plan outlines progress in the HIE network's eleventh year and indicates how HIE proposes to deploy its resources over the next two years. It reflects the priorities on which the Network will focus its activity. These are, in turn, based on the principles contained in the Network’s strategy: 'A Smart Successful Scotland - the Highlands and Islands Dimension'.

About the HIE network Details about the Highlands and Islands enterprise network of which Shetland Enterprise is the most northerly component.

Community Economic Development Giving communities a bigger economic say

Grow your business How HIE Argyll and the Islands provides support to businesses

HIE Innse Gall Our aim is: ‘To oversee a local economy which ...

How we operate HIE Argyll and the Island's position within the HIE network and core values

Performance The targets we aim to achieve

The Brief magazine Back issues of The Brief - predecessor of Update magazine.

About HIE Innse Gall Who are HIE Innse Gall?

Grow your business We work with businesses and partners to promote sustainable economic growth.

Economic impact assessments This page provides links to economic impact assessments commissioned by HIE.

Forscot economic impact assessment An economic impact assessment of the proposed Forscot project in Invergordon, commissioned by HIE and Scottish Enterprise.

Economic profile Inverness is developing as centre for high technology manufacturing. Lifescan Scotland, formerly Inverness Medical and now owned by Johnson and Johnson, is the largest private sector manufacturer in the Highlands with more than 1300 employees. Other significant sectors include timber processing which is facing an increasingly competitive environment.

HIE area economic profiles 2007 These provide information and analysis on the socio-economic profile of key areas in the Highlands and Islands.

Area profiles 2003 HIE's strategic planning and research team has produced a suite of area profiles, commenting on the economic status of each LEC area and an overview for the Highlands and Islands. Updated December 2003.

Social economy study 2002 SQW and Simon Clark Associates were commissioned by Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) to carry out an assessment of the social economy of the Highlands and Islands in July 2001.

Salmon farming trends 2005 Scotland is the third largest salmon farming nation in the world, currently producing some 10 per cent of global farmed Atlantic salmon.

Islands grid connection - strategic view Highlands and Islands Enterprise, working in conjunction with Shetland Islands Council, Orkney Islands Council and Comhairle Nan Eilean Siar, commissioned Xero Energy to consider the grid and regulatory issues impacting on the development of renewable energy generation projects on and around the Scottish Islands.

Inverness-Manchester report Highlands and Islands Enterprise commissioned this research, which was undertaken by consultants SQW in 2004. The study was based on a survey of passengers using the service in February and March of that year, and evaluates benefits particularly to businesses using the route.

Local Economic Forum Local Economic Forums exist to improve partnership working in local economic strategy, and in particular to ensure that the private sector has the chance to contribute to public sector planning.

Membership At present the Inverness and East Highland Local Economic Forum has members drawn from key public and private sector organisations.

Issues The area has witnessed strong population and economic growth over the last 30 years. If we are to build on the progress achieved organisations in the area need to address a range of key economic development issues.

About HIE Skye & Wester Ross We are in business to expand the area's economy and to assist people here to make the best of every opportunity available to them.

Economy The Western Isles economy

Food and drink High quality environment crucial to success

Highlands and Islands Enterprise Services provided by Highlands and Islands Enterprise include support for high growth businesses, workplace training and development, assistance for community and cultural projects and measures for environmental renewal. These activities are primarily delivered by local area teams. Whether you are looking for business finance, community broadband solutions or simply browsing our job vacancies, we hope you enjoy exploring our website.

Key sectors Economic mainstays profiled

Go Green Where to get advice on going Green

Green tourism Green tourism is a global issue

EDAS EDAS aims to facilitate a substantial improvement in the effectiveness of economic development activity in Scotland through raising the knowledge, skills and networks of those involved in all aspects of economic development.

Excellence in Education through Business Links EEBL aims to strengthen industry links with education by providing teacher placements.

Delegating Are you always over-stretched and constantly having to work long hours? Are you reluctant to let anyone else make important decisions? Are some tasks being rushed or not completed because you simply ...

Ten ways to...get more customers through your door Winning sales from people who would not otherwise know about your business, let alone visit your premises, will make a considerable difference to your firm. Here are some simple things you can do to ...

Courseware for everything Course materials online.

E-learning Quick guide to e-learning.

Practical e-learning Practical and useful example of e-learning.

Train online Opportunities to obtain tourism training online

Businesses We work closely with employers in a wide range of business sectors to help you build up a highly-skilled and motivated workforce in your company. There are different options available from traditional methods of learning and training to e-learning.

Courseware for everything Course materials online.

e-learning e-learning

E-learning Quick guide to e-learning.

Practical e-learning Practical and useful example of e-learning.

eLearning Directory of online courses

Hydro energy Hydro-Electric power is still the dominant technology for renewable ...

Customer care 24 x 7 Email autoresponders are the answer

Email Love it or loathe it, there's just no escaping from email. Find out more about taming your inbox and contacting customers by email.

email and spam Email management and spam

email: the elephant task Taking ownership of that email box

How we carry out direct mail campaigns THE SOLUTION: "The business was set up in 1996, since when it has grown to having 25 employees. We provide highly targeted direct-mail campaigns to small local firms. We can carry out the whole ...

The direct approach Whether you choose a printed mailout sent through the post or an emailed communication, an effective direct-mail campaign enables you to convey your product's key benefits to those most likely to ...

Email and knowledge Options for email back ups via broadband

Online marketing An accessible website or targeted email can be effective ...

Email Love it or loathe it, there's just no escaping from email. Find out more about taming your inbox and contacting customers by email.

email: the elephant task Taking ownership of that email box

Email Love it or loathe it, there's just no escaping from email. Find out more about taming your inbox and contacting customers by email.

Skillseekers Are you aged between 16-18 and in employment, or self employed? Why not work towards a qualification linked to your employment?

Employee appraisal To introduce course members to the various benefits and problems associated with appraisals and to establish the purpose and content of an appraisal interview.

Is this your problem? One of my employees is taking too many cigarette breaks...If one of your staff is pushing the boundaries on taking fag breaks it can affect the morale of other employees as well as reducing that ...

Road safety "One-third of road deaths each year in the UK are linked to work," reveals Tony Moore, facilities manager at the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health. "Beside the human cost, ...

10 ways to ...get through the summer For many firms, the longer days of summer means having to manage annual leave for employees and reduced workload for a few months. There is also the warmer weather and the problems this can bring. ...

10 ways to... be an effective manager Know what is going on. Be aware of what is happening in your sector, your organisation and your team. Knowledge gives you the tools to plan ahead, use your resources effectively and make informed ...

10 ways to... get more out of your staff in 2007 Many people can lack focus and enthusiasm when they return to work following the Christmas break. So what can you do to get more out of your employees in the year ahead? Carry out regular staff ...

A member of my team has handed in their notice... Staff turnover is a fact of life for any business, and even your most dedicated employee will want to move on to a fresh challenge eventually. It might be a surprise when a key member of your team ...

Annual pay reviews If the wages you pay are competitive and you have policies and procedures already in place relating to pay and performance appraisals, annual salary reviews will be much easier. "Individual pay ...

Is this your problem? I need to sack one of my employees... If you have a legitimate reason, follow the correct procedures and treat the person fairly, dismissal shouldn't cause you problems. Your priority is to ensure ...

Develop your skills There are many different ways in which we can help you to develop your skills, whatever your age or circumstances.

Corporate Homicide Workplace fatalities are not as rare as you might think. According to the Health and Safety Executive, 220 employees died at work and 117 members of the public lost their lives because of ...

Employer Information Information for recruiting a Modern Apprentice

Avoiding Christmas party mishaps By law, businesses can be held responsible for their employees' behaviour - even at a work event outside normal working hours. For example, if an employee behaves badly towards another worker ...

Is this your problem? I need to make sure my business is properly insured... While the business insurance you need by law is usually fairly minimal, it can pay to have extra protection in a crisis. But choosing from the ...

Current vacancies Current job vacancies.

Develop your skills There are many different ways in which we can help you to develop your skills, whatever your age or circumstances.

Is this your problem? I need to sack one of my employees... If you have a legitimate reason, follow the correct procedures and treat the person fairly, dismissal shouldn't cause you problems. Your priority is to ensure ...

Skillseekers Training support for young people aged 16-17 years, going into the labour market and working towards a vocational qualification.

Creating a code of conduct "Research shows that businesses with a code of ethics outperform those that don't," asserts Simon Webley, research director for the Institute of Business Ethics. "It's one of the tools ...

Q&A: How can Acas help my business? Acas assistant director of individual conciliation, Ron Woods, tells Afsheen Latif how small businesses can benefit from his organisation's services.What kind of problems does Acas deal with? RW: ...

Sectoral profiles 2004 HIE's strategic planning and research team has produced this series of sectoral profiles, commenting on the the current socio-economic importance of each industrial sector to the Highlands and Islands economy.

Age concern Following the introduction of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations, employees who have been discriminated against on grounds of age can take their complaint to an employment tribunal. Employers ...

Is this your problem? I need to make sure my recruitment advertisement is legal and effective...Taking on an employee is a major step for all business, but recruiting the right person is particularly crucial to a small ...

Parental rights "You need to ensure you are up to date with parental rights," says Alan Phillips, employment helpline manager at Croner Consulting. "Employment tribunals make large awards against ...

Political correctness at work Research by the insurance firm Hiscox has found that 41 per cent of small-business owners consider it acceptable to refer to employees as 'love'. Six in ten have no qualms about hugging a colleague. ...

Q&A: Maternity and paternity leave Steve Williams (SW), head of equality services at Acas, explains what the recent changes to maternity pay and leave mean for employers. How much time off is allowed for maternity leave? SW: ...

Q&A: Preparing for a tribunal claim Ron Woods (RW), assistant director of individual conciliation policy at Acas, explains how to prevent employment tribunal claims and what to do if one is made against you. What claims do small firms ...

Individual training grants Funding to enhance employment prospects

Q&A: How can Acas help my business? Acas assistant director of individual conciliation, Ron Woods, tells Afsheen Latif how small businesses can benefit from his organisation's services.What kind of problems does Acas deal with? RW: ...

Is this your problem? One of my staff has accused another employee of sexual harassment... Not only does sexual harassment make the victim's life a misery, it can land your business in very hot water unless you act ...

Q&A: How can Acas help my business? Acas assistant director of individual conciliation, Ron Woods, tells Afsheen Latif how small businesses can benefit from his organisation's services.What kind of problems does Acas deal with? RW: ...

Q&A: Preparing for a tribunal claim Ron Woods (RW), assistant director of individual conciliation policy at Acas, explains how to prevent employment tribunal claims and what to do if one is made against you. What claims do small firms ...

HICEC team Highlands and Islands Community Energy Company staff and locations.

10 ways to... Be a more environmentally-friendly business According to research from the Carbon Trust, an average office-based business wastes £6,000 per year by leaving equipment on at weekends and bank holidays. The message is clear - being more ...

HICEC resources In partnership with Highlands and Islands Enterprise, the Highland Council recently produced this toolkit highlighting opportunities for communities to benefit from renewable energy production and use.

Consultations Details of consultations and the types of consultations that HIE respond to

Acquire additional plant and equipment When you are considering an investment in plant and equipment there may be financial support to help with the capital cost

Agriculture Agriculture remains a key primary sector. HIE aims to help the sector in a number of ways.

Application form Online and downloadable application form to participate in Byte the Bullet

Aquaculture HIE works closely with producing and processing businesses as well as with the industry’s service sector.

Board of Directors HIE Skye and Wester Ross board members

Childcare and Education Training The courses include playwork, early years care and education, and childcare and education

Corporate governance The governmental / public sector environment in which HIE operates.

EU funding links EU funding links

Government consultations Details of recent responses by HIE to consultations by the Scottish Government and UK Government on issues affecting the Highlands and Islands.

Grow your business Most business projects assisted by HIE Skye and Wester Ross have targets relating to creating employment opportunities.

Grow your business We work with businesses and partners to promote sustainable economic growth.

HIE - board and management team Details of the HIE board and senior management structures.

HIE Network News News from around the Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) Network.

HIE Orkney HIE Orkney's aim is to support the growth of ...

HIE Skye and Wester Ross Our mission is to develop the economy, skills and ...

HIE's international role Highlands and Islands Enterprise has an international affairs team charged with ensuring the promotion and continued development of the Highlands and Islands area in a global environment.

Highlands and Islands European Partnership HIE's Brussels representation.

How do I order broadband? How do I order broadband?

Initiative at the Edge This is a partnership programme involving communities in specific ...

Innse Gall Community, in its truest sense, has been the real foundation of the culture of the Western Isles for many centuries. It is the area's most essential strength and it affects all that the people of the area do and achieve.

Introduction With a growing population and falling unemployment, Skye and Wester Ross enjoyed sustained progress in 2003-04 which will be fuelled by new development projects in the coming year.

Inverness and East Highland The Highland capital of Inverness and the leading Moray Firth town of Nairn lie at the heart of the HIE Inverness and East Highland area. Boundaries take in Auldearn to the east, Dalwhinnie and Fort Augustus to the south and Garve to the north and west.

Investors in People Highly regarded, the Investors in People (IIP) award is viewed as a stamp of best practice in business.

LEAD - Linking Education and Disability LEAD – linking education and disability – supports and encourages disabled adults into learning

Local area offices Our area offices deliver HIE programmes and pursue development in a way that matches local needs.

Lochaber HIE Lochaber covers over 2,000 square miles of the west Highlands of Scotland. It is an area of great diversity - the seclusion of the Small Isles contrasting with the busy tourist centre of Fort William.

Management training Core skills training for management

Meeting UK buyers at specialist food and drink shows Helps producers optimise their product sales pitch and introduces them to selected UK buyers.

Moray Moray undoubtedly forms one of the country's most beautiful landscapes. Yet, this is no Highland wilderness, for between the snowy peaks of the Cairngorms and the sandy shores of the Moray Firth you will find a population of over 97,000.

Orkney Orkney's economy has traditionally been based on farming and fishing, but the tourism and food processing industries are rapidly becoming significant employers - capitalising on the islands' unspoilt environment.

Programme rules and guidance training programme rules

Recent news Recently-posted headline news from the HIE website home page.

Recruitment Jobs with Lochaber Enterprise, Highlands and Islands Enterprise - and other jobs in the Lochaber area.

Register of Interests HIE Skye Wester Ross Board Memebers Register of Interests

Research and development Research and development support for businesses in the Highlands and Islands.

Restructure your business Sound investment is the route to competitiveness and long-term sustainability for most firms.

Shetland Shetland is a group of over 100 islands lying on the 60th parallel some 200 miles north of Aberdeen.

Skye and Wester Ross HIE Skye and Wester Ross is in business to expand the economy of the area and to assist its people to make the best of every opportunity available to them.

What's New? News from Skye and Wester Ross

About HIE Skye & Wester Ross We are in business to expand the area's economy and to assist people here to make the best of every opportunity available to them.

Broadband High speed broadband internet connectivity for business

Volunteering study 2007 GEN Consulting and Insight Collective were commissioned by HIE's enterprising communities team to carry out research into volunteering in the HIE area and to establish future trends in demand for and supply of volunteers.

Business start up Supporting you to start a new business

10 ways to... set up a green supply chain Selecting and managing your suppliers so you receive the most environmentally friendly products and services can reduce your costs, underpin a positive PR strategy, and increase your customer base. ...

Case study: How we became an eco-friendly business THE SOLUTION: "Our managing director, Mandie Kemp, set up the company in 1995, since when it has grown to employing 14 staff. In 2003, Mandie decided both the business and the environment would ...

Culture and heritage The distinctive Gaelic, Norse and Scots traditions of the area, together with the natural and man-made heritage, are treasured assets and we can further improve their attractiveness and contribution to development.

Developing a green travel strategy According to the Energy Savings Trust (EST), just one in five firms has considered the impact of work-related travel on the environment. Yet transport is one of the biggest contributors to the ...

Environment The HIE Network’s environmental renewal programme concentrates on bringing derelict, neglected, under-used or unsightly land or buildings into economic, leisure or social use, preferably with some form of environmental gain.

Food and drink High quality environment crucial to success

Green is good Helping the environment and running a profitable business do not have to be mutually exclusive. Saving energy, recycling and reducing pollution can cut your operating costs; capitalising on their PR ...

Our work with communities Here you can learn about how we can help in community land and community energy issues, arts, culture, heritage and more.

Tax breaks for green vehicles According to the Energy Saving Trust, annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from UK road transport have doubled to 38.5 million tonnes since 1970. The Government is hoping to cut this figure by ...

10 ways to... Be a more environmentally-friendly business According to research from the Carbon Trust, an average office-based business wastes £6,000 per year by leaving equipment on at weekends and bank holidays. The message is clear - being more ...

Is this your problem? I need to make sure my recruitment advertisement is legal and effective...Taking on an employee is a major step for all business, but recruiting the right person is particularly crucial to a small ...

Equality and diversity helpdesk Equality Matters in Business (EMB) (a project covering HIE and Scottish Enterprise) has launched an equality and diversity helpdesk through the Scottish Enterprise Business Gateway.

Age concern Following the introduction of the Employment Equality (Age) Regulations, employees who have been discriminated against on grounds of age can take their complaint to an employment tribunal. Employers ...

Acquire additional plant and equipment When you are considering an investment in plant and equipment there may be financial support to help with the capital cost

Choosing an online payment system Being a successful e-retailer is not just about having an attractive website or offering the best deals; repeat sales are also dependent on making payment easy, and Internet shoppers are no longer ...

Selling online "Every day you're not selling online, you're losing money," warns Janet Coombs, owner of Blue Ribbons sugarcraft centre in East Molesey, Surrey. After having a basic version created in ...

How I stay close to my customers THE SOLUTION: "About 80 per cent of my business comes from existing customers. It's much easier than chasing work from new customers. Keeping close to my clients enables me to understand what ...

Creating a code of conduct "Research shows that businesses with a code of ethics outperform those that don't," asserts Simon Webley, research director for the Institute of Business Ethics. "It's one of the tools ...

E-business in tourism Web-generated business statistics for the tourism industry

E-tourism workshops booking Contact ...

E-tourism workshops HIE Moray are organising 3 e-tourism workshops on Tuesday ...

John Shaw Moray tyre business takes a firm grip Ex-aircraft ground ...

HIE's international role Highlands and Islands Enterprise has an international affairs team charged with ensuring the promotion and continued development of the Highlands and Islands area in a global environment.

HISTP Highlands and Islands Enterprise work in partnership with the Highlands and Islands Partnership Programme in order to ensure that the HIE area secures maximum benefit from European Union transitional funding.

EURADA The European Association of Regional Development Agencies.

Networking A crucial element of the work of Highlands and Islands Enterprise's International affairs team is networking, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Euromontana The European multisectoral association for co-operation between and development of mountain territories.

Networking A crucial element of the work of Highlands and Islands Enterprise's International affairs team is networking, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Highlands and Islands European Partnership HIE's Brussels representation.

EURADA The European Association of Regional Development Agencies.

Euromontana The European multisectoral association for co-operation between and development of mountain territories.

Europe Direct Europe Direct Highlands & Islands - one of the European Commission's official information relay networks.

Europe Direct Library EDHI has a library of European documentation. Details of free European publications are provided and an on-line document request service is offered.

HISTP Highlands and Islands Enterprise work in partnership with the Highlands and Islands Partnership Programme in order to ensure that the HIE area secures maximum benefit from European Union transitional funding.

EU news and developments The latest news and developments from the EU

Europe Direct Europe Direct Highlands & Islands - one of the European Commission's official information relay networks.

Europe Direct Library EDHI has a library of European documentation. Details of free European publications are provided and an on-line document request service is offered.

EU funding links EU funding links

EU news and developments The latest news and developments from the EU

HIE's international role Highlands and Islands Enterprise has an international affairs team charged with ensuring the promotion and continued development of the Highlands and Islands area in a global environment.

Highlands and Islands European Partnership HIE's Brussels representation.

Europe Direct Library EDHI has a library of European documentation. Details of free European publications are provided and an on-line document request service is offered.

Networking A crucial element of the work of Highlands and Islands Enterprise's International affairs team is networking, locally, regionally, nationally and internationally.

Social inclusion Funding for disadvantaged groups

Projects and Actions 5 PROJECTS AND ACTIONS Project and action priorities are listed under the five headings. Under each priority one or ...

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