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Current vacancies Current job vacancies.

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

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Valtos Valtos Cottage, five star self catering accommodation in the Uig district of Lewis.

Q&A: Valuing a business Rob Harman, partner at accountants Morris Owen and adviser to Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire, talks to Georgina Harris about the best ways to value a business.What are common reasons for ...

Selling to big businesses "Whether you are an independent food manufacturer trying to win an initial order from a supermarket or a small IT firm pitching to supply a major banking group, securing your first big order can ...

Raising prices "Setting your prices too high will reduce sales," warns Business Link Devon and Cornwall adviser Penny Heath. "But if you handle things carefully, you can avoid losing customers and ...

Q&A: Objections to a sale Guy Aston, SME training director at Huthwaite International, talks to Georgina Harris about limiting the chances of being faced with sales objections. Why do customers make objections? GA: ...

Q&A: Valuing a business Rob Harman, partner at accountants Morris Owen and adviser to Business Link Berkshire and Wiltshire, talks to Georgina Harris about the best ways to value a business.What are common reasons for ...

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 ...

Q&A: Registering for VAT Paul Taylor (PT), consultant at independent tax advice service VATease, explains how to register and whether there are any benefits to doing so early.Do I have to register for VAT if I am ...

Company cars and tax This year's Budget brought reforms aimed at encouraging businesses to take a more environmentally-friendly approach to transport. The Government has introduced a new system of road tax, Vehicle ...

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 ...

Dial up versus broadband A 56k dial up modem and broadband slug it out for the title of Best Business Internet Connection. Seconds out...

Renewables

Selling in 3D Using Web2.0 generated video on your tourism website

Windows movie format 56kb These clips are in WMV format and suitable for low width broadband or dial-up connections.

MP4 format These files are in MP4 format, suitable for an iPod video or other MP4 player

Expedition blogs and updates Latest (and live) blogs and updates from Karen Darke and the expedition team in Greenland.

Decline of Norse The turning point for Norse rule in the British Isles came in 1014 at the Battle of Clontarf in which Brian Boru, King ...

Norse Culture Norse culture was brought to Scotland by Scandinavian Viking raiders, traders and settlers. The Viking period started ...

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.

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.

Send a postcard Send a virtual postcard from the Highlands and Islands

Send an e-card Send a free ecard from Hospitality Assured

Tourism A mainstay of the local economy

Scottish tourism statistics Quick Scottish tourism industry statistics

Q&A: Website accessibility Richard Morton (RM), designer of accessible websites at QM Consulting, tells Afsheen Latif about making websites fully accessible.Where should I start?RM: Make sure your website is just as easy to ...

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

Modern Apprenticeships Vocational training geared to the achievement of Scottish Vocational Qualifications to at least Level III - supervisory level, in a wide range of sectors from Business Administration to Wholesaling and Distribution.

Broadband phone Using broadband for voice calls

VoIP Learn about routing voice calls over the internet and the savings that are possible.

Broadband phone Using broadband for voice calls

VoIP Learn about routing voice calls over the internet and the savings that are possible.

Community investment Improving the quality of life for all

Community Toolkit Informational Swiss Army knife

Community training Skills training for community groups

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.

Forward planning Get your organisation into shape

Partnership for Rural Inverness and Nairn Working together on sustainable development

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

Business mentoring "The most common reason to use a mentor is to gain an external perspective on how your business is being run," explains Business Link Devon and Cornwall adviser Jonathan Sharp. "If you ...

volunteers highlighting the importance of volunteers, how they can support community projects and how to recruit and maintain strong relations with them

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